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We’re looking for a passionate and strategic leader to join us as a Senior Community, Participation & Volunteering Manager. In this exciting role, you’ll lead inclusive and participative approaches across our portfolio putting people and communities at the heart of everything we do. You’ll help us grow and diversify volunteering, build strong partnerships, and create opportunities for more people to connect with nature and heritage. This is a fixed term contract due to end when the postholder returns to the role. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 12 months. What it's like to work here You’ll be part of the portfolio leadership team reporting to the general manager. Most of the time you’ll be based on one of the properties in the portfolio working with a variety of people from different backgrounds, and increasing our reach into communities in urban environments. What you'll be doing You’ll lead a ‘population and people first’ approach, using insight and strategic outcomes to set priorities and guide decision-making. You’ll work with property leadership teams and wider colleagues to embed participative ways of working, increase access, and support inclusive volunteering experiences both on and off property. Your role will involve building and managing strategic partnerships, coaching teams to build confidence and capability, and creating opportunities for people to share their time and skills. You’ll champion collaborative working, support community-led initiatives, and ensure that the voices of communities, partners and volunteers are heard and valued—especially during times of change. You’ll also play a key role in evaluating impact, sharing learning, and contributing to national networks and Communities of Practice. Ultimately, your work will help us increase access to heritage, and inspire millions o