About the role
As the Volunteering Development Manager you will lead the coordination of volunteering across the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Estate. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how volunteers, community groups, and colleagues work together to deliver safe, high‑quality, and meaningful activities that support our mission.
In this role, you will strengthen the systems, processes, and guidance that help volunteering flourish. You will develop clear and consistent standards—such as signage, volunteer materials, and data management—and play a key role in championing programmes like Love Your Network and Skilled Employee Volunteering.
You will work collaboratively with teams across the organisation to embed best practice in health and safety, safeguarding, and volunteer engagement. Your work will help build a confident, well‑supported volunteer community that plays a vital role in caring for and improving the National Cycle Network.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Integrate volunteering into the core operations of the Estates teams, ensuring it becomes a natural and supported part of day‑to‑day work
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Work with Estate Maintenance Teams and Managers to plan, launch, and deliver a range of volunteering projects that support the care and improvement of the Estate.
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Develop and champion the Skilled Employee Volunteering programme, creating opportunities for employees to contribute their expertise in meaningful ways.
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Lead the creation and delivery of a clear and consistent volunteering signage plan to support safe, accessible, and well‑coordinated volunteer activity.
About you
We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.
· Proven experience in delivering practical and hands‑on volunteer engagement.
· Good understanding of volunteer engagement and community involvement, with experience applying these in real situations.
· Confidence in using volunteer engagement systems to improve volunteer experiences, simplify processes, and support effective coordination of activities.
· Strong skills in Microsoft Office, data handling, and remote‑meeting platforms, with the ability to learn and adapt to new digital tools and systems.
Additional Information
- Application deadline: 23:59, 01 March 2026
· Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of 16 March 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form.
· We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
· Adjustments are available throughout the application process.
Why work for us?
At Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things. You'll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative problem solvers all working together to change things for the better.
We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve. We welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
What we offer
Wellbeing
- 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working.
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff).
- Staff volunteer days.
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service.
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes.
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans.
- Discount benefits.
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
- Death in service benefit – 3 times annual salary.
Family-friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Flexible Working practices (full-time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday).
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