Volunteering Coordinator (Maternity Cover) - Home based + some travel

Scout Adventures

Contract type
Part time / Seasonal or Fixed Term
Closing date
06 Apr 2026 11:55 PM
Salary
£ 20,200 Per annum

Location: Home Based with Occasional Centre Travel
Salary: £20,200 per annum, Pro-rata of £28,280
Closes: 6/4/26

 

Volunteering Coordinator -Maternity Cover at Scout Adventures  

Join us as a Volunteering Coordinator -Maternity Cover

Scouts is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, in particular, Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities.

 

Will you be our next Volunteering Coordinator -Maternity Cover?

Responsible to: Deputy Head of Scout Adventures (Safety and Support)

Department: Scout Adventures  

Base location: Home Based with Occasional Centre Travel

Term: Fixed Term Contract - 13 Months

Salary: £20,200 per annum, Pro-rata of £28,280, Band D, Level 3

Hours: 25hrs per week (part-time)

Line management responsibility: N/A

 

A bit about the role

This role plays a central part in delivering and growing a dynamic volunteering programme within a collaborative and supportive team passionate about outdoor learning and youth development. Working closely with colleagues across multiple centres and engaging with volunteers from around the world, the position focuses on coordinating volunteer recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing support.

The role ensures volunteers have a positive and rewarding experience while contributing to a wide range of activities, events, and centre projects. It also supports the development of stronger volunteer pathways, including training, alumni, and ambassador initiatives, helping to build a connected and engaged volunteer community.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the expansion of a national volunteering programme, gain experience across multiple locations, and develop skills in volunteer management, programme development, and stakeholder coordination, while making a meaningful impact on the experiences of young people.

Sound good? Read the application pack and then apply

Before making an application please ensure that you've read the Recruitment and selection policy. In order for us to monitor the application of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, we'd be grateful if you'd also complete the Recruitment Monitoring questions on the Application Form.

Not sure where to start? Check out our guidance for applicants.

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Monday 6th April 2026

Interviews will be held on w/c 13 April 2026

If you'd like to discuss any of our roles in more detail, email [email protected]

Salary:
£20,200 per annum, Pro-rata of £28,280, Band D, Level 3

Location:
Home Based with Occasional Centre Travel

Term:
Fixed Term Contract - 13 Months

Hours:
25hrs per week

Holidays:
28 days per year plus bank holidays - Pro-rata

Closing date:
Mon, 6 April 2026 at 23:59
 

https://www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/jobs/working-at-the-scouts/volunteering-coordinator-maternity-cover/