Community Enagement Assistant

Job Description
Title
Community Engagement Assistant
Hours
hours per week
Salary
£11,190.40 pa (FTE £25,877.80)
Report to
Community Engagement Manager
About
The
Bishop’s
Palace
The site and buildings of The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens is owned by the Church Commissioners and managed by The Palace Trust. As a charitable organisation our mission is to protect The Bishop’s Palace by ensuring financial stability through engaging a wide range of people for their enjoyment and learning. The eight - hund red - year - old Palace sits among fourteen acres of stunning RHS partner gardens and draws in around 1
0,000 per year. The gardens are made up of picturesque, gardenesque, English garden style and contemporary gardens. Our Community Garden draws in a range of different user groups such as people with mental health issues.
Our
Community Aims are to e nrich lives through our charitable work both on - site and off - site, ensuring everyone in our community has the chance to discover something meaningful and beneficia l.
Purpose of role
The Community Engagement Assistant will be i nvolved in the recruitment, induction, training and support of The Bishop’s Palace volunteers ensuring the delivery of a positive volunteering experience which fulfils the organisation’s volunteer needs .
Tak e a lead role in the administration of volunteers and groups. Involved in creating and maintaining links with local people , schools and groups .
Mission,
Vision and
Values
As a charitable organisation our aim is to protect The Bishop’s Pal ace by ensuring financial stability through engaging a wide range of people for their enjoyment and learning.
Our Vision
To inspire and touch the lives of many by offering joy, healing, hope and wellbeing.
Our Purpose
To conserve and share the Palace and its story as a place of enjoyment and reflection for the benefit of all.
What we value
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Authenticity • Inclusivity • Hospitality • Spirituality • Generosity • Sustainability
Key tasks
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What the
Palace Trust expects from the
Community
Volunteering & Community Engagement
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Maintain the online volunteer records , volunteer website and related admin eg expenses forms .
This may take a considerable portion of the working week.
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Promote volunteering at The Bishop’s Palace in accordance with the
Volunteer strategy and policy to communities within Wells and Somerset,
Engagement
Assistant including volunteers from diverse backgrounds , young people on work experience placements and internships , to schools, colleges and universities .
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Assist the
C ommunity
E ngagement
M anag er in the selection process, including DBS forms where appropriate, interviews, induction and an annual t raining programme.
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Coordinate volunteer recruitment including safeguarding and induction training for volunteers.
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O rganise regular updates/briefing with volunteers to ensure they remain at the heart of developments and improvements and enthused about their roles.
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Help organise and run social events for volunteers.
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S upport managers in their management of other volunteer teams.
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Assist the Community Engage ment Manager in connecting with local groups , running outreach sessions and attending meetings/events .
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Assist the Community Engagement Manager on specific projects as required.
General
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The post holder will be required to undertake other reasonable duties and responsibilities which are compatible with the overall scope and authority of the appointment, in discussion with the C ommunity E ngagement M anager.
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Act as Fire Marshall and Duty First Aider as appropriate for which training will be given .
What you
c an expect from The
Palace Trust
- 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata) increasing with length of service up to max 30 days.
- Opportunity to join The Palace Trust’s pension scheme
- Opportunity to support your local community through volunteer days
- Access to the organisational Employee Assistance Programme
- 50% staff discount in The Bishop’s Table
- Birthday day off
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