We are currently undertaking a Structural Review and as part of this, it is this, it is expected that this role will become one of the projects as part of a wider Community Engagement Manager position towards the end of 2022. This will be full time and open to job share.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person to join our team, becoming an ambassador for the sector and BAPP, building connections & engaging the community. 

* To support voluntary sector groups working with children and young people in B&NES through dissemination of information, organisation of training & collaborative forums and research and compile a monthly E-bulletin.

* To organise and run a minimum of 4 Network meetings a year, usually one per quarter. This includes organising any speakers, presentations or discussions related to topics or engage the VCS in consultations

* To design and share relevant information & promotion in a format suitable for the audience including social media and website posts for both Network and BAPP services.

* Provide a representative role for the sector at key meetings and ensure the voice of the sector is heard

You will be educated to degree level and have some experience or knowledge about how the voluntary sector works and ideally have worked with children or young people in any capacity and have an understanding of some of the issues facing this sector.

You should be able to work unsupervised and have good initiative

Have experience and confidence in creating electronic documents including promotional material, websites and use of social media

Have a good understanding of the changing agenda related to children’s services including strategic implications and delivery issues.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Any questions or for an Application Pack, please email caroline@bathareaplayproject.co.uk