Community of Practice Lead - Property

Sja's West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known charity organization based in Greater London is seeking a Community of Practice Lead. This volunteer senior leader will be instrumental in shaping how specialist volunteers contribute to the organization's mission. Responsibilities include establishing standards of excellence, empowering community engagement, and promoting a culture of equity and diversity. The ideal candidate should enjoy working with volunteers and driving positive change. Meetings may occur in the evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leadership roles, particularly in community engagement.
• Ability to foster a value-based leadership culture.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Shape the contribution of volunteers to the mission.
• Establish and maintain standards of excellence.
• Empower others and drive positive change within communities.

Skills

Passion for sharing best practices

Leadership

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Job description

Volunteering with St John Ambulance strengthens communities. From youth support and education to wellbeing, events, and fundraising; your time makes a real impact.

St John has embarked on a journey to achieve the goal of ensuring that every community and young person across the country is first aid confident. We are looking for a leader with a passion for sharing best practices and expertise and helping communities to inspire and support volunteers on this journey across our Community of Practice – Property.
As a Community of Practice Lead, you will play a vital role in shaping how specialist volunteers contribute to St John Ambulance's mission, helping to establish and maintain standards of excellence. If you enjoy empowering others and driving positive change, this could be the perfect role for you. We need someone who is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the fostering of a value-based leadership culture. If this sounds like you, perhaps the role of Community of Practice Lead role, at St John Ambulance, could be perfect for you.

As a volunteer senior leader, attendance at various meetings is expected. Most of these will occur in the evening, some at weekends but there is potential for some day time meetings that your attendance may be required at which involves working with our salaried colleagues.

The closing date for this vacancy is 4th April 2026.
If you would like to know more about this vacancy, then please contact the Hiring Manager: [e-mail]