We’re on a mission to help change lives and build healthy, resilient communities in Somerset.
We do this by supporting and championing voluntary and community organisations and providing a range of services, training, and advice. We also believe that everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and so we work with local partners to provide volunteering opportunities for all.
We are looking for a Community Organiser who will support local communities in Yeovil to grow and develop, building a sense of belonging and community spirit.
Supported by local hubs, you will engage with local residents to recruit a small team of volunteers and bring them together to deliver a range of community initiatives. This could be anything from clean-up projects, painting a community building, campaigning for change around a local issue such as a lack of public transport or hosting a community celebration event.
Key Responsibilities:
- To increase community activity and engagement through one-to-one listening, building networks and facilitating resident led action
- To support the empowerment of underrepresented groups
- To work collaboratively with a range of individuals and partner organisations
- To manage a small team of local volunteers
- To identify gaps and opportunities in order to develop a better community offer
- To facilitate the delivery of community projects
- To work with the wider Spark Somerset team and link in with our wider offer
We are looking for someone with a positive can-do attitude, an eagerness to learn, and the ability to work flexibly and in partnership with a wide range of colleagues across Spark Somerset and the local community.
In return, we offer flexible, remote working options, a free employee assistance programme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part time) and up to 7.5 hours of volunteering leave each year.
This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week on fixed-term contract until end of March 2025. Part time hours will be considered for the right candidate. The annual salary is £30k.
For further information about the role and who we are looking for, please download the Job Description.
A secondment would be considered. Previous applicants need not apply.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Karen Leafe, Development Manager, on 07377 216468 or by emailing karen.leafe@sparksomerset.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 15 July.
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.