Job PurposeUse community organising to help people build the power they need to create positive change for nature and wildlife in key urban areas across the county.
Reporting LineThe post holder reports to the Community Organising Manager.
Line ManagementThis post has no line reports.
Key ResponsibilitiesBuild authentic relationships with communities developing them to take action to win the positive changes for nature and wildlife that they want to see in their localitiesWork with communities to embed a community organising ethos so that positive changes won for nature and wildlife are sustainableFacilitate groups to work together on issues that matter to themIdentify and support potential community leaders, helping them to develop their skills and confidence to lead changeEmbrace continuous learning and development of community organising skills and knowledge through both formal and informal training, including personal and shared reflection, team meeting discussion, and further readingWork with BBOWT communications colleagues to ensure communities can tell their stories in their own voicesSupport the embedding of community organising principles and practice across BBOWTAny other duties as delegated by the Community Organising Manager and Head of Community OrganisingPerson SpecificationWorking knowledge of community organising principles and practiceAbility to build authentic relationships with a diverse range of audiences including global majority and underserved groupsComfortable working independently with groups in a variety of locationsSkills and ability to listen intentionally to a range of viewpoints to identify desired community outcomes, barriers to these, and how they may be overcomeAble to identify and develop potential local leadersAble to reflect on past action to inform future actionExcellent verbal communication skills with ability to be influentialAble to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends as necessaryProficient in use of MS Office functions such as Word and Outlook and ExcelAbility and willingness to demonstrate the BBOWT behaviours and valuesCurrent UK valid car driving licence or eligible for Access to Work support driverMeasurements of SuccessPeople are being organised to win positive, systemic changes for nature and wildlifeLocal leaders are being identified and developedDeepening of BBOWT's relational power with local communitiesThe postholder's work is being informed by intentional reflection on past practiceThe postholder is growing in knowledge, confidence, and skills of the craft of organisingThe postholder is contributing to the flourishing of the Community Organising team by providing peer support and learning to other team membersThis post will be DBS checked at enhanced level.
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A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.
BBOWT will not unfairly discriminate on the basis of criminal convictions. xohmjla
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