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Volunteer Strategy & Development Lead

Windmill Community Gardens Margate
Margate, Kent

Posted: 26 May 2026

Deadline: 14 Jun 2026

Compensation: £15 per hour

Paid Part-time Fixed term / contract

Job description

We're looking for a passionate 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 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 references and a 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. 

Job Description & Person Specification

Application information

To apply, please send us

• your CV 

• and a covering letter explaining why you are applying for the role and how your experience meets the Volunteer Strategy & Development Lead Job Description and Person Specification to: vacancies@windmillcommunitygardensmargate.com

(covering letter no longer than 1 page of A4)

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