Permanent

Community Coordinator (Part Time)

Amida

Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8TR

£32000 - £34000 per annum + pro rata

Posted: 16 July 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 14 August 2026

Ref: RASWPC2

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About the Role

The Community Coordinator (Part Time) role in Coleford supports rural communities in identifying opportunities and building local partnerships. This permanent position, with a salary of £32,000–£34,000 per annum pro rata, involves facilitating engagement between residents, groups, businesses, and public sector partners. The postholder will coordinate activities, help develop community-led projects, and strengthen groups’ confidence and skills. Key responsibilities include bringing people together to turn ideas into action and creating lasting change. The ideal candidate is a proactive facilitator with a passion for the local environment and empowering others. This visible role requires strong interpersonal abilities and experience in partnership working.

Do you want to empower communities to turn ideas into action£

Are you a confident, proactive and passionate facilitator who enjoys seeing other people thrive£

Do you have an interest in your local environment£

We are looking for a proactive and people-focused Community Coordinator (Part Time) to support the delivery of an exciting programme that helps rural communities identify opportunities, build local partnerships and create positive, lasting change.

This is a highly visible role where you will bring together residents, community groups, local organisations, businesses and public sector partners to develop and support community-led projects. You will facilitate engagement, coordinate activities and help groups build the confidence, skills and structures needed to make a real impact.

You will be equally comfortable leading community events, building stakeholder relationships, supporting project delivery and communicating progress to a wide range of audiences.

To be successful for this role you will have:

Experience in community engagement, development, stakeholder management or project coordination
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
The ability to build trusted relationships with a diverse range of people and organisations
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Confidence working independently and as part of a collaborative team
Good IT and reporting skills
A willingness to travel within rural communities and occasionally work evenings or weekends

If you have experience of community-led projects, co-production or participatory approaches along with knowledge of rural development, sustainability or regeneration initiatives this would be advantageous.

Fundraising experience is also highly beneficial

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone passionate about empowering communities, creating meaningful partnerships and helping local people shape their own future.

Please note, it is essential you have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to be considered for this position.

Full job descriptions will be provided after an initial screening process.

Amida is an equal opportunities recruitment business and we welcome applications from all demographics.

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