Community Engagement Coordinator
35 hours per week (Flexible Monday to Friday, with occasional evening working)
Salary: £26,839.26 per annum
Permanent
Hybrid working across Bristol, including community venues, Age UK Bristol offices and some home working.
Help older people stay connected and age well in Bristol
Age UK Bristol's Friends Ageing Better (FAB) programme helps people aged 50+ stay connected, active and involved in their communities. Through social activities, volunteering opportunities and community partnerships, we reduce loneliness and isolation while helping people age well.
We're looking for a warm, proactive and community-minded person to join our FAB team as a Community Engagement Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people together, building relationships and supporting volunteers. You'll spend time in communities across Bristol, helping to deliver activities, developing partnerships and creating welcoming spaces where older people can connect, contribute and thrive.
If you enjoy working with people, are highly organised and want to make a genuine difference to the lives of older people, we'd love to hear from you.
About Friends Ageing Better
Friends Ageing Better (FAB) is a friendly and welcoming community for people aged 50+ across Bristol. From neighbourhood social cafés and FAB discos to volunteering opportunities and community events, FAB helps older people meet new people, build friendships, stay active and feel connected to their local communities. Volunteers play a vital role in everything we do, helping shape and deliver activities while ensuring FAB remains welcoming, inclusive and responsive to the needs of older people.
About the Role
As Community Engagement Coordinator, you'll support the successful delivery and ongoing development of the Friends Ageing Better programme.
You'll be an active presence at FAB activities across Bristol, getting to know members and volunteers, supporting the delivery of events and helping to create welcoming and inclusive environments. Working alongside the FAB Manager, volunteers and community partners, you'll help ensure FAB activities continue to grow and reach a diverse range of older people, including those experiencing loneliness, isolation or barriers to participation.
The role includes:
• Coordinating and supporting the delivery of FAB activities, cafés, discos and events.
• Recruiting, inducting and supporting volunteers.
• Building and maintaining relationships with community organisations, venues and local partners.
• Supporting communications and engagement activities, including social media promotion.
• Identifying opportunities for new activities, partnerships and community connections.
• Gathering monitoring information, outcomes and case studies to demonstrate the impact of FAB.
• Supporting older people to access opportunities that improve wellbeing and reduce isolation.
• Acting as an ambassador for FAB within communities across Bristol.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
• Has experience working in a community, voluntary, charity or similar setting.
• Enjoys meeting and engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Has experience organising activities, events, projects or services.
• Can build positive relationships with volunteers, community groups and partner organisations.
• Has strong organisational and communication skills.
• Works proactively, takes ownership and can manage competing priorities effectively.
• Is passionate about inclusion and creating welcoming environments for everyone.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and learning new digital systems.
• Shares our commitment to improving later life and creating an Age Friendly Bristol.
Experience of working with older people, community development or volunteer coordination would be particularly welcome.
Why Join Us?
At Age UK Bristol, we're working towards a city where everyone in later life can participate in their community, enjoy life and age well.
We offer:
• Flexible working, including hybrid working and flexitime.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 6% employer pension contribution.
• Bike to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing learning, support and development opportunities.
• A friendly, supportive and values-led team.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to older people's lives across Bristol.
What a Previous Postholder Said
"As someone who previously held the FAB Coordinator role, I'd like to say how enjoyable and rewarding this role is. If you enjoy working with people, organising activities and being part of something that has a real impact on the health and wellbeing of older people in Bristol, this is a fantastic opportunity."
Apply Now
To request an application pack, please email hr@ageukbristol.org.uk or call 0117 9281530
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications, so early applications are encouraged.