Volunteer Coordinator – Kempton Steam Museum

Aim Museums; England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent heritage organization in the UK is seeking a part-time Volunteer Coordinator to manage and train volunteers at the Kempton Steam Museum. This role involves recruiting volunteers, developing documentation, and ensuring their contributions are valued. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills. The role offers a unique opportunity to support heritage engagement and community involvement. Interested applicants should submit their CV and a cover letter by 21 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in volunteer management or coordination is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and train volunteers to support museum operations.
• Develop and maintain volunteer documentation.
• Ensure volunteer contributions are recognized and integrated into activities.

Skills

Recruiting volunteers

Training volunteers

Coordination skills

Documentation development

Job description

Volunteer Coordinator – Kempton Steam Museum

Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Salary: £11,200 per annum, equivalent to £28,000 pro rata

Hours: 2 days per week, 16 hours

Terms: Fixed-term, 2 years

Location: Kempton Steam Museum, Middlesex TW13 6XH

Kempton Steam Museum, operated by Kempton Great Engines Trust, is home to the world’s largest operational triple-expansion steam engine, which supplied water to much of London until 1980. Our project, Kempton: Clean Water for Life – reaching a wider audience, is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we aim to transform Kempton Steam Museum’s engagement with visitors and the local community, while enhancing support for volunteers and care of collections.

The part-time Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting, training, and coordinating the volunteers who support the museum’s operations, engineering activities and visitor experience. They will develop documentation including a volunteer agreement, handbook and role profiles and ensure that volunteers are effectively integrated into the museum’s activities and that their contributions are recognised and valued. A full role profile is available.

As part of this project we are also recruiting a Museum Operations & Project Manager (two days per week) and a Curatorial Assistant (one day per week). The Volunteer Coordinator will report to the Museum Operations & Project Manager.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a passionate volunteer-led organisation and help shape the future of a remarkable industrial heritage site.

Please send your CV and a covering statement (max. 500 words) outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to Valerie Mills at [emailprotected] by 12 noon on 21 January 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 23 January with interviews in person at Kempton Steam Museum on 29 January 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Valerie Mills at the email above.