We are looking for an Opportunities Coordinator to help people in Knowle West build skills, confidence and connections, and access opportunities that help them achieve the things that matter to them and their community.
This is a people facing, community based role. You’ll work with residents, local groups, organisations and training providers to create and connect people with opportunities for training, volunteering, skills sharing and pathways into work.
You will develop and implement a programme to provide training, volunteering and other skills-based opportunities for residents, in partnership with community groups, local organisations in Knowle West, and training providers. You will identify, connect, and equip residents with the skills, opportunities, and resources to positively impact the Knowle West community in ways they have identified, with a particular focus on KWAs strategic priorities of Food Justice and Community Cohesion, playing an important role in tackling inequity and fostering and sense of belonging for the everyone in Knowle West.
As Opportunities Coordinator you will work with local organisations, groups and individuals to build a programme that could include:
- Fundraising
- Small group governance
- Professional boundaries
- Anti-oppressive practice
- Community development
The role will also support resident led training programmes with guidance, facilitation, signposting and funding through our grants programme, and support other organisations with their complementary training opportunities in the local community. You will work alongside Knowle West Health Park and Hartcliffe and Withywood Community Partnership as they launch a training programme to promote and embed trauma informed approaches.
You will further develop opportunities for informal skills and best practice exchanges, and signposting via KWA resident-led groups and drops-ins.
Read about our previous training programme here: Knowle West Alliance Training
About the Knowle West Alliance
“It’s all about the collaboration and the mindset – it’s a way of doing things.”
— Carolyn Hassan, founding member of KWA
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 Knowle West Alliance and our community website knowlewest.co.uk
About you
Ideally, you’ll have lived experience of Knowle West as a current or former resident, or a deep experience working in the area who is passionate about creating and connecting opportunities in order that local people can realise their ambitions.
You have a strong commitment to anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice and can apply this to project delivery in a diverse community to promote equitable opportunities.
You can identify, recognise, and champion the strengths and assets of the Knowle West community, as well as opportunities for new initiatives to meet need and are able to think creatively to build capacity among residents and organisations. You are self-motivated, and able to develop and shape initiatives with curiosity and creativity to meet the needs of the community, responding to feedback in a solution focussed way to ensure projects are resident led and impactful.
Welcoming 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
Hours: Part-time: 22.5 hours per week. Some occasional evening and weekend work may be required based on programme needs (and by agreement).
Salary: £31,164 per annum, pro rata
Leave entitlement: 25 days pro-rata plus bank holidays.
Location: KWA office space is hosted at Knowle West Media Centre. But we encourage hot desking and working across partner and other community spaces.
We support flexible working within the requirements of the role
This is a place-based role and so physical presence in the community is required for a minimum of 2 days per week – generally Tuesday and Wednesday for team and network meetings.
Accessibility: Knowle West Media Centre is wheelchair accessible, as is The Park, Filwood Community Centre and Knowle West Health Park
Contract Term: The role is offered as a 2-year fixed term contract to align with the National Lottery Community Funding, subject to successful completion of a 3-month probation period. The role can be extended subject to further funding being secured.
Benefits: Bupa EAP Programme, employer pension contribution, flexible working, cycle to work scheme, Christmas office closure, your birthday off work.
Application Process
Closing date: 16th August, 11:59pm
Interview Dates: 27th August
Start Date: As soon as possible.
To Apply:
Download the application Pack. Please read the job description and person specification carefully. Then please complete our online application form here: https://airtable.com/appiBgNenQcVK67Iu/shrNiqsp1z9iujlr0
You will be asked some basic details, to respond to the 2 questions below and to upload a CV and to complete an anonymous equalities monitoring form.
If you’d like to talk to someone about the role, in advance of making an application, please contact ruth.clinch@kwalliance.org.uk
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