Job Description

Summary:

Community Coordinator Central Office based, with an expectation of travel to other working locations as needed 25,000 per annum (FTE; 20,000 pro rata) 28 hours per week (pro rata, flexible pattern) Closing date: Sunday 10th August 2025, midnight

Interviews will be held Friday 22nd August at The Old Malthouse, Victoria Road, Winchester, SO23 7DU.

Community Coordinator

The Brendoncare Foundation are recruiting a

Community Coordinator

to support the Clubs and Community Team across all functions of our membership offer and the clubs we provide for members.



We have hundreds of members and volunteers across Hampshire and this role will involve active coordination and support for them, whether that means assisting new volunteers to familiarise themselves with our policies and procedures, stepping in to support a club if there is an absence, getting creative with leaflets and promotions, lending a hand with administrative tasks centrally, or meeting other organisations with our Locality Managers to help us grow our range of services.



In particular, this role will play a key part in the opening of new clubs in our forthcoming Knightwood Community Hub this year and helping them to be successful.



The role would suit someone who enjoys working at pace, with flexibility and variety, and who likes to network both internally and externally, as a keen representative of our values as a charity.



While this role is based in our Central Office in Winchester, it has an expectation of flexibility around working location, enabling travel to our clubs as needed.



Distribution of hours can be flexible around your personal commitments, but we would request that you do generally work on Mondays and Fridays and at times that ensure a range of cover for our clubs. On occasion, there may be a need for additional time spent in your role if there are any unexpected incidents, for which you will receive TOIL, with the agreement of your line manager.

What will I be doing?

Taking an active role in coordinating our clubs and community support services, stepping in as and when needed to help our services run smoothly and ensuring that our members and volunteers are always safe and supported. Championing the importance of working closely with our members to help the team develop and coordinate the opening of future clubs and services. Supporting administrative functions related to Membership and maintaining evidence of our charitable impact, including reporting and helping to gather feedback through surveys and forums, as directed by your line manager. Assisting the team in relation to enquiries from the community around membership and liaising with other teams as needed to direct enquiries to those most able to help across the organisation. Helping to coordinate our work with other internal teams within Brendoncare wherever needed and being a fantastic representative for our services externally. Supporting our two Locality Managers in relation to covering clubs as and when is needed, to include carrying out safety checks or helping to plan events and special occasions, as directed. Being an active role model to your colleagues and an advocate of the Brendoncare values at all times.

What do I need to have to apply?

Essential:


Understanding of the issues affecting older people. Ability to work with a wide range of people in an inclusive way. Good communication skills and the ability to demonstrate active listening. Ability to prioritise workload and support the team with general administrative tasks as directed. Experience of community engagement, with a willingness to act as a key secondary line of support across our range of services and clubs, including occasionally stepping in to run clubs during periods of volunteer or colleague absence (both in-person and online). Experience in facilitating the gathering of insights, lived experience accounts and feedback to support service improvements. A full driving license and access to a vehicle. Good level of literacy. Good level of IT literacy. A positive 'can do' attitude.

Desirable:


Experience of working with/in the voluntary sector services for older people. Experience in supporting and engaging with volunteers. An awareness of general safeguarding issues which may arise in relation to older people. Microsoft Office 365 products experience.

Benefits:

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 after 5 years) Comprehensive training and continuing personal development Free initial DBS Check Free on-site parking subject to availability Access to our BUPA Employee Assistance Programme Enrolment onto our pension scheme Subsidised professional membership where applicable Early Pay




If this role aligns with what you are looking for in your next career move, apply today!