Twerton and Whiteway Community Network Coordinator

The Twerton and Whiteway Community Network is a group of community organisations which have been working in partnership for the past three years to improve the neighbourhood where we live and work. We dream of creating a space where local community organisations and residents can come together to have a voice and take joint action to make this area a better place for everyone.

Funding has been secured from the National Lottery to pay for a Network Coordinator role, who will work between all community stakeholders and ensure that residents’ needs are championed and translated into practical action.

This role will drive resident engagement and transform the Network to be resident-led. They will coordinate a programme of community events and activities that respond to specific needs within the community, building social action from the grassroots.

The Network Coordinator will be employed and line managed by Bath City Farm and supported with strategic direction from the Network Steering Group. The Coordinator will have a base at Bath City Farm, however much of the work will take place in the community and hot desking at other organisations within Twerton and Whiteway.

We are looking for someone with significant experience of community work (in a paid or voluntary capacity) who has a strong connection to the local area of Twerton and Whiteway. You will also be an effective communicator and networker with strong community engagement skills, as well as good administration, social media and project management skills.

Occassional evening and weekend work will be required.