Community Champion (Community Engagement Co-Ordinator)

Community Champion (Community Engagement Co-ordinator)

• Langport, Somerset (with outreach across Somerset)
• Part-time 20 hours per week Fixed-term (12 months)
• Full-time potential for the right candidate (37.5 Hours)
• 15.00 per hour

About the Opportunity

We are delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking, community-focused charity to recruit a Community Champion for their vibrant Community Hub in Langport.

With newly secured Big Lottery funding and ambitious growth plans, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation at an exciting stage of development. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening community engagement, developing impactful programmes, and securing funding to support long-term sustainability.

The Role

As Community Champion, you will be the visible and approachable face of the Community Hub, building strong local relationships, leading community initiatives, and driving engagement across Somerset.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining community outreach, programme coordination, fundraising, and communications.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement & Partnership Building

• Act as a key advocate for the local community
• Develop strong relationships with residents, organisations, and stakeholders
• Facilitate community meetings, forums, and drop-in sessions
• Ensure underrepresented voices are heard and supported

Programme Development & Delivery

• Coordinate a diverse programme of events and activities
• Identify emerging needs and develop new initiatives
• Work collaboratively with partners to deliver workshops and services
• Ensure activities are inclusive, accessible, and impactful

Fundraising & Income Generation

• Research and identify funding opportunities
• Write high-quality funding applications and reports
• Manage a pipeline of funding bids and deadlines
• Support the development of compelling impact stories

Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and facilitate a Community Committee
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure aligned delivery
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on outcomes and impact
• Occasional work in the kitchen

Communications & Outreach

• Manage social media, newsletters, and promotional content
• Increase awareness and engagement with the Hub
• Strengthen links with wider community networks across Somerset

Candidate Profile

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience in fundraising, marketing, or communications roles
• Proven track record of securing funding or income
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Experience delivering or coordinating community-based initiatives
• Confident using social media and digital tools
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Desirable:

• Experience within the charity or non-profit sector
• Knowledge of CRM systems or supporter databases
• Understanding of social issues such as mental health, homelessness, or rural disadvantage
• Experience with tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, or Adobe Express

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organisation
• Flexible, part-time hours (20 hours per week)
• Full-time position for the right candidate
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Involvement in innovative and community-led projects
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Additional Information

• Start Date: as soon as possible
• Reporting to: Chief Operations Officer
• DBS: Not required

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.