Community Connector — VCSE Development Advisor

Wessex Community Action; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Leave between Christmas and New Year

Pension scheme

Health plan

Training opportunities

External training budget

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

Wessex Community Action in Salisbury is seeking a VCSE Development Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is 15 hours per week (2 days) with a salary of £28,000 FTE pro rata.

You’ll help strengthen communities across Salisbury, focusing on Bemerton, the Friary and minority groups. The post is place-based, focused on building relationships, supporting local groups and turning ideas into action.

Qualifications

• Confident relationship builder
• Can quickly gain trust
• Enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent listener and communicator
• Organised and able to manage workload
• Cares about reducing inequalities
• Brings energy and positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with residents, community leaders and local groups.
• Map community assets, activities and networks across target neighbourhoods.
• Support new and existing groups to become stronger and more sustainable.
• Help organise and deliver workshops, training sessions and community events.
• Encourage collaboration between community organisations and wider local initiatives.
• Represent the project at meetings, forums and events.
• Track progress and demonstrate impact to partners and funders.

Skills

Relationship building

Trust-building

Diversity engagement

Active listening

Organisation

Equality awareness

Positive attitude

Job description

Wessex Community Action in Salisbury is seeking a VCSE Development Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is 15 hours per week (2 days) with a salary of £28,000 FTE pro rata.

You’ll help strengthen communities across Salisbury, focusing on Bemerton, the Friary and minority groups. The post is place-based, focused on building relationships, supporting local groups and turning ideas into action.