Community Engagement Assistant
£11,190.40 (£25,877.80 FTE)
16 hours per week (including some weekends, bank holidays and evenings)
As a charitable organisation, The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens seeks to welcome everyone to come and enjoy their beautiful gardens and historic buildings.
This exciting position will work alongside the Community Engagement Manager to support and develop community engagement at The Bishop’s Palace. The role will lead on the administration of the volunteers and community groups engaged with the site. You will be involved in volunteer recruitment, training and support. You will also assist with creating and developing links with local people and groups to foster their engagement with The Bishop’s Palace though a variety of activities. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the benefits of volunteering and working with community groups with great administration skills.
As our ideal candidate you should:
- Have experience of working with different community groups and volunteers
- Administrative and customer service skills
- Have experience in providing training
- Have a passion for the benefits of volunteering and working with disadvantaged communities.
The Bishop’s Palace has been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years. Surrounded by a breath-taking moat, drawbridge and iconic gatehouse you couldn’t ask for a more beautiful and inspirational place to work.
For further information and to apply please visit our website.
To Apply for this role:
You will need to complete an application form to apply for this role. Applications forms can be found on www.bishopspalace.org.uk/aboutus/jobs along with the full job description. Applications to be sent to [email protected].
Please note that Cvs will not be considered for this role, however applications will be sent to applicants.
Closing date for applications: midday 21 September 2026
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 1 October 2026
Anticipated start date – October/November 2026
What We Offer
You will be part of a friendly and dedicated team working in a unique and beautiful setting, helping to protect and share The Bishop’s Palace for the benefit of visitors, communities and future generations. You will be able to build experience across all areas of marketing in a creative and varied environment.
- Benefits include: 8% employer pension contributions, Death in service & Health Assistance Package, Free membership, guest passes, Outdoor theatre tickets and more!
- 25 days annual leave (pro‑rata) plus long service holiday rewards
The Bishop’s Palace is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident and Real Living Wage Employer.
Pay: £25,877.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wells BA5 2PD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Administrative: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
