We’re looking for a Community & Participation Co‑ordinator to support the Bristol portfolio to deliver the National Trust’s ambition of ‘ending unequal access’ by building strong, genuine relationships with local communities, particularly with people who are currently under‑represented or face barriers to engaging with places like ours, for a wide range of reasons.
This role is about being visible in the community, listening, and working with communities to create opportunities shaped by what’s important to people. You’ll spend time out in the local community, helping more people feel that the National Trust is relevant, accessible and for them.
* Salary: £11,044.80 pro rata (FTE £27,612 per annum)
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: Part‑time – 15 hours per week, occasional weekend working.
* Interviews: 12th & 13th May 2026
If you have any questions about the job to contact Megan Clarke.
What it's like to work here
This role sits within the Bristol property group, which includes a portfolio of National Trust places and countryside. Tyntesfield is the largest and busiest property in the group and will be the main base for the role, but there will also be community engagement activity across the wider portfolio, for example through working with the team at Leigh Woods.
Tyntesfield’s location just outside of Bristol means we are on the doorstep of many diverse communities. There is a strong sustainability focus at the property, with working kitchen gardens producing food for the café and restaurant, and a growing commitment to using our land, buildings and skills in ways that deliver wider public benefit.
You’ll be part of the Community, Participation & Volunteering (CPV) team. The role reports to the Senior Community, Participation & Volunteering Manager and focuses specifically on community engagement and participation. You’ll work alongside another Community, Participation & Volunteering Co‑ordinator who leads on volunteering, and a colleague who leads on engagement with children and young people. We also work closely and collaboratively with other teams across the property group, like the house and outdoors teams, to deliver our work.
What you'll be doing
You’ll spend time building relationships, listening to community needs and aspirations, and identifying opportunities for shared activity, collaboration and participation. We aspire to be more of a visible and trusted presence in our local communities, so you’ll often be delivering activity offsite or participating in local events or networks.
Working with other teams across the property, you’ll help shape and deliver inclusive, community‑led initiatives that encourage people to connect with nature and heritage through community partnerships, events, co‑created activity or practical use of National Trust spaces and resources.
You’ll also manage the administration of our community minibus, which offers free visits and transport to community groups.
This is a varied, outward‑facing role. You’ll balance time planning with being out and about, attending local forums, visiting partners, testing new approaches and helping raise the profile of the National Trust as a welcoming, relevant and active part of the local community. This is a new role for the property group and sits within a new team, so there is scope for the role holder to help shape the direction of this work and the role itself.
Who we're looking for
* a strong understanding of community engagement and participatory practice
* experience in increasing community participation and developing inclusive opportunities
* excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
* the ability to coach and support others, and to work collaboratively across teams
* confidence in using data and insight to guide decisions
* knowledge of relevant legislation including safeguarding, GDPR, and equality
* a proactive, empathetic, and inclusive approach
The package
* Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
* Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
* Rental deposit loan scheme
* Season ticket loan
* EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
* Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
* Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria
* Flexible working whenever possible
* Employee assistance programme
* Free parking at most Trust places
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