Community Development Lead - Volunteer

Overview

Hive Mind Speaks is a civic arts organisation using public art installations to influence policy, through citizen‑led deliberation and independent national referendums. Our Community Development Lead will build relationships, trust and participation across the communities we engage.

Your world will help Hive Mind Speaks by:

• Contributing to a pioneering new model of citizen power in the UK
• Supporting artists, civic technologists, academics and policy thinkers in shaping policy
• Shape a growing national movement from the ground up
• Influence how communities are involved in real political change

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in community organising, social/mission led work or participatory engagement
• Is a strong communicator and facilitator, especially across diverse communities
• Understands the importance of accessibility and inclusion
• Is passionate about democratic reform and creative civic participation
• Can work independently while also collaborating closely with our core team

Hybrid

• Build relationships with grassroots groups, mutual networks, cultural hubs and community leaders in key areas across the UK
• Support issue‑framing with real community input
• Help design and facilitate inclusive engagement in our deliberation and referendum processes
• Champion accessibility in all public‑facing activity
• Coordinate community‑led initiatives arising from our projects
• Feed insights back to our team to help shape policy influence strategy