Full Time, Fixed Term until 1st April 2028.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Community Development South Team and to work alongside the most marginalised communities to take an active role in their communities.

As a Community Development Practitioner, you will use an Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) framework to engage with local people and our partners to maximise the resources around them so they can take action on the things they care about.

You will work alongside Bristol’s most marginalised communities and will need to show an inclusive approach to your work, making sure the most marginalised can play an active role in their neighbourhood or community.

You will have experience of working alongside local organisations and sharing the values and principles of our work using a range of facilitation tools and techniques.

You’ll need experience of working in a community setting, an understanding of the principles of Asset Based Community Development and equalities work, able to use creative engagement techniques and ability to work with a diverse range of people and interests.

You’ll be joining a dynamic team of community development professionals who are passionate about supporting people to make a difference where they live and in order to fulfil this role you will be required to work some evening and weekends.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

If you have any questions about the role please contact heather.barham@bristol.gov.uk.

A drop-in will be held on 7th July at 6pm for anyone wishing to know more about the role:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/375212424946370?p=J5yJ8QjHepciVZ25yq

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.

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