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Job Opportunity: Strategic Coordinator, South Bristol Digital Neighbourhood

May 8, 2008 Posted by Kevin in : Bristol, jobs , trackback

Connecting Bristol is working in close partnership with Knowle West Media Centre, Bristol City Council and Citizens Online to develop a South Bristol Digital Neighbourhood programme. We are now looking for a Strategic Coordinator to initiate and manage a new EverybodyOnline project as part of this programme.

This role requires a dynamic individual who can maximize the potential of digital inclusion to tackle social exclusion. They will provide strong leadership and will work with a network of local partners.

The post holder will work strategically to promote the programme and identify new projects, new opportunities, new partnerships and new funding streams as well as supervising the work of the project’s Outreach worker. The successful candidate will demonstrate the experience and ability to:

Develop strategic understanding of the use of ICT and digital media in promoting social inclusion
Work jointly with the local community and a range of partners across the public, private and third sectors
Be entrepreneurial and persuasive – able to enthuse people and build interest in ICT locally
Able to conduct research and produce clear, concise plans, records and reports

The post holder will work from the Knowle West Media Centre, an internationally recognised neighbourhood-based digital media centre with a strong focus on grassroots community engagement and the environment.

This post is offered as a fixed term contract and funding is currently in place until 2011. The application form and job details are available from the Citizens Online website.