Volunteering Operations Executive

Volunteering Operations Executive

£26,000 - £28,000 per annum pro rata plus benefits

Reports to: Volunteering Operations Manager

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time 14 hours per week (job share)

Working pattern: Mondays & Tuesdays, with occasional ad hoc flexibility for meetings and cover

Location: Home-based in England with regular national travel (team meetings/away days)

Closing date: 24th April :55

In line with our organisation policy we will keep this open for internals until 26th April

Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or as soon as possible.

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Recruitment process: Competency based interview

Interview date: Week commencing 04th May 2026

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are looking for an inspiring Volunteering Operations Executive who will be joining the Volunteering Team at an exciting time as we deliver a charity-wide strategy to improve volunteer experience. Providing meaningful and rewarding ways for everyone to use their time to make a difference in our mission to beat cancer.

This role will support with implementation of all identified systems and processes related to the Volunteer proposition, supporting the delivery of the shared, audience-led vision, ensuring commercial value.

You will also be supporting with delivering operational excellence for the Volunteer proposition through robust processes and system knowledge.

What will I be doing?

• Manage internal enquires from CRUK staff and external enquiries from prospective volunteers about Volunteering, providing expert advice across a wide range of relevant subject matter.
• Manage and deliver key processes including volunteer application, record management and project-specific processes.
• Collate insight gathered as required by team and identify themes to provide direction for the work of the team.
• Responsible for keep the Volunteer Proposition Team SharePoint up to date, collating regular team updates and supporting on the organisation, administration and delivery of meeting and events.
• Adhere to Volunteering legislation and CRUK policies and procedures.
• Ensure EDI is celebrated and considered across the breadth of our work
• Undertake other tasks as necessary to contribute to the volunteering strategy and objectives and those of Cancer Research UK.

What are we looking for?

• Experience of Microsoft Office
• Experience of system and process delivery
• Analytical skills
• Strong administration skills
• Great relationship builder
• Confident communicator with good listening skills
• Presentation, proposal and report writing skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Self-starter with ability to work in a flexible, changing environment
• Recognises and values the contribution of volunteers.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

Eligibility criteria

Internal candidates should ideally have completed their 6-month 'getting started' period before applying for other roles. You should also advise your current line manager at the point you make an internal application, or at the latest, at the point of being invited for an interview.

All internal candidates applying for a secondment, must have:

• completed their getting started period
• discussed their intention to apply and gained approval to apply with their line manager
• been in their substantive (home) role for at least 6 months (this is only applicable if you have previously been on secondment)

If you do not confirm that you meet these requirements, we will not be able to progress your application.

For information about internal learning and development at Cancer Research UK please visit Fuse.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

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