Matt Reynolds
About Matt Reynolds
Matt Reynolds serves as the Head of Volunteering at Save the Children UK, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in charity management, having held various roles at VSO and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, focusing on strategy, risk management, and international volunteer programs.
Current Role at Save the Children
Matt Reynolds serves as the Head of Volunteering at Save the Children UK. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization's mission in London, England. In this role, he focuses on enhancing volunteer engagement and developing strategies to maximize the impact of volunteers within the organization.
Previous Experience at VSO
Matt Reynolds has extensive experience with VSO, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as the Global Xchange Operations Manager from 2010 to 2012, and as the Global Xchange Programme Development Manager from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he served as the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager for the International Citizen Service from 2014 to 2015, and as the Youth Volunteering Manager from 2012 to 2014. His roles involved managing programs and developing strategies to enhance volunteer contributions.
Experience at the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
At the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, Matt Reynolds held several key positions. He served as the Head of Strategy and Risk in 2018, and as the Head of Planning, Performance and Risk for a brief period in the same year. He was also the Corporate Planning, Performance and Risk Manager from 2016 to 2018, and acted as the Interim Director of Corporate Services in 2019. His work focused on strategic planning and risk management.
Educational Background
Matt Reynolds studied at the University of Oxford, where he earned a degree in Archaeology and Anthropology from 2000 to 2003. This educational background has contributed to his understanding of cultural contexts, which is essential in his roles within international charity management.
Skills and Expertise
Matt Reynolds possesses expertise in charity management, particularly in adapting to cross-cultural and international contexts. He has a strong track record of forming partnerships and working in consortiums to achieve project goals. Additionally, he has implemented evidence-based decision-making strategies to lead major international change programs.