Community & Participation Co‑ordinator
About the role
We’re looking for a Community & Participation Co‑ordinator to support the Bristol portfolio to deliver the National Trust’s ambition of ‘ending unequal access’ by building strong, genuine relationships with local communities, particularly with people who are currently under‑represented or face barriers to engaging with places like ours, for a wide range of reasons.
This role is about being visible in the community, listening, and working with communities to create opportunities shaped by what’s important to people. You’ll spend time out in the local community, helping more people feel that the National Trust is relevant, accessible and for them.
Hours
Part‑time – 15 hours per week, occasional weekend working.
Pay
£11,044.80 pro rata (FTE £27,612 per annum)
Contract
Permanent
Location
The role is based at Tyntesfield, with an expectation that you’ll spend regular time off‑site, working in local community settings across the Bristol and North Somerset area. Occasional weekend working will be required.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll spend time building relationships, listening to community needs and aspirations, and identifying opportunities for shared activity, collaboration and participation. We aspire to be more of a visible and trusted presence in our local communities, so you’ll often be delivering activity offsite or participating in local events or networks.
You’ll work with other teams across the property, helping to shape and deliver inclusive, community‑led initiatives that encourage people to connect with nature and heritage through community partnerships, events, co‑created activity or practical use of National Trust spaces and resources. You’ll also manage the administration of our community minibus, which offers free visits and transport to community groups.
This is a varied, outward‑facing role. You’ll balance time planning with being out and about, attending local forums, visiting partners, testing new approaches and helping raise the profile of the National Trust as a welcoming, relevant and active part of the local community. There is scope for the role holder to help shape the direction of this work and the role itself.
Who we’re looking for
- a strong understanding of community engagement and participatory practice
- experience in increasing community participation and developing inclusive opportunities
- excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
- the ability to coach and support others, and to work collaboratively across teams
- confidence in using data and insight to guide decisions
- knowledge of relevant legislation including safeguarding, GDPR, and equality
- a proactive, empathetic, and inclusive approach
The package
Benefits are designed to support you and your family. They include:
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
Eligibility
Compliance. Eligibility to Work in the UK.
Closing Date
3rd May 2026
Equal Opportunities Statement
The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.
Safeguarding Statement
The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment process to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.
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