Community, Participation & Volunteering Co-ordinator
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £13.74 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Mottisfont Abbey, Mottisfont, Nr Romsey, SO51 0LP |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | National Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | IRC170074 |
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**Important notice**
In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from National Trust employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
We’re looking for a Community, Participation & Volunteering Co-ordinator to help us build meaningful relationships, create inclusive opportunities, and inspire civic action across our portfolio. This is a chance to make a real difference, bringing people together to restore nature, celebrate heritage, and create lasting change.
What it's like to work here
Mottisfont is a romantic house and gallery set in beautiful riverside gardens. Ancient trees, bubbling brooks and rolling lawns frame this lovely old house. Crafted from a medieval priory, it is full of surprises, with art that intrigues and delights. Visitors come back throughout the year to see different exhibitions in the gallery and the latest installations by our artists in residence.
What you'll be doing
You’ll lead on community engagement and volunteering, helping the National Trust embed itself at the heart of the community. You’ll build partnerships, create inclusive volunteering experiences, and support community-led activities and events that help us restore nature and heritage.
You’ll coach colleagues, embed best practice, and ensure systems and data are well managed. You’ll work to remove barriers to access, making sure underrepresented voices are heard and involved.
Using insight and relationships, you’ll help shape strategic decisions and test new approaches to participation—connecting people with places and creating lasting public benefit.
You'll also support the operation with Duty Management responsibilities on a rota basis. Remembering our busiest periods are holidays and weekends.
Who we're looking for
Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:
understanding of good community engagement and participatory practice
understanding of good practice in engaging and managing volunteers
delivers team priorities with excellent organisational and planning skills
the ability to coach and support others, and to work collaboratively across teams
excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
IT knowledge with the ability to pick up new bespoke software packages.
Additional criteria for all other applicants:
a strong understanding of community engagement, participatory practice, and volunteer innovation.
experience in increasing community participation and developing inclusive opportunities.
excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
the ability to coach and support others, and to work collaboratively across teams.
confidence in using data and insight to guide decisions.
knowledge of relevant legislation including safeguarding, GDPR, and equality.
a proactive, empathetic, and inclusive approach.
IT knowledge with the ability to pick up new bespoke software packages.
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places
In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from National Trust employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.
We’re looking for a Community, Participation & Volunteering Co-ordinator to help us build meaningful relationships, create inclusive opportunities, and inspire civic action across our portfolio. This is a chance to make a real difference, bringing people together to restore nature, celebrate heritage, and create lasting change.
What it's like to work here
Mottisfont is a romantic house and gallery set in beautiful riverside gardens. Ancient trees, bubbling brooks and rolling lawns frame this lovely old house. Crafted from a medieval priory, it is full of surprises, with art that intrigues and delights. Visitors come back throughout the year to see different exhibitions in the gallery and the latest installations by our artists in residence.
What you'll be doing
You’ll lead on community engagement and volunteering, helping the National Trust embed itself at the heart of the community. You’ll build partnerships, create inclusive volunteering experiences, and support community-led activities and events that help us restore nature and heritage.
You’ll coach colleagues, embed best practice, and ensure systems and data are well managed. You’ll work to remove barriers to access, making sure underrepresented voices are heard and involved.
Using insight and relationships, you’ll help shape strategic decisions and test new approaches to participation—connecting people with places and creating lasting public benefit.
You'll also support the operation with Duty Management responsibilities on a rota basis. Remembering our busiest periods are holidays and weekends.
Who we're looking for
Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:
understanding of good community engagement and participatory practice
understanding of good practice in engaging and managing volunteers
delivers team priorities with excellent organisational and planning skills
the ability to coach and support others, and to work collaboratively across teams
excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
IT knowledge with the ability to pick up new bespoke software packages.
Additional criteria for all other applicants:
a strong understanding of community engagement, participatory practice, and volunteer innovation.
experience in increasing community participation and developing inclusive opportunities.
excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
the ability to coach and support others, and to work collaboratively across teams.
confidence in using data and insight to guide decisions.
knowledge of relevant legislation including safeguarding, GDPR, and equality.
a proactive, empathetic, and inclusive approach.
IT knowledge with the ability to pick up new bespoke software packages.
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places