Volunteer Recruitment Manager - Dublin (Permanent Full Time)
Location: Dublin 1
Salary range: €60,000 per annum; paid monthly
Experience: Third level qualification or equivalent in a relevant field e.g. Sales & Marketing, Business Development, Community Development or Communications
Closing date: Tue, 12 May 2026
Description:
SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.
The Role:
We are currently looking to recruit a Volunteer Recruitment Manager (Permanent Full Time; 37.5 hours per week) to join our National Membership team in SVP House - Dublin 1. The primary purpose of this role is to increase the number of volunteers joining SVP Conferences across the island of Ireland, supporting membership growth, succession planning, and the long-term sustainability of the organisation. Reporting to the National Member Support Manager, the role is responsible for developing and delivering a strategic, evidence-based marketing and recruitment approach to raise awareness of volunteering opportunities and drive a consistent pipeline of applicants.
Working as part of the National Member Support team, the role collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, including regional offices, service areas, and the Communications team, as well as external partners, to support an integrated approach to attracting, recruiting, and retaining volunteers. This is a broad, strategic role focused on planning, implementing, and evaluating recruitment initiatives, with a requirement for regular travel and engagement across the organisation. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required
Education
• A third level qualification or equivalent in a relevant field e.g. Sales & Marketing, Business Development, Community Development or Communications
Experience
• At least five years’ marketing experience, ideally in a dynamic multi-stakeholder environment
• Experience of working in the charity sector, particularly with regard recruiting volunteers, is advantageous
• Experience in a similar role is highly advantageous
• Ability to act as an adviser to Senior Managers on all aspects of marketing activity
• Experience in developing and rolling out online and in-person marketing activities
• Advance knowledge of innovative marketing solutions
• Preferable to demonstrate experience across marketing disciplines, including sales, advertising, social media and event management.
• Understanding of the principles of risk management and compliance.
Skills
• The ability to market the organisation – build a positive image of what volunteering with SVP is about and the benefits people can gain from becoming a member.
• An ability to quickly establish and maintain rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders and to manage on-going working relationships and work plans
• Ability to influence a range of diverse stakeholders, while remaining focused on a set of clear objectives.
• Decisive in formulating and implementing solutions in line with organisation plans
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal skills and administration skills
• Involvement with driving a change management initiative
• Results driven, experience managing multiple projects in a busy environment
• Persuasive communication skills - ability to present ideas clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in interpersonal situations, both internally and externally to the organisation
• A clear ability to work in a charity related environment, within a member-led organisation, dealing with multiple priorities that require strong project management, process mapping and application and decision-making capabilities.
• Possesses well developed active listening skills and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to high levels of customer service.
• Demonstrate ability to handle challenging and volatile situations effectively.
• Excellent IT, numerical and event management skills.
Knowledge
• Knowledge of SVP and the Society’s Mission and Values
• Knowledge of needs and issues of those living in poverty and disadvantaged.
• Good working knowledge of best practice in volunteer management and engagement
Travel
• It is essential that the job holder has a full and valid driver’s licence and has access to their own vehicle.
Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Volunteer Recruitment Manager - Job Desctiption 04.2026 Dublin.pdf
If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.
SVP is an Equal Opportunities Empl0oyer
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