Volunteer Engagement Advisor

Volunteer Engagement Advisor. Salary: £ 28,000 per annum. Location: Remote (Home based with occasional travel & overnight stays throughout the UK). Contract: Permanent , 35 hours per week. Benefits: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays pro rata, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave. Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities. Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages. Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover. Staff discount s and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts. Why Action for Children? At Action for Children, we believe every child and young person deserves a safe and happy childhood. Our volunteers play a vital role in helping us achieve that vision, giving their time, skills and passion to support children, families and communities across the UK. W e 're looking for a passionate and organised Volunteer Engagement Advisor to support our Volunteer Engagement work. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, supporting colleagues and championing the value of volunteering. You'll help to create brighter futures by: Provide expert advice and guidance on volunteer policies, procedures and best practice. Support colleagues in using Oracle and other systems for volunteer recruitment and management. Maintain accurate volunteer data and help produce reports, insights and case studies. Develop clear guidance, resources and standard operating procedures to support self-service. Build strong relationships with volunteer coordinators and colleagues across the organisation. Help deliver learning and development opportunities, including supporting volunteer networks. Contribute to the continuous improvement of volunteer experiences and processes. Support the organisation's commitment to Investing in Volunteers accreditation. Let's talk about you We're looking for someone who is passionate about volunteering and understands the difference volunteers make. You will bring: Experience supporting volunteers and colleagues in a charity, voluntary or not-for-profit environment. Established customer service skills and organisational skills. Experience of working with data management systems . Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Confidence working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels. Experience delivering learning, guidance or training to others. A commitment to inclusion, diversity and creating positive volunteer experiences. A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to adapt in a changing environment. P lease see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements. Contact: email us at [email protected] quoting reference 135 91. Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Diversity, equality, and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black & Global Majority and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on Linkedin , Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd September 2026. Interviews will be held via MS Te ams week commencing 14 th September 2026 . JOB DESCRIPTION See below for further information about working with us: Action for Children Employee Benefits