Could your risk and resilience expertise help shape how volunteers are supported when it matters most?

Join us in building a stronger, safer future for volunteering. This role is all about foresight, strategy, and care - helping us prepare for the unexpected while ensuring volunteers are supported every step of the way. You’ll lead on risk identification, shape continuity plans, and design ethical, inclusive models for surge and redeployment. Working closely with colleagues across a range of specialisms you’ll be a key voice in shaping how we respond with confidence and compassion. If you’re driven by purpose and thrive in dynamic environments, this is your opportunity to lead meaningful change.

• Spotting risks and creating plans to keep volunteers safe and supported.
• Designing systems that help services stay strong during disruption.
• Working with teams to test readiness and improve continuity plans.
• Advising colleagues on risk and resilience across volunteer programmes.
• Making sure surge models meet ethical and legal standards.
• Using learning from past events to shape future improvements.

• Strong understanding of risk management and business continuity in volunteer settings.
• Experience identifying and mitigating risks across the volunteer journey.
• Ability to design and test resilience strategies, including continuity plans.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and compliance in surge and redeployment contexts.
• Experience supporting surge or rapid deployment models.
• Confident communicator and collaborator, able to influence and engage stakeholders.

Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Friday 14th November 2025. Interviews are expected to take place in early December.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Flexible working:Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development:A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts:Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support:Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders

At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.