Volunteer Engagement Manager

Volunteer Engagement Manager Bristol | Full-Time, Permanent | £32,000 – £35,000 per annum

We are partnering with a well-established, values-led hospice charity to appoint a Volunteer Engagement Manager to lead a community-based service supporting people in their own homes.

This is a high-impact, people-facing role, focused on reducing isolation, strengthening independence, and providing practical and emotional support to patients through a network of trained volunteers.

You will take ownership of a growing community project, ensuring it delivers meaningful outcomes for patients, carers and volunteers while operating to high standards of safeguarding, governance and compassion.

Service & Project Leadership

• Lead and develop a safe, effective and sustainable community support service
• Track progress, outcomes and KPIs, using insight to continuously improve delivery
• Ensure the service is aligned to strong organisational values and best practice

Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement

• Recruit, train and support a diverse network of community volunteers
• Build a motivated, well-supported volunteer community
• Provide clear guidance, supervision and ongoing development

Patient & Carer Support

• Assess individual needs and match patients with appropriate volunteer support
• Communicate sensitively with patients, families and carers
• Ensure dignity, respect and independence remain central to all activity

Partnership & Community Engagement

• Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals, referral partners and local organisations
• Act as an ambassador for the service, raising awareness and strengthening referral pathways

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Ensure robust safeguarding, risk management and data protection practices
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal policies

This role will suit someone with experience in community, hospice, health, social care or voluntary sector services
, who combines compassion with structure and leadership.

You are likely to bring:

• Experience delivering or overseeing community-based projects or services
• Experience coordinating or managing volunteers
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Confidence leading, coaching and supporting others
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and risk management
• A values-led approach and genuine motivation to make a difference

Due to the nature of the role and organisation, the successful candidate will need to be able to travel on a regular basis across Bristol and the surrounding areas.

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