[Hiring] Divisional Volunteering Specialist @Cancer Research UK

Role Description

We're looking for a collaborative and influential volunteering specialist to play a key role in shaping and delivering volunteering activity across our Trading teams. This is an exciting opportunity to drive continuous improvement, champion best practice and contribute to our mission through ambitious, people-focused and evidence-led volunteering support.

• Build strong relationships across Trading and wider organisational teams to support the effective delivery of volunteering priorities.
• Scope, develop and lead strategic projects, making recommendations that support organisational objectives and improve volunteer experiences.
• Design and deliver programmes that enhance volunteering and volunteer management capability across Trading teams.
• Analyse performance data and insight to identify trends, drive improvements and support business efficiency.
• Provide expert volunteering advice, including support with complex volunteer situations, complaints, compliance and safeguarding matters.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and deliver engagement and communication plans that support strategic change and organisational priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience of building effective relationships and influencing a range of stakeholders in complex environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.
• Experience of coaching, developing and supporting colleagues to build capability and confidence.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with experience delivering multiple priorities and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to analyse information, identify trends and translate insight into practical recommendations and actions.
• Knowledge of and passion for volunteering and the charity sector, alongside a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Requirements

• Act with ambition, courage and determination.
• Act with rigour and professionalism.
• Act to have a positive impact on people.
• Act inclusively and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Wide range of career and personal development opportunities.
• High-quality tools to support your work.
• Policies and processes that enable work-life balance and personal wellbeing goals.