Paddle UK
Volunteering Manager
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Volunteering Manager
Volunteer Manager Paddle UK – Nottingham: National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont
Location
Nottingham – National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont
Hours & Compensation
- Full-time: 37 hours per week
- Salary: £37,000 – £39,000 per annum
- Closing date: 26th June 2026
About the Role
Paddle UK is seeking an **innovative and collaborative Volunteer Manager to lead the development and implementation of its volunteer support strategy. Reporting into the Paddle UK Paddlesport department, this high-impact role will drive the creation and delivery of a volunteer action plan designed to encourage, support, and retain volunteers across all levels—from grassroots clubs to competitive paddling and international events.
Key Focus Areas in the First 12 Months
- Leading recruitment and implementation of 300 volunteers for the 2027 ICF Slalom World Cup
- Championing a culture of inclusion and diversity within the paddling community
- Aligning with national sporting priorities, collaborating with partners like Sport England, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), and Active Partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Delivery
- Develop and deliver a volunteer action plan in collaboration with Paddle UK’s departments and external partners.
- Embed volunteer support strategies that enhance recruitment, retention, and engagement.
Inclusion & Diversity
- Design initiatives to break down barriers and ensure people from all backgrounds feel welcome in volunteering.
- Champion cultural change through volunteer-tailored programmes that promote inclusivity.
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Reward & Recognition
- Coordinate programmes to celebrate and recognise volunteer contributions at local, regional, national, and international levels.
- Foster a culture of appreciation within the paddling community.
Resource & Training Development
- Create high-quality guidance resources, funding streams, and training opportunities to improve volunteer effectiveness.
- Promote continuous learning and skill development.
Insight & Tracking
- Develop robust systems for data collection and analysis to monitor volunteer trends.
- Evaluate progress against strategic goals and ensure measurable impact.
Sector Collaboration
- Chair relevant volunteer forums to gather feedback and best practices.
- Build and maintain relationships with key sporting organisations and grant-funding bodies.
Why Join Paddle UK?
This role is ideal for a relationship-builder and strategist who wants to shape volunteering in paddlesports and beyond. You’ll join a team committed to:
- Meaningful Change: Encouraging creative, innovative solutions.
- Collaborative Success: Direct influence as part of a shared network working toward common goals.
- Strategic Impact: Translating high-level priorities into clear objectives that drive volunteer engagement.
About You
Key Traits & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Collaborative Leadership: A proven ability to bridge gaps between teams and departments to build cohesive working groups.
- Skilled Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills—with experience engaging diverse audiences, resolving conflicts diplomatically, and motivating teams.
- Strategic Insight: Ability to align organisational objectives with actionable plans while understanding interdependencies across departments.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong decision-making backed by evidence-based analysis, with an eye for data-driven evaluation.
- Qualifications & Mindset: Ideally, a degree or equivalent qualification in sport, volunteer management, or relevant fields. Passionate about sporting volunteering and project management, with a can-do attitude.
- Subject Knowledge: Understanding of paddlesport or broader grassroots/recreational sport environments. Experience in sporting delivery highly valued.
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Paddle UK Overview
Paddle UK is the governing body for paddlesports, welcoming participants of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. The organisation delivers cultural and social value through: ✔ Outstanding training, coaching, and competitions ✔ Development of sporting infrastructure and community programmes ✔ A team culture that values and rewards employee contributions with benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Casual dress code (jeans are acceptable)
- Free onsite parking and bike storage
- Company pension scheme
- Employee benefits platform (including Bike to Work scheme, health and wellbeing discounts)
For more details on our culture, recruitment process, and benefits, visit our Careers Centre.
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