Community Organiser for Nature in Towns and Cities

Community Organiser for Nature in Towns and Cities

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Do you want to work alongside communities, helping people come together and supporting them to make change? How about if we added that the change you’d be helping ordinary folk to lead would mean greener, healthier Coventry neighbourhoods where people enjoying time outdoors in nature was brought closer to home?

We are delighted to share our new vacancy for a full-time (37 hours per week) community organiser working on ‘Nature in Towns and Cities’—part of a national programme working towards significantly improved access to green space and the creation of nature rich urban areas in 100 towns and cities across the UK.

You will be community organising in communities—chiefly Hillfields—where there is least access to green space; building the capacity of local people to lead change of their own and to be at the heart of shaping neighbourhood plans.

The programme also aims to:

• Help address the challenges facing towns and cities—especially health inequalities, climate resilience and inclusive growth
• Unlock further investment to help local councils and communities achieve their ambitions together.

About you

You’ve already spent time working alongside communities—maybe leading campaigns, helping people come together or supporting grassroots change. You know the buzz of turning an idea into action.

We’re looking for a community organiser who can build strong, trusting relationships, uncover what matters to people and help them act collectively for the common good.

We value character, values and approach as much as technical skills—but for this role, you’ll need to show you’ve already had some hands‑on experience:

• One year experience in community organising, campaigning or a related role
• A track record, paid or voluntary, of inspiring others to take action—ideally people with different backgrounds and perspectives from your own.

About the role

What you’ll be doing:

• Holding regular one‑to‑one meetings with local people to understand their concerns, hopes and ambitions
• Identifying and supporting formal and informal leaders, helping them develop skills and confidence to lead change
• Mobilising groups to work together on issues that matter to them—from initial ideas to action that makes a difference
• Bringing forward “under‑reached” voices and making sure they are part of the conversation
• Creating and delivering a communications plan (including social media) to connect and inspire active citizens
• Participating in training, reflecting on your practice and sharing learning so we can all grow.

What we offer

We offer a friendly workplace with a strong culture of helping people uncover their potential. We’re committed to diversity and inclusion in our team and across our work, treating every person we meet as an individual with unique passions and skills.

Our employee benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (for full‑time roles, pro rata for part‑time)
• We offer an eight per cent non‑contributory pension from Nest, which means Grapevine contributes the full amount and staff do not need to contribute (unless they want to add more).

The finer details

• Salary of £31,303 per year
• Full‑time hours of 37 hours per week
• Fixed term contract until December 2028
• Reporting to our Shifting Power team leader.

How to apply

Please follow the link in this advert to read the job pack for full guidance on how to apply, then complete an application form (link in job pack). Please don’t send only your CV—an application form is required.

The closing date is midday on Thursday 30 October.

If you need help with your application, want to discuss reasonable adjustments or want to speak with someone before submitting your application, please contact us at jobs@grapevinecovandwarks.org or call us on 024 7663 1040.