Neighbourhood Connector
Overview
We are working with Gloucestershire Gateway Trust and The Summerfield Charitable Trust, to appoint someone to join a team of NEIGHBOURHOOD CONNECTORS to bring local people together to build their own strong, connected and caring communities. Join us to unleash the incredible potential within all neighbourhoods; the gifts, skills, passions, local knowledge, energy and inventiveness of ordinary folk. It is a role where your creativity, empathy and belief in human kindness can truly shine!
What is a Neighbourhood Connector? They focus on uncovering and connecting the strengths, talents and resources already present in a neighbourhood. A key task is building relationships by attending events, visiting community spaces, and talking to people every day. They won’t be sat at a desk very often! They map local assets and strengths within people and neighbourhoods which means they can spot opportunities to make connections and support community led initiatives. These could range from organising a large community event with others or linking two isolated individuals together who have a shared passion or interest.
Personal attributes
- A Strengths-Based Mindset: A deep, unwavering belief in the inherent capacities, assets, and aspirations of every local family and individual, with a natural predilection to see the "glass half full".
- Exceptional Facilitation Skills: Proven ability to guide groups that bring to life new discoveries, a sense of boundless curiosity and genuine ownership.
- Relationship Building: An innate talent for building trust, listening actively, and bringing people together from diverse backgrounds.
- Curiosity & Humility: A genuine desire to learn from community members, approaching every interaction with an open mind and a humble spirit.
- Emotionally present: Consistent, available and responsive and dedicating the majority of work time to being out and about in the neighbourhood.
- Attention To Spreading New Learning: Participating fully in the in-house Introductory and Immersion Training events and ongoing Mentoring sessions.
Salary
Salary: £28000 pa (FTE)
Hours: 30 hours per week (minimum 22.5hrs negotiable for the right candidate)
Contract: Temporary for 30 months, with a possible extension. (Note: this role is linked to specific funding)
Location
Brockworth
Job Description
Deadline and how to apply
If you would like to be part of a dynamic and creative organisation, please apply by midnight on Sunday 18th January 2026.
For an informal discussion, please contact the HR team via email recruitment@aspirefoundation.org.uk or telephone 07851 043845.
Interviews will take place on Monday 26th January 2026 at Brockworth Children and Family Centre