Volunteering & Charity Ambassador

Volunteering & Charity Ambassador

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover fast approaching £700 million with an EBITDA £68 million, with almost 4,500 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully, added to this, we are the market leader in Regulated Wastewater Utilities.

Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators. 

In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and, keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.

The Volunteering & Charity Ambassador is responsible for driving and coordinating the organisation’s volunteering and charitable initiatives alongside their core role. This includes building engagement, supporting colleagues to participate in community activities, and ensuring alignment with company values and social impact goals.

This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both colleagues and the wider community, while developing leadership, engagement, and organisational skills.

This is not a full-time position. The role will be carried out alongside existing responsibilities, with time allocated as agreed with the line manager depending on business needs and activity levels.

Position: Volunteering & Charity Ambassador

Location: Customer Solution Centre, Slough, Berkshire

Job Type: part-time alongside core role

Hours: Ad-hoc hours, depending on event schedules

Salary: To be discussed at interview

Benefits: Included in contractual entitlement

About the role:

Due to our continued growth and commitment to making a positive impact, we are now looking for passionate and community-focused colleague to join us as Volunteering & Charity Ambassador alongside their current role to help drive meaningful volunteering and charitable initiatives across the contract, supporting colleagues to get involved and delivering real social value within our communities.

Lead Volunteering Initiatives

• Develop and promote volunteering opportunities for colleagues across the organisation
  
• Act as the main point of contact for all volunteering-related activity
  
• Encourage participation and increase awareness of available initiatives

Charity Partnership Management

• Support the selection and ongoing management of charity partners
  
• Build positive relationships with external charities and community organisations
  
• Coordinate fundraising and awareness campaigns
  

Employee Engagement

• Inspire and engage colleagues to get involved in volunteering and charity events
  
• Work with managers to enable participation while balancing business needs
  
• Share success stories and impact updates to maintain momentum
  

Event Coordination

• Plan and deliver charity events, fundraising activities, and volunteering days
  
• Ensure events are well-organised, inclusive, and aligned with company values
  

Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor participation levels, funds raised, and overall impact
  
• Provide regular updates to leadership on progress and outcomes
  

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all activities align with company policies and guidelines
  
• Promote ethical and responsible engagement with charities and communities 
  
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them
  
• Any other reasonable ad-hoc duties, tasks or projects as requested by the Senior Leadership Team
  

So, if you enjoy engaging with people, inspiring others and making a positive difference, this could be the role for you. As part of a growing organisation that truly values its people, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your leadership, communication and organisational skills while contributing to meaningful community impact.

What is essential is the ability to work collaboratively, promote initiatives with enthusiasm, and organise activities in a safe, inclusive and responsible way - ensuring a positive experience for colleagues and delivering genuine value to the communities we support.

About you:

The ideal candidate will:

• Ideally have experience in event planning or community initiatives
• Have passion for community engagement, volunteering, and social impact
• Have strong organisational and coordination skills
• Be able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Be able to manage responsibilities alongside core role effectively
  

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.

Lanes Group are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer.