Spark Somerset, an infrastructure organisation providing information, advice, training and support to the voluntary and community sector across Somerset, are seeking an experienced community engagement/development professional to lead an exciting new ‘Under-served Communities Project’ within Open Mental Health. This is a full-time, flexible role with an annual salary of between £30,000 and £32,000. The deadline for applications is this coming Friday, 15th July 2022.
We would be really grateful if, given the imminent application deadline, you could forward details to anyone in your networks who may be interested in learning more about this opportunity or applying. Many thanks to Kerry Wills, Executive Assistant at Spark Somerset, for sending in details.
The job advert reads:
Job Opportunity: Community Engagement Project Manager, Spark Somerset
“Location – Home-based in Somerset
“We’re seeking an experienced community engagement/development professional to lead an exciting new ‘Under-served Communities Project’ within Open Mental Health
“We’re looking for someone with plenty of project management experience and a good working knowledge of the mental health sector. By engaging with VCSE organisations and other community partners, the post holder will focus on addressing inequalities of access to mental health support and promoting the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’ across under-served communities in Somerset.
“You’ll lead on the effective delivery of the project, using local intelligence and data to focus on particular communities where we are seeing the greatest need for mental health support. In addition, you will manage a small team of engagement workers, driving forward the project and ensuring alignment with the wider OPEN MENTAL HEALTH model.
“For more information about the role and who we’re looking for, please DOWNLOAD THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
“We recognise that people from some backgrounds are under-represented in our workforce and across the wider charity sector. A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are currently under-represented. This includes people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds, people with a disability, people who are LGBT+ and people who are from the neuro diverse community.
“This is a full-time post, working 37.5 (flexible) hours per week on fixed term contract until March 2024 (with the option to extend if further funding can be obtained). The salary is £30-32k depending on experience.
“To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement to RECRUITMENT@SPARKSOMERSET.ORG.UK.
“The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 15th July. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 19th July.
“For an informal chat about the role, please get in touch via the email address above or call Sharon Hale, Voluntary Sector Development Lead on 07817 646418.”
Further information is available on the Spark Somerset website.
