Common Ambition Bristol (CAB) is a project led by Brigstowe working in partnership with people of African and Caribbean heritage and sexual health care staff to reduce HIV infections, stigma and generally improve sexual health. The project is in its third year and its aim is to support people to make decisions about their own communities’ specific sexual health needs. In order for this project to be a success we are looking for two additional people to take on the role as community members, of African & Caribbean heritage, to join 4 other community members to be part of the Project Delivery Group who have helped co-design the project, making key decisions and support the running of the project.  

In order to join the Project Delivery Group as a ‘Community Member’ you will be from and have good links with African and/or Caribbean heritage communities in Bristol. You will have a passion for diversity and equal opportunities and be able to think creatively, be able to evaluate information, problem solve and make decisions. You will also have good time management and organizational skills and be able to use a computer. 

As part of the Project Delivery Group, you will be meeting around three hours per month (sometimes more) with an additional expected hour for reading and responding to emails in between meetings. You will be able to brief the different partners in the project on local language, culture, faith and community of different African and Caribbean heritage communities. You will help assess, evaluate and provide ongoing feedback on the chosen activities throughout the project. Your role will also include deciding on how to spend the project’s activity budget.  

You will receive: 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities 
• Regular support from the Project Coordinator 

You will join a collaborative, supportive, motivated and dynamic team.