Community Engagement Assistant

Part time (16 hrs per week) £11,190 (FTE – £26,500 pa)
As a charitable organisation, The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens seeks to welcome everyone to come and enjoy their beautiful gardens and historic buildings.
This exciting position will work alongside the Community Engagement Manager to support and develop community engagement at The Bishop’s Palace. The role will lead on the administration of the volunteers and community groups engaged with the site. You will be involved in volunteer recruitment, training and support. You will also assist with creating and developing links with local people and groups to foster their engagement with The Bishop’s Palace though a variety of activities. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the benefits of volunteering and working with community groups with great administration skills.
As our ideal candidate you should:
- Have experience of working with different community groups and volunteers
- Administrative and customer service skills
- Have experience in providing training
- Have a passion for the benefits of volunteering and working with disadvantaged communities.
The Bishop’s Palace has been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years. Surrounded by a breath-taking moat, drawbridge and iconic gatehouse you couldn’t ask for a more beautiful and inspirational place to work.
Why join us?
You will be part of a friendly and dedicated team working in a unique and beautiful setting, helping to protect and share The Bishop’s Palace for the benefit of visitors, communities and future generations. You will be able to build experience across all areas of marketing in a creative and varied environment. There is also a competitive benefits package – details below.