Senior Community Development Practitioner Race Equity

Bristol City Council; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Senior Community Development Practitioner to join their team in Bristol. The role emphasizes equity and inclusion and involves applying asset-based principles to enhance community capacity. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a generous rewards package, including flexible working and a pension scheme. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to addressing social inequity within the community.

Benefits

Flexible working and flexitime

Local Government Pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in community development or related fields.
• A values-driven approach to practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various partners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering equitable and inclusive services.
• Contribute to addressing social inequity in the city.
• Work as part of a team focused on community development.

Skills

Equity and inclusion understanding

Asset-based community development principles

Passionate about sustainable community capacity

Job description

About The Role

Full Time, Permanent

We are excited to advertise this wonderful opportunity to join a thriving and high performing team. The community development team at BCC is looking for an enthusiastic senior community development practitioner to join our team. The role focus will be equity and inclusion. We are looking for a passionate and values driven practitioner to apply asset-based principles to drive sustainable community capacity and strengthen equity voices and principles. This citywide role amongst the North team will focus on assisting the service and partners to deliver equitable and inclusive services, and to contribute to addressing persistent social inequity and inclusion in the city.

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.

We’re a Disability Confident employer

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.

Additional Information

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Mohammed Elsharif. Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. 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.