Advertised from 15 June 2026

Role

About Urban Roots

Urban Roots is a community-led environmental and health improvement charity based in the Southside of Glasgow. For over ten years we have worked alongside local residents and volunteers to establish and support a network of community gardens and woodlands. We also deliver healthy cooking programmes and outdoor learning and play activities for children and young people.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced, organised and adaptable person to join us as our Volunteer Development & Wellbeing Officer.

This role combines volunteer development with participant well-being support. The postholder will be responsible for recruiting, supporting, and developing volunteers across Urban Roots, ensuring they have a positive experience and can contribute meaningfully to our projects and activities.

Alongside volunteer coordination, the role will support participants attending Urban Roots activities through one-to-one wellbeing catch-ups, identifying support needs, managing referrals from GP surgeries and partner organisations, signposting to appropriate services and helping individuals access the activities and groups that best meet their needs.

The successful candidate will have experience in recruiting and supporting volunteers, as well as experience working with vulnerable adults or individuals facing barriers to participation. Previous experience of working in the third sector and an interest in environmental issues would be an advantage.

More information about our work can be found at www.urbanroots.org.uk

Application notes

To apply, please send:

A personal statement outlining your interest in the role and organisation, and how your skills, knowledge, and experience meet the requirements of the role and person specification

• A CV (maximum 2 pages)

• An equal opportunities form

Applications should be sent to: projects@urbanroots.org.uk

Closing date: 29th of June 2026

Interviews: W/C 6th of July 2026

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact us at the same address.

Safer Recruitment

This role is subject to:

• PVG Scheme membership (or willingness to join)

• Satisfactory references

• Right to work in the UK checks, in line with UK and Scottish employment legislation

Urban Roots is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Urban Roots is committed to being an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from people who are under-represented in the environmental and community sector, including people from Minority Ethnic backgrounds and disabled people.

If you require any adjustments or support to apply or take part in the recruitment process, please contact projects@urbanroots.org.uk. Tel: 0141 613 2779

GDPR – How We Use Your Data

Any personal data you provide as part of your application will be processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Your data will be used solely for the purposes of recruitment, will be stored securely, and will only be retained for as long as necessary. Information relating to unsuccessful candidates will be deleted in line with our data retention policy.

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