We are looking for a passionate Community Connector to join the Knowle West Alliance and help build relationships on Filwood Broadway High Street by engaging local people, high street businesses and organisations.
About Knowle West Alliance
The Knowle West Alliance (KWA) is made up of residents of Knowle West, local groups and organisations working together to achieve a shared vision for the neighbourhood.
Our vision is for ‘’Knowle West to be a place where everyone wants to be; where residents are healthy, happy, well connected and the area is green, prosperous and fun. A place people are proud to call home’’.
Our mission is to work together to increase connectivity, engagement and action. With current focuses on community cohesion and food justice. We support the conditions for people to get involved in what matters to them. Our approach is rooted in collaboration, with a strong commitment to social justice and community empowerment.
Find out more about KWA’s work at www.knowlewestalliance.co.uk and our community website www.knowlewest.co.uk
About Filwood Broadway Regeneration
The regeneration project at Filwood Broadway (see Filwood Regeneration webpage and explainer video for a project overview) is the latest milestone in a decades-long history of community activism, with many organisations forming to respond to urgent local needs.
We are looking for a passionate Community Connector to continue to build on this momentum to help build relationships by engaging local people, high street businesses and organisations. The connector will work to signpost opportunities, build networks across the neighbourhood and support local people to access the resources they need.
Filwood Broadway Action Team (FBAT)
The FBAT is a local campaign group working towards a shared vision of a thriving community-led high street that caters to the needs of Knowle Westers and nurtures inclusive economic and cultural growth. FBAT brings together key local stakeholders such as residents, workers, active organisations*, shop tenants, landlords and council officers.
As part of the recent regeneration project, the FBAT has established a series of shared goals for the high street, set out in the Filwood Broadway Action Plan. This includes making Filwood Broadway a destination that serves local needs, supporting the local economy and creating places for young people.
FBAT members decided that funding should be allocated for a dedicated Community Connector role to strengthen community networks and support the FBAT in delivering on these strategic objectives.
Weloming everyone
We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity. Our goal is to be an inclusive place to work and for our team to fully reflect the communities we work in.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly those that are under-represented in our organisation and VCSE sector compared to the communities we work with. This includes people who identify as working-class, Black, Asian, mixed heritage or other global majority backgrounds, transgender, non-binary, D/deaf, visually impaired, disabled or neurodivergent.
Access
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. If you would like this information in a different format, require further information, need support with access requirements or an informal chat about the post please contact us by email at enquiries@kwmc.org.uk or call 0117 903 0444.
Job Details
Report To: Knowle West Alliance Programme Director
Hours: Part-time 2 days/week, fixed term for three years initially Some occasional evening and weekend work may be required based on programme needs (and by agreement).
Salary: £30,051 full time equivalent. £12,183 pro-rata.
Contract: 25 days pro-rata plus bank holidays. The role is offered as a 3-year fixed term contract subject to successful completion of a 3 month probation period. The role can be extended subject to further funding being secured.
Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, employer pension contribution, flexible working, training and development, cycle to work scheme, Christmas office closure, your birthday off work.
Location: Filwood Community Centre / Knowle West Media Centre / Hybrid
Start Date: Spring 2026 in agreement with successful applicant.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to attend an in-person role drop-in event 4-5.30pm on Tuesday 31st March at Filwood Community Centre, 15-19 Filwood Broadway. No need to sign up.
Contact kate.bedney@bristol.gov.uk or call +44 (0) 117 903 0444 to find out more.
Deadline to apply: 23:59pm, Thursday 23rd April 2026 Interview Dates: Wednesday 6th May
How to Apply
Download the application pack. Please read the job description and person specification carefully. Then please complete our online application form here:
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