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We are hiring for our exciting UnMuseum project!
We are recruiting for two roles - Developer for the UnMuseum Digital Platform and Heritage Evaluation Consultant - for our exciting UnMuseum project, a platform for Black and Racially Minoritised communities across the South West of England to explore and express their own heritage, histories, and identities, in their own words, on their own terms, and through their own cultural expressions, made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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FREE DIGITAL BOOTCAMPS WITH CODING BLACK FEMALES
Coding Black Females are offering free Digital Skills Bootcamps in Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire, Somerset and the surrounding areas, open to all genders and ethnicities. These bootcamps are for people who have at least 6 months of previous tech learning or work experience and are looking to take their skills to the next level. At the end of the bootcamp, you will also receive employability support. The courses on offer are:
Digital Marketing for Self-Employed and Entrepreneurs
Data Analytics
Software Development in Python
Cybersecurity
Cloud Computing (AWS re/Start)
PAID LISTENING GROUP OPPORTUNITY WITH SHELTER
Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity, wants to hear directly from you about the way they look and talk as an organisation. They want to hear what connects with you, and how the organisation can better reflect anti-racism* in what it says and does. They are inviting people to attend a 90-minute online listening session to hear your thoughts.
These sessions are specifically for Black and People of Colour. You do not need to have heard of Shelter before, and you may or may not have experience of homelessness or the housing emergency.
The listening session will run in January/ February 2026. There will also be an opportunity to attend an in-person workshop at a later date; more information about this will be available after the listening session, and you can decide if you’d like to take part.
*Anti-racism means actively working to challenge and remove racism wherever it appears, whether this is between people, in workplaces, or in laws and policies. It’s a commitment to take action against racism, not just to be against it.
JOB OPPORTUNITies AT QUARTET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Quartet has been connecting local generosity with local needs to create lasting change across the West of England for over three decades, with their funding supporting local charitable groups across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. They are currently recruiting for two new roles:
Director of Development (permanent, full-time, closing Friday 16th January)
Financial Controller (12 months fixed-term, 21 hours per week, closing Wednesday 23rd January)
TRUSTEE OPPORTUNITY AT BRISTOL OLD VIC THEATRE SCHOOL
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is seeking to appoint several exceptional and energetic individuals as Trustees. This is a unique opportunity to play a key part in setting the strategic direction of the organisation, working with key industry partners, alumni, and wider stakeholders to develop cutting-edge training across theatre, film, television, and gaming.
Candidates will need to be strategically engaged, focused and thoughtful in their contribution, and diligent in developing a nuanced understanding of the institution and of the performing arts industry. Application closing date: 31st January 2026.
Support Opportunity For Community Organisations In The South West
Just Fair is offering 11 months of tailored human rights support in 2026 for two organisations based in the South West. If your work touches on poverty, housing, food, health, education, work or inequality, this programme can help you co-design a rights-based project rooted in your community’s priorities.
Just Fair’s support offer includes dedicated 1:1 support, peer learning spaces, project development help — plus a £2,500 bursary for South West participants. Applications close 20th January, 17:00.
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER ROLE AT BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Are you proactive and highly organised, who loves systems and processes? Do you feel passionate about providing opportunities for local communities to engage in democracy? Bristol City Council are looking for a part-time Development Officer (18.5 hours) to work as part of a team, with Councillors and partner organisations to support the delivery of Area Committees - a mechanism for local level devolved decision making in Bristol.
The role is offered as a hybrid model, with an expectation to be in the office 50% of the time. Evening work will be required, mostly around committee meetings and community workshops. Deadline 11th January 2026.
BRISTOL HORN YOUTH CONCERN IS HIRING TWO YOUTH WORKERS
Bristol Horn Youth Concern is a non-profit that grew out of a community-driven need to provide support, guidance and opportunities for young residents aged 11 – 19 and their families. They provide open-access, free-of-charge opportunities for community members to build relationships, make new friends, and acquire new skills that can lead to teamwork, employment opportunities, and greater community cohesion.
They are hiring two Youth Workers to work 10 hours a week. This is a paid role (rate to be agreed) and will be funded for 6 months with possible continuation, starting ASAP. To apply, please email: hornyouthconcern@hotmail.co.uk.
CHAIR OF TRUSTEES OPPORTUNITY AT QUARTET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Quartet Community Foundation is seeking a new chair of trustees to lead its dynamic and committed Board. Trustees on Quartet’s Board actively contribute to setting the strategic direction of Quartet, helping to advise and run the organisation. As Chair of Trustees, you will work with other members of the Board to form an effective, accountable governing body which provides leadership and support for the dedicated team in delivering Quartet’s strategic plan.
Culturally Appropriate Counsellors Wanted
Are you a qualified counsellor passionate about making a difference in diverse communities? Plymouth and Devon Race Equality Council are looking for people to help support individuals from Black and Minoritised communities living in Plymouth.
They are hoping to attract counsellors with lived experience or experience of working with people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, however training will be provided. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering initiative that places cultural understanding at the heart of mental health support. Closing date 30th October 2025.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR FREE LEGAL ADVICE?
If you do not qualify for legal aid, a solicitor may be able to take on your case as part of their pro bono work.
Pro bono work is free legal help for people who cannot afford to pay for legal services and do not qualify for legal aid. Solicitors work pro bono to help make sure everyone has access to justice when they need it. Pro bono work is voluntary and there’s no obligation to do it, although many solicitors choose to.
FINDING A PRO BONO LAWYER
LawWorks is a charity which connects lawyers with people who cannot get legal aid. It can provide free advice on issues such as:
debt
welfare rights
housing matters
employment law
consumer disputes
You’ll need to make an appointment to see a lawyer at one of LawWorks’ legal advice clinics. legal advice clinic near you
You might have to pay legal costs if you lose your case and the other party has been given professional legal help. you should discuss what costs you might have to pay with your lawyer before they start work on your case.
OTHER SOURCES OF FREE LEGAL HELP
Support Through Court is a charity which can help you if you have to go to court without a lawyer. It can:
explain how the court works
help you with forms and any documents you might need in court
help you plan what you want to say in court
provide someone to go to court with you for support
discuss settling issues without going to court
provide details of other specialist advice agencies
AdviceNow is an online advice resource run by the charity Law for Life: the Foundation for Public Legal Education.
It has practical information about your rights and the law in England and Wales on subjects such as:
going to court
employment
consumer affairs
health and social care
crime and police
housing and homelessness