Volunteering Development Manager

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  • Birmingham
  • £40,000-45,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust is looking for a Volunteering Development Manager - Hospice to play a key role in supporting the development of volunteering initiatives and projects across the three Acorns Hospices in Walsall, Worcester and Birmingham.Main duties of the jobAcorns Childrens Hospice Trust is looking for a Volunteering Development Manager - Hospice to play a key role in supporting the development of volunteering initiatives and projects across the three Acorns Hospices in Walsall, Worcester and Birmingham.About usAcorns is recognised as a great place to work because of our people. Our priority is that our people feel valued, whatever their background and experience, and wherever they work.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£40,000 to £45,000 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number287103Job locationsAcorns in Birmingham Hospice103 Oak Tree LaneBirminghamWest MidlandsB29 6HZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAcorns Childrens Hospice Trust is looking for a Volunteering Development Manager - Hospice to play a key role in supporting the development of volunteering initiatives and projects across the three Acorns Hospices in Walsall, Worcester and Birmingham.About the RoleAcorns Children's Hospice is a charity providing specialist palliative care and support for children and their families. Each year, we support over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved. Volunteers are at the heart of our work, and this role is key to ensuring they are integrated into our services and supported in their roles.As Volunteering Development Manager - Hospice, you will:
  • Maximise the profile of volunteering both internally and externally
  • Support the care, facilities and admin teams to identify opportunities to engage volunteers in their work and develop volunteering opportunities
  • Line manage the Hospice Volunteer Coordinators
  • Develop and implement local volunteer recruitment, induction, retention and engagement plans and support the Volunteer Coordinators to deliver these plans
  • Lead on the development and implementation of a hospice volunteer programme aligning itself with the volunteering, care, facilities and organisational strategies
  • Engage with volunteering organisations nationwide (including other hospices) and locally to capitalise on new initiatives and to share best practice
About You
  • Experience of managing teams
  • Experience of working in the volunteer sector
  • Experience of successfully leading, supporting and implementing multiple projects within volunteering and income generation environments
What We Offer
  • £40,000 to £45,000 per annum
  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Based in your nearest Acorns Hospice (Walsall, Worcester or Birmingham)
  • Employee discounts from leading retailers
  • Employee gym discount scheme
  • Bike-to-Work scheme
  • Generous contribution to group personal pension plan or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
  • NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 19 SeptemberYou need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. In addition, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Childrens Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.ukFind out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns? Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAcorns Childrens Hospice Trust is looking for a Volunteering Development Manager - Hospice to play a key role in supporting the development of volunteering initiatives and projects across the three Acorns Hospices in Walsall, Worcester and Birmingham.About the RoleAcorns Children's Hospice is a charity providing specialist palliative care and support for children and their families. Each year, we support over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved. Volunteers are at the heart of our work, and this role is key to ensuring they are integrated into our services and supported in their roles.As Volunteering Development Manager - Hospice, you will:
  • Maximise the profile of volunteering both internally and externally
  • Support the care, facilities and admin teams to identify opportunities to engage volunteers in their work and develop volunteering opportunities
  • Line manage the Hospice Volunteer Coordinators
  • Develop and implement local volunteer recruitment, induction, retention and engagement plans and support the Volunteer Coordinators to deliver these plans
  • Lead on the development and implementation of a hospice volunteer programme aligning itself with the volunteering, care, facilities and organisational strategies
  • Engage with volunteering organisations nationwide (including other hospices) and locally to capitalise on new initiatives and to share best practice
About You
  • Experience of managing teams
  • Experience of working in the volunteer sector
  • Experience of successfully leading, supporting and implementing multiple projects within volunteering and income generation environments
What We Offer
  • £40,000 to £45,000 per annum
  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Based in your nearest Acorns Hospice (Walsall, Worcester or Birmingham)
  • Employee discounts from leading retailers
  • Employee gym discount scheme
  • Bike-to-Work scheme
  • Generous contribution to group personal pension plan or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
  • NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 19 SeptemberYou need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. In addition, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Childrens Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.ukFind out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Good standard of education
Desirable
  • .
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of managing teams, Experience of working in the volunteer sector, Experience of leading, supporting and implementing projects within volunteering
Desirable
  • Experience of working with volunteers, Experience of working in the charity sector, particularly in a health and social care environment
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Good standard of education
Desirable
  • .
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of managing teams, Experience of working in the volunteer sector, Experience of leading, supporting and implementing projects within volunteering
Desirable
  • Experience of working with volunteers, Experience of working in the charity sector, particularly in a health and social care environment

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