Volunteer Engagement Manager

About Us

Based in the village of Wavendon, Milton Keynes, The Stables is a registered charity and venue with a

vision to engage the widest range of people with music in all its diversity, typically presenting around

350 events and 200 learning and participation events annually.

The Stables’ mission is to enrich people’s lives with opportunities to access, participate in, create, and

experience live music and the arts in general.

The Stables has now become synonymous with producing large-scale outdoor events, special projects

and IF: Milton Keynes International Festival which it founded in 2010.

We are proud of our reputation for world-class music and events, providing a warm welcome and setting

high standards of customer service.

The Stables is a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) of Arts Council England.

For more information visit stables.org and ifmiltonkeynes.org

Job Summary

The Volunteer Engagement Manager is responsible for recruiting, supporting and developing a large

and diverse team of volunteers, working closely with colleagues to ensure safe, welcoming and well resourced live delivery across all our activity.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and people-focused individual who enjoys working

in a busy, event-driven environment. At the heart of the role is the co-ordination and support of more

than 250 volunteers, ensuring that each event is appropriately resourced and delivered to a high

standard. You will be responsible for producing volunteer rotas, communicating regularly with volunteers

and colleagues and playing a key role in creating a supportive and positive experience for audiences,

artists, staff and volunteers alike.

If you enjoy bringing people together, are highly organised and take pride in solving logistical challenges,

this role offers the chance to make a visible and meaningful contribution to the success of The Stables.

The post-holder will work scheduled daytime, evening and weekend hours, enabling them to stay

operationally connected, build strong relationships with volunteers and colleagues, and ensure that

staffing plans and communication reflect the practical operational needs of each day and event.

Application Process

Please go to the website for a full recruitment pack and job description.

https://stables.org/about-us/job-vacancies

Deadline for applications - 12 noon on Monday 8 June.