Volunteer Strategy & Development Lead - Windmill Community Gardens, Margate

Closing date: Sunday 14 June

Salary: £15.00 / hour

Reporting to: Programme Manager

Hours: 8 hours / 1 day a week

Contract: Fixed term contract from July 2026 for 6 months

We are looking for a passionate Volunteer Strategy & Development Lead to help create and shape the future of volunteering within our organisation. This is a fixed term contract for 6 months with the aim of developing and implementing a new Volunteer Strategy alongside the Programme Manager. During this time, we hope to establish a proven need for a Volunteer Coordinator and apply for additional funding, allowing us to recruit a permanent role beyond December 2026, though this cannot be guaranteed.

Volunteers are a vital part of the Windmill Community Gardens and we are lucky to have many dedicated and compassionate volunteers already. We are now looking to grow our volunteer team to 60+ people, as well as providing more structure and support to our current volunteers through reviewing our recruitment, engagement and retention processes.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for anyone within volunteer management experience looking for additional work and wanting to support a local community organisation. You'll take a strategic view on our current processes, identify opportunities to improve, and have the space and autonomy to develop and implement changes to our strategy.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Understands and is passionate about the power of volunteering and the vital role it plays in delivering impact
• Has experience in reviewing and improving processes with strategic vision
• Works collaboratively to create sustainable improvements and influence positive change

Successful recruitment for this role is subject to a reference and DBS check.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment and believe that different perspectives and experiences strengthen our work and community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.

To apply please send your up-to-date CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to vacancies@windmillcommunitygardensmargate.com

Area: England