Community Builder x 2

Founded in 1993, Exeter Community Initiatives aims to improve the quality of life for people and communities in the Exeter area, and beyond. Over the years, we have helped over 50,000 people through our work. 

Working as part of the Wellbeing Exeter partnership, we have a team of Community Builders working across Exeter and Cranbrook.  They help to create new networks, connect people and opportunities, and look at what community spaces, skills, groups and people exist in an area. 

Are you interested in people, able to listen to their points of view, good at motivating people and passionate about building and strengthening local communities? This is an exciting and varied role for dynamic and confident individuals, in which the right candidate will work directly within communities in Exeter; bringing people together to improve wellbeing and make the community a better place to live!  

Key Responsibilities 

• Maps and maintains awareness of formal and informal community activity and  provision. 
• Identifies community assets and resources 
• Listens widely to people of all ages and backgrounds within the community to  understand more about people’s lives and how they feel about their community 
• Supports motivated individuals to transform ideas into action for the benefit of  themselves and others.  
• Identifies people who are natural connectors and natural leaders within  neighbourhoods 
• Advocates for the community or underrepresented aspects of the community 
• Develops insight into power dynamics within a community and supports people  to understand, manage and challenge these, where necessary. 
• Maintains awareness of City and County initiatives and developments that  present opportunities for citizens to be more engaged and have influence over  what happens in their communities. 
• Builds & maintains co-operative internal and external relationships as part of the  
• Wellbeing Exeter partnership including attending training, meetings and  activities. 
• Actively markets and promotes the programme within communities 
• Collects evidence of outputs and outcomes, ensuring consistent implementation  of the monitoring and evaluation process. 

Part Time, Permanent - Fixed Term for 2 years 

£26,265 pro rata 

Vacancy 1 - 15 hours per week (£10,648 pro rata) 

Vacancy 2 - 20 hours per week (£14,197 pro rata) 

We would consider offering the above as one combined role - 35 hours per week (£24,845 pro rata) 

Hybrid working locations (home/office blend) 

26 days holiday plus bank holidays with 1 extra day for each full year of service, up to 31 days 

A Pension Scheme is available with a 5% contribution from the employer, provided it is matched by a minimum contribution of 3% from the employee