Community Development Facilitator

Community Development Facilitator

Application Deadline: Monday 6 July, 9:00 am - please follow details below regarding how to apply

***CV's via Linkedin will not be considered***

Hours: 0.6FTE (22.5 hrs based on 37.5 hrs per week)

Contract: 3 years Fixed term to September 2029, with the likely extension to December 2029, and possibly beyond (subject to further fundraising by the company).

Salary: Annual = £19,032 (0.6 pro rata of F/T rate £31,720.00)

Talking Birds is looking for someone with a passion for community empowerment to join our small team to work on an exciting new programme over the next 3+ years. It’s a role that would suit someone who has worked in community development, participatory democracy, climate justice, or nature-based work, and can empower people to make things happen in their own neighbourhoods.

Building on the recommendations from our Citizens’ Assembly, Art for the People (2021), we are now embarking on a multi-year programme connecting communities, culture and creative climate action, with the support of the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.

The programme involves collaborative, creative place-making combined with strategy development grounded in neighbourhoods. Building carefully outwards from the work already done to pilot, advance and deliver the Assembly’s recommendations, and steered with the help of our cohort of Assembly participants turned Creative Community Changemakers.

To apply: Please send a letter by email (up to 1000 words) along with a CV or list of work to [email protected].

Please attach both your letter & CV in pdf format to your e-mail, with the subject: [YourName] Community Development Facilitator Application.

In your letter, please let us know:

• What interests you most about working with Talking Birds in this role?

• How do your skills and experience match the person specification?

• What particular strengths do you think you will bring to the company?

• Details of two Referees, including a recent employer (whether as staff or freelancer or volunteer). 

For more information visit talkingbirds.co.uk/2026/06/09/come-and-work-with-us/ and download the job pack.