Community, Participation & Volunteering Co-ordinator
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.74 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Isle of Wight- RO, Longstone Farm House, Newport (IoW), PO30 4EA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | National Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | IRC170692 |
Summary
We’re looking for a passionate individual to take on a part-time role supporting our Isle of Wight property group. This unique opportunity spans an incredible range of places, including a National Nature Reserve, 6,000 acres of countryside, and 17 miles of stunning coastline—much of it within the Isle of Wight UNESCO Biosphere and designated National Landscape. You’ll also be working with three historic pay-to-enter properties and a 17 cottage holidays operation.
This is a newly created pivotal role that will help deliver our ambitious 10-year strategy and shape the future of our work. You’ll join a creative, dedicated team committed to making a real difference and achieving bold goals.
The position is 22.5 hours per week, with flexibility and the option for hybrid working to ensure the right balance for you and the Trust.
What it's like to work here
We’re proud to have 230 dedicated volunteers who play a vital role in every aspect of our work—they are essential to our success. Our goal is to ensure that every volunteer enjoys a rewarding experience and that our opportunities are welcoming and appealing to all. With strong local communities right on our doorstep, we’re committed to building even closer connections and working together to make a positive impact.
What you'll be doing
You’ll support the leadership of our community engagement and volunteering work, putting people at the centre of our plans. You’ll build strong partnerships, create inclusive volunteering opportunities, support and value our many volunteers, and encourage community‑led activities that help restore nature and heritage.
You’ll support colleagues, champion best practice, and ensure our systems and data are well managed. You’ll work to remove barriers to participation, ensuring underrepresented voices are heard and actively involved.
Drawing on insight and relationships, you’ll help shape strategic decisions and trial new approaches to participation—connecting people with places and creating lasting public benefit.
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 organisational and planning skills
experience of improving and innovating processes, systems and creating new opportunities for volunteer and community engagement
the ability to coach and support others, and to work collaboratively across teams.
communication and relationship-building skills.
Additional criteria for all other applicants. You’ll bring:
experience in increasing community participation and developing inclusive opportunities.
confidence in using data and insight to guide decisions.
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
This is a newly created pivotal role that will help deliver our ambitious 10-year strategy and shape the future of our work. You’ll join a creative, dedicated team committed to making a real difference and achieving bold goals.
The position is 22.5 hours per week, with flexibility and the option for hybrid working to ensure the right balance for you and the Trust.
What it's like to work here
We’re proud to have 230 dedicated volunteers who play a vital role in every aspect of our work—they are essential to our success. Our goal is to ensure that every volunteer enjoys a rewarding experience and that our opportunities are welcoming and appealing to all. With strong local communities right on our doorstep, we’re committed to building even closer connections and working together to make a positive impact.
What you'll be doing
You’ll support the leadership of our community engagement and volunteering work, putting people at the centre of our plans. You’ll build strong partnerships, create inclusive volunteering opportunities, support and value our many volunteers, and encourage community‑led activities that help restore nature and heritage.
You’ll support colleagues, champion best practice, and ensure our systems and data are well managed. You’ll work to remove barriers to participation, ensuring underrepresented voices are heard and actively involved.
Drawing on insight and relationships, you’ll help shape strategic decisions and trial new approaches to participation—connecting people with places and creating lasting public benefit.
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 organisational and planning skills
experience of improving and innovating processes, systems and creating new opportunities for volunteer and community engagement
the ability to coach and support others, and to work collaboratively across teams.
communication and relationship-building skills.
Additional criteria for all other applicants. You’ll bring:
experience in increasing community participation and developing inclusive opportunities.
confidence in using data and insight to guide decisions.
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