Development Worker

We’re on a mission to help change lives and build healthy, resilient communities in Somerset.

We do this by supporting and championing voluntary and community organisations and providing a range of services, training and advice. We also believe that everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and so we work with local partners to provide volunteering opportunities for all.

Pivotal to our success in this mission is our talented team of Development Workers, who work proactively to support local organisations and residents, driving quality across the  voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector and influencing local developments, creating opportunities for it to grow and thrive.

Working across the county, you will bring a broad range of skills, knowledge and experience to the role – with the core principles of community development at the heart of everything you do. We are particularly keen to hear from people with experience of volunteering and social action, however we also welcome expertise in partnership working, consultation and engagement, networking, fundraising, business development, project management and capacity building.

As a key member of the Bright Sparks team, you will need to be curious, tenacious, politically aware – and equally comfortable working with grass roots groups as you would be representing Spark and the wider VCFSE at strategic meetings. You will need to be flexible, adaptable and creative, representing the organisation, promoting our services, facilitating forums and networking events and developing partnerships with relevant stakeholders.

In return, we offer flexible, remote working options, a free employee assistance programme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part time) and an open, friendly team environment.

For further information about the role and who we are looking for, please download the Job Description.

To apply, please submit your CV and an expression of interest outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role to recruitment@sparksomerset.org.uk.

For an informal chat about the position, please contact Sharon Hale on sharon.hale@sparksomerset.org.uk or 07817 646418. No agencies please.