Volunteer Coordinator

Do you have a passion for people, nature, and community? Are you skilled at bringing volunteers together to make a difference?

Join us at Field Studies Council Slapton as our new Volunteer Coordinator and help shape the future of volunteering on this nationally important site.

• Permanent part time contract – average 20 hours per week
• Starting salary is £14,586 per annum (£27,350 per annum FTE)
• Excellent benefits – including life assurance and a health cash plan, see the full list below.
• Your new place of work is in a beautiful location, be surrounded by nature on your breaks.

Love where you work!

Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.

We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.

What you’ll be doing

As our Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting and developing our volunteer community. Working closely with our National Nature Reserve Ranger and wider team, you will:

• Promote opportunities such as volunteering, courses and events
• Develop and organise marketing including social media, newsletters and posters
• Support with the organisation and delivery of community engagement initiatives
• Organise volunteer training and induction, ensuring everyone feels welcome, valued, and confident in their role.
• Coordinate volunteer input into conservation work, maintenance, events, and wider centre activities.
• Ensure health, safety and safeguarding requirements are always met.
• This role also involves on call duty cover as part of the senior team on site.

Please refer to the vacancy pack for full details on the responsibilities of this role.

Where you’ll be based

Field Studies Council Slapton is set within the breathtaking landscape of South Devon. The centre sits on the Start Bay coast and is surrounded by the 210-hectare Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve — home to the largest natural freshwater lake in south-west England.

Slapton Ley is a truly unique place: a 4km stretch of shingle beach, reedbeds, marshes and woodland habitats, all designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and declared a National Nature Reserve in 1993. The reserve is jointly managed by the Field Studies Council, Wild Planet Trust, Natural England and South Hams District Council.

It’s an inspiring place to work, where learning, conservation and community come together in a stunning setting.

Who we’re looking for

• Experienced in successfully coordinating or managing volunteers, with a proven track record of supporting and developing volunteer teams.
• Previous experience of volunteering, with an understanding of what makes a rewarding volunteer experience.
• A great communicator, able to inspire and motivate people from all walks of life.
• Highly organised, with strong administrative and IT skills.
• Flexible and positive, able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Someone who shares our passion for nature, learning and community involvement.

Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary, pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
• Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
• Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!
• Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Kieran Shaw-Flach (National Nature Reserves (NNR) Ranger) on 07815765502 or 01458 580466.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 10 October 2025.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Slapton in the week commencing 20 October 2025.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.