Volunteer Programme Administrator

HCT; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Winchester is seeking a Volunteer Programme Administrator to provide administrative support to the Volunteer Programme Coordinator. The candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include supporting volunteer recruitment and helping to implement best practices for volunteering. The position offers flexible working proposals and numerous employee benefits. Apply soon as interviews will be conducted before the closing date.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

5% Employer pension contributions

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free access to venues for friends and family

Qualifications

• Experience supporting volunteers through the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Ability to adapt to change in a dynamic environment.
• Motivated to deliver a high-quality volunteering programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Volunteer Programme Coordinator.
• Help develop a leading volunteering programme.
• Ensure positive experiences for volunteers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Understanding of GDPR compliance

Job description

Job Title: Volunteer Programme Administrator

Level: 4A

Salary: £19,188.00 pro rata per annum (£23,665.20 FTE)

Location: Chilcomb House, Winchester

Hours: 30 hours per week

Type of Contract: 9‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract

Job Description

Are you a highly organised administrator with excellent attention to detail and a passion for supporting volunteers? We are looking for a Volunteer Programme Administrator to support our Volunteer Programme Coordinator and help us achieve our vision to change lives through culture.

As a dynamic, community‑focused charity we believe in the power of volunteers to transform communities. The role supports the development of a leading volunteering programme through engagement, development, and unique volunteering opportunities. It also helps create pathways into volunteering and employment‑ready skills in partnership with local social impact programmes.

We welcome flexible working proposals such as hybrid working and flexible hours.

A bit about you

You’ll provide administrative support to our Volunteer Programme Coordinator, enabling us to deliver a high quality volunteering programme that engages, motivates and diversifies our volunteer pool. You’ll be highly motivated, have excellent communication skills and be comfortable adapting to change. You will also bring previous experience of supporting volunteers through the end‑to‑end recruitment process, ensuring a positive experience. You will have an eye for detail, understand GDPR compliance, and help implement best practice for volunteering across HCT.

Who we are

At Hampshire Cultural Trust we have a vision to create inspirational culture experiences that enrich and transform lives. We manage and support 20+ attractions and deliver county‑wide outreach programmes that bring great culture to local communities. We also deliver a diverse range of wider social impact initiatives targeted at those who are most vulnerable or disadvantaged and who would not usually have access to arts and culture.

We promote equity, inclusion and diversity and a culture that actively values difference. We recognise that people from different backgrounds and experiences can enhance the way we perform and work, and we encourage and support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.

We are inclusive, valuing and respectful of diversity, and we are committed to implementing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities in our recruitment process and in employment.

The benefits of working for us

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro‑rated for part time)
• 5% Employer pension contributions
• Generous occupational maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Generous compassionate leave scheme
• Paid emergency leave
• Industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to same‑day GP appointments for employees and their immediate family
• Life assurance scheme (x3 annual salary)
• Interest‑free Season ticket loans and travel loans from first day of employment
• Charity Worker Discounts Scheme (savings on retail, leisure, groceries, travel etc.)
• Access to free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses for VDU use
• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan (cashback on dental, optical, medical for monthly subscription cost)
• Opportunities to learn, develop and progress
• Free tea and coffee
• Team Card – Free access to venues for friends and family, and discounts across café and retail

We will be running a dynamic recruitment process, so we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible – we will be interviewing candidates before the closing date.

To apply please fill in the application form with an up‑to‑date CV. We do not require covering letters for this position, however we would be grateful to receive context to your application.

Closing date for applications: 31/01/2026

To find out more about us visit our website www.hampshireculture.org.uk and https://careers.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/.

For any queries relating to the recruitment process, please call our enquiries line on 01962 396678 or email [e-mail].