Community engagement Work, Jobs in Taunton, Eng (with Salaries)

Community Engagement Coordinator
ESS —Langport
- £15 an hour
- Temporary
- CRM software
- In-person
- Marketing
- Free parking
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Padel Coach
Smash Padel —Taunton
- £36,000 - £44,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
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Youth Justice Intervention Worker
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £28,598 - £32,061 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
11d
Activity Angel
Reminiscence Learning —Wellington
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
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9d
Receptionist
Taunton School —Taunton
- £12.90 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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1d
Connect to Work Employment Support Co-Ordinator
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
4d
Supporter Care Coordinator
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts —Taunton
- £15,736 - £26,227 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
Engagement Officer
YMCA Dulverton Group —Bridgwater
- £25,947.59 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
PCN Administration Assistant
Tone Valley PCN —Creech Saint Michael
- £12.75 - £13.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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4d
Partnerships Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £28,142 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
2d
Family Time Support Worker
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £25,989 - £28,142 a year
- Care experience
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Annual leave
Head Coach / Gym supervisor
Superstar Studios LTD —Cullompton
- £30,500 - £32,500 a year
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Management
- First Aid Certification
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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5d
Boarding House Manager
Taunton School —Taunton
- £19,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- Working with children
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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1d
Sergeant at Mace / Mayor's Driver (Casual worker)
Taunton Town Council —Taunton
- £13.26 - £13.47 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Administrative experience
- Driving
- Organisational skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme
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Engagement Tutor
Lexia Education Services —Bridgwater
- £30 - £36 an hour
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- Teaching
Marketing, Publicity and Events Coordinator
Involve Voluntary Action Mid Devon —Tiverton
- £29,100 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Social media management
- In-person
- Work from home
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5d
Team Leader Local Laws
Wellington Shire Council —Street
- £92,473 - £100,655 a year
- Full-time
- Restaurant
- Café
- Communication skills
11d
Senior Employee Relations Advisor
Leonardo UK Ltd —Yeovil
- £55,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Human resources
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
4d
Media and Communications Officer
Wells City Council —Wells
- Up to £31,364 a year
- Weekend availability
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- In-person
- Flexitime
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Delivery Manager/ Scrum Master
Scrumconnect Consulting —Taunton
- £450 - £500 a day
- Azure
- Software development
- Agile

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Community Engagement Coordinator

ESS
Langport

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Job details

Temporary | Part-time
£15 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

CRM software
Numeracy
Canva
Fundraising
MailChimp
Marketing

Full job description

Community Champion

Community Engagement Co-ordinator

ESS Education and Support Services (CIO)
Location: Community Hub, Langport, Somerset, with outreach across Somerset
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months, part-time (20 hours per week)
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Start date: As soon as possible

Permanent full-time contract for the right candidate would be considered

About the role

With fresh Big Lottery funding and a committed team, this is an exciting time to join ESS. We are not just sustaining what we have built , we are developing new projects, partnerships, and potential. The Community Coordinator will play a central role in shaping this future, providing the community direction needed to grow our impact, strengthen our foundations, and Coordinator our mission.

You will be the visible and accessible face of our Community Hub in Langport: building relationships, running events, writing funding bids, managing communications, and amplifying the voices of people who need it most.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement & Advocacy

Act as the visible and accessible advocate for the local community.
Build strong relationships with residents, local groups, charities, schools, councils, and businesses.
Lead regular open community meetings and drop-in sessions to gather feedback and strengthen collaboration.
Support and amplify the voices of community members, particularly those facing hardship or exclusion.

Programme Development & Delivery

Oversee and coordinate the Community Hub's programme of events, groups, workshops, and activities.
Identify emerging community needs and develop new projects and services to meet them.
Ensure events and workshops (e.g. cancer and addiction support, digital cafés, employability skills, literacy and numeracy, budgeting, and healthy eating) are well-organised, accessible, and impactful.
Collaborate with local partners to create and deliver learning opportunities and skill-building workshops.

Fundraising

Identify and pursue income opportunities including grants, trusts, foundations, corporate sponsorship, and individual giving.
Write compelling funding proposals, reports, and grant applications tailored to funder requirements and deadlines.
Maintain a fundraising pipeline and calendar of opportunities.
Work closely with colleagues to identify projects and impact stories that align with fundraising goals.

Leadership & Coordination

Head up the Community Committee, facilitating collaboration and decision-making.
Work closely with the Hub team and wider ESS team to ensure a joined-up approach.
Document successes, impacts, and learnings to help shape future projects and funding opportunities.

Outreach & Communications

Manage ESS social media, newsletters, and brand communications for the Hub.
Improve signposting and access to information about local services.
Strengthen connections with other community hubs and networks across Somerset.
Actively promote the Hub's work to increase awareness, footfall, and engagement.
Safeguarding: This role does not involve regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults and does not require a DBS check. However, all ESS staff are expected to uphold our safeguarding values and report any concerns to the appropriate lead.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Experience & Skills

Proven experience in fundraising and/or marketing roles
Demonstrable success securing income (grants, donations, crowdfunding)
Excellent persuasive writing skills — funding applications and communications
Confident with social media, content creation tools, and basic design
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Highly organised; able to manage multiple competing deadlines
Experience coordinating community events, workshops, or programmes
Ability to identify community needs and develop responsive projects
Experience of outreach and building partnerships with local organisations
Marketing and communications experience

Values & Qualities

Passion for community, social justice, and the values of ESS
Ability to lead and facilitate groups or committees
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently

Desirable Criteria

Experience in the charity or non-profit sector
Familiarity with CRM tools or supporter databases
Knowledge of homelessness, mental health, or rural disadvantage
Ability to use Canva, Adobe Express, or Mailchimp

Why Join Us

Opportunity to make a real difference in a thriving community hub
Flexible part-time hours — 20 hours per week
Supported by Big Lottery funding with exciting growth plans
Collaborative, passionate, and values-driven team
Ongoing training and professional development

How to Apply

Please email [email protected]. with your CV. We'll send you the ESS Application Form to complete and return. CVs will only be accepted when accompanied by a completed application form.

ESS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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community engagement jobs in taunton, eng

Community Engagement Coordinator

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Youth Justice Intervention Worker

Activity Angel

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Supporter Care Coordinator

Engagement Officer

PCN Administration Assistant

Partnerships Officer

Family Time Support Worker

Head Coach / Gym supervisor

Boarding House Manager

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Team Leader Local Laws

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