Senior Community Development Practitioner Race Equity

Job reference VAC
008286. Date posted 10/06/2026. Final date to receive applications 10/08/2026.

Location:

City Hall, College Green, City Centre Bristol BS1 5TR
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Salary: BG12: £42,839 - £46,142 pro rota.

Contract:

Blank, Contractual hours: 18.5.

Job type:
Part Time, Permanent. Job share:
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

We are looking for an enthusiastic senior community development practitioner to join the community development team  role will focus on equity and inclusion, applying asset‑based principles to drive sustainable community capacity, strengthen equity voices and principles, and assist services and partners to deliver equitable and inclusive services across the city. This citywide role focuses on race equity.

• Apply asset‑based principles to drive sustainable community capacity.
• Strengthen equity voices and principles across the community.
• Assist services and partners to deliver equitable and inclusive services.
• Contribute to addressing persistent social inequity and inclusion in the city.
• Focus on race equity initiatives and outcomes.

• Relevant experience and knowledge in community development, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to apply asset‑based social work principles.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse communities and addressing social inequities.
• Appreciation for cultural diversity and a commitment to equity.

• Flexible working and flexitime.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Supportive environment contributing to Bristol’s future.

Bristol City Council is an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident employer. We welcome and promote people from all sections of the community. Applicants who consider themselves disabled and meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.