TRAINEE MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEERS – UNIQUE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Are you looking to gain real leadership and management experience in a dynamic and meaningful setting? This is your chance to be part of something exciting from the ground up.

We run four newly established, not-for-profit Community Interest Companies (CICs):

• The National Community Law Project CIC
• The National Public Education Project CIC
• The National Community Security Project CIC
• One Community Ely CIC

As part of our pilot leadership programme, we are offering motivated individuals the opportunity to join our Trainee Management Team. You will work collaboratively to shape, grow, and sustain these community organisations, while building a strong portfolio of transferable management skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working as part of a leadership team to oversee operations across multiple CICs.
• Developing and implementing policies, strategies, and management systems.
• Supporting and motivating volunteers to achieve organisational goals.
• Gaining hands-on experience in:
• Recruitment & HR management
• Client and service user engagement
• Operational management
• Project development and management
• Financial oversight
• Reputation and community relations
• Team building, assessment, and evaluation

What We’re Looking For

• A flexible and adaptable mindset, with a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and delegation skills.
• The ability to motivate, empower, and support teams.
• A genuine interest in community work and organisational development.
• A passion for serving the community and making a positive difference.
• Open to those seeking their first management opportunity and to people with previous team leading, supervisory, or management experience who want to develop further.

What You’ll Gain

• Practical management experience across multiple sectors.
• The chance to lead real projects with real impact.
• Experience that will enhance your CV and open up career opportunities in leadership, management, and beyond.

Commitment & Location

• This is a voluntary role requiring a minimum 12-month commitment, during which you will rotate through different management functions to maximise your learning and development.
• The position is fully remote — you will be working online and will be required to attend regular company Zoom meetings with your team.

Job Type: Volunteer
Expected hours: 5 – 16 per week
Work Location: Remot

• Working as part of a leadership team to oversee operations across multiple CICs.
• Developing and implementing policies, strategies, and management systems.
• Supporting and motivating volunteers to achieve organisational goals.
• Gaining hands-on experience in:
• Recruitment & HR management
• Client and service user engagement
• Operational management
• Project development and management
• Financial oversight
• Reputation and community relations
• Team building, assessment, and evaluatio