Director - Knowle West Alliance
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Company Description
After a successful first five years, Knowle West Alliance has recently secured funding from the National Lottery Community Fund for the next three years. Now is an exciting moment to join the team and make a real impact in the community.
If you are passionate about Knowle West, community cohesion, resident-led change-making, food justice and collaboration and have experience in community leadership, facilitation and community wealth building this could be the perfect job for you.
Role Description
We are looking for a strategic leader who is a dynamic facilitator and strong project
manager who works with care, generosity and kindness. Someone who is a strong
communicator who can build trusted relationships with residents and a range of
stakeholders locally and beyond. If you are passionate about social justice and have
experience in community development (or similar; we welcome transferable skills and
knowledge), then this job might be for you.
Hours: Part-time: 30 hours per week.
Some occasional evening and weekend work may be required based on program needs (and by agreement).
We support flexible working within the requirements of the role.
Salary: £38,178 full time equivalent. £30,955 pro-rata.
Leave entitlement: 25 days pro-rata plus bank holidays.
Location: KWA office space is hosted at Knowle West Media Centre. But we encourage hot desking and working across partner and other community spaces.
This is a place-based role and so physical presence in the community is required for a minimum of 2 days per week – generally Tuesday and Wednesday for team and network meetings.
Accessibility: Knowle West Media Centre is wheelchair accessible, as is The Park, Filwood Community Centre and The Health Park
Contract Term: The role is offered as a 3-year fixed term contract to align with the NLCF funding, subject to successful completion of a 6-month probation period. The role can be extended subject to further funding being secured.
Benefits: Simply Health EAP Programme, employer pension contribution, flexible working, cycle to work scheme, Christmas office closure, your birthday off work.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Project Delivery
• Work with the Alliance and stakeholders to develop and deliver the KWA vision
and action plan, in line with current funding agreements, and considering the
context of the Knowle West Regeneration Framework and evolving local
community priorities.
• Oversee the implementation of KWA activity, including KWA Small Grants,
Training Programmes, and Communications initiatives (e.g. The Knowledge
newsletter and community website).
Engagement and partnerships
• Develop wide ranging engagement routes for people to participate in KWA
activities in ways that work for them. For some that might be joining the Working
Group, for others it might be delivering The Knowledge newsletter, or perhaps
joining the Small Grants Panel or coming along to some training.
• Actively build relationships across Knowle West with residents, local groups and
organisations through attending community events, meetings and networking.
• Actively build and maintain partnerships to develop cross-neighbourhood
resilience across South Bristol.
• Respond proactively and strategically to emerging community situations,
coordinating necessary actions with partners.
• Continue to develop good working relationships in city-wide forums, taking
opportunities to advocate for resident voice/priorities and to identify and draw in
potential resources and/or partnerships that may benefit the area.
Facilitation :
• Facilitate the Working Group and support facilitation of related action groups.
Fundraising
• Work with the Founders Group to identify and secure ongoing funding for the
Alliance.
Management and monitoring
• Manage the KWA staff team.
• Ensure compliance with funding agreements, key deliverables and monitoring
/evaluation requirements.
• Manage multiple budgets in accordance with grant terms (with support from
KWMC Finance team).
• Ensure KWA works within KWMC’s policies and procedures (as KWA’s
accountable body).
• Commission and oversee evaluation to identify strengths and learning in line with
funding requirements.
Key Result Areas
• Sustainability: KWA is well-established and has a positive local profile with a
robust communications network.
• Community Engagement: Residents are empowered to influence and take forward
actions that result in visible community improvements.
• Membership: Strong and active engagement in KWA from residents and local
organisations with a transparent process for being part of KWA.
• Partnerships: Strong, confident partnerships with organisations, groups and
individuals both locally and citywide; supporting the delivery of shared goals for
Knowle West.
A commitment to KWA’s Values.