Job Details:
Volunteer Development Officer

Job Description

The role is borough-wide and involves leading our work on the Bury Volunteer Strategy and actively championing all aspects of volunteering in the borough. The role includes supporting local people in finding relevant, safe and supportive volunteering opportunities; supporting organisations with their volunteer development and capacity building through good practice support; networking and training; and identifying new activities and opportunities to support volunteering in the borough. 

Areas of interest for development within the next 12-18 months include employer-supported volunteering, youth leadership, increasing the diversity of volunteering within Bury and the role volunteers can play in public sector organisations, including health and social care, alongside the refresh of the Bury Volunteer Strategy in 2026.

This post is part of our capacity-building team, which delivers the key work of Bury VCFA. The team aims to build the capacity, capability, and sustainability of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) in Bury. Ultimately, ensuring a vibrant VCSE sector in Bury and improving the quality of life for local people. 

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working policy
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (additional holidays for continuous service)
• 5% pension contribution
• Access to the Hospital Saturday Fund Plan

Full details can be found in the application pack