Volunteering Manager
Employer: Fire Fighter Charity
Location: Home-based with regular travel to Fire Fighter Charity’s centres and other locations as required
Working hours: Full-Time
Salary: £45,000 To £50,000 Per Year
Closing date: 28 March 2026 12:00 pm
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Are you passionate about the power of volunteering to transform lives, build communities and drive meaningful change? Do you thrive in strategic, relationship‑centred roles where you can shape culture, inspire others and make a lasting impact?
If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join The Fire Fighters Charity as our new Volunteering Manager - a pivotal role leading the national direction of volunteering across our organisation.
About the Role
As our Volunteering Manager, you will be the driving force behind a volunteering strategy that supports our mission to champion the health and wellbeing of the fire services community.
You’ll lead the design and delivery of a high‑quality, inclusive volunteer experience that attracts, engages and supports volunteers across the UK. From shaping new volunteering models to strengthening partnerships, improving systems and celebrating volunteer contribution, your work will be at the heart of building a thriving, empowered volunteer community.
This is a role for someone who loves innovation, values collaboration and is excited by the opportunity to influence culture at an organisational level.
What You’ll Lead On
Developing and delivering our organisation‑wide volunteering strategy
Designing an exceptional, end‑to‑end volunteer journey
Growing and diversifying our volunteer community
Embedding volunteering into service delivery and strategic planning
Using data, insight and feedback to continually improve impact
Supporting staff to work confidently and effectively with volunteers
Leading engagement, recognition and volunteer development initiatives
Acting as an ambassador for volunteering internally and externally
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone with:
Strong experience in volunteer management and volunteer strategy implementation within the charity or wellbeing sectors
A track record of designing and improving volunteer programmes
The ability to build positive, values‑led relationships with volunteers and staff
Confident leadership, communication and influencing skills
A strategic mindset backed by practical delivery
A commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and continuous improvement
Solid understanding of safeguarding, data protection and good governance
Why Join Us?
At The Fire Fighters Charity, you’ll be part of a warm, purpose‑driven organisation that places people at the centre of everything we do. Your work will directly support the wellbeing of thousands across the fire services community, and help build a volunteer force that is valued, empowered and inspired.
You’ll enjoy:
A collaborative and passionate team
The freedom to innovate and shape an organisation‑wide programme
Opportunities for growth, learning and professional development
A meaningful role where you can see your impact every day
The Selection Process
Our selection process will consist of two stages:
Stage 1 – Virtual Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a first‑stage interview via Microsoft Teams on 2 April 2026.Stage 2 – In‑Person Interview
Candidates successful at Stage 1 will be invited to a face‑to‑face interview in London on 10 April 2026.How to Apply
If you're ready to lead a national volunteering programme with purpose, passion and vision, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us build a stronger, more connected volunteer community for the fire services of today and tomorrow.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback for applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful on this occasion.
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