Church And Community Development Officer Jobs in Marylebone, Greater London
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Temple Church is located in the Temple, City of London. The Church serves the legal colleges (Inns of Court) of Inner and Middle Temple, and serves members of the Inns and their families, London’s residents, visiting jurists and travellers from all over the world through the provision of some of the most uplifting services, music and discussions in London. Inner and Middle Temple have established a new registered charity, Temple Church Trust (Reg no 1205712), to maintain the Church, support its choristers and professional musical team, and develop its charitable activities. In advance of the Trust becoming operational in the summer, the Temple Church Committee wishes to appoint the first Chief Executive Officer of the Trust.
The role:
The CEO will be expected to lead and coordinate an established team of full-time and part-time staff; manage the Church’s multifaceted stakeholder network; ensure close control and management of the Church’s resources; and represent the Church and its work to the two Inns and externally so that the Church can function effectively and plan confidently for the future. The CEO will also be responsible for the Church's sensitive commercial development through the Trust’s wholly-owned commercial subsidiary company.
What we need:
You will be an excellent leader with effective interpersonal skills. Your recent experience will be at the director level or equivalent in the third sector, public sector, military or commerce. You will have a proven track record of leading or significantly contributing to the leadership of an organisation similar in size and complexity to the Temple Church. Proven experience in managing and delivering projects and income generation is essential. You should demonstrate a commitment to learning and development and sympathy for the mission and values of the Church of England.
What we offer:
This is a full-time position with an annual salary of £75,000. Benefits include a generous non-contributory defined contribution pension scheme, private health care, and 25 days’ annual leave (plus public holidays).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a new Chief Executive to steer CDI through the next stage of our journey.
We are a team of creative, committed colleagues dedicated to improving emotional health and challenging social injustice wherever & whenever we can and with whatever resources we have to hand.
“CDI is an amazing organisation to work for. The workforce is as diverse as it is talented, bonded by a commitment to listen to the children, young people and families in Croydon and provide meaningful support to inspire self-empowerment, solution-finding and fulfilment.”
CDI Staff member
In this role, you will lead CDI across all its functions to ensure the successful deployment, development and long-term sustainability of our early intervention and prevention support services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a passion for developing people, and supporting a Christian charity to tackle complex challenges like poverty and exclusion by mobilising people, churches, and whole communities to make a positive difference?
We are seeking an HR and Administration Officer to join our team, working closely across our organisation and our Senior Leadership Team to provide HR support, embedding policy and excellent practice in a way that strengthens our culture and upholds our core values.
This is a varied role that will suit a HR generalist, providing support and advice on the full range of activities that form the employee life cycle. This includes recruitment and onboarding of new staff, ensuring our policies represent best practice and that they are embedded in the culture of CUF, liaising with payroll, maintenance of the staff handbook, promoting personal development, ensuring our online HR software is used to its full capability, ensuring our appraisal process is robust and a range of other HR tasks.
The role will be key in our ambition to promote a positive working environment with good wellbeing and personal development opportunities for our team.
This role will also include other administrative tasks and project work to support our Senior Leadership Team.
To apply, please send/email an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification
Closing date: Midday Thursday 18th April, with interviews Tuesday 9th May (in London)
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We are delighted to be working in partnership with Kingsley Hall Church and Community Centre (KHCCC) to secure their brand-new Director of Development (Children and Families).
KHCCC has been a cornerstone of Barking and Dagenham for nearly a century, serving as a vibrant community hub where people gather for worship, celebration, and companionship. Since its establishment in 1929, it has been a place of solace and connection, remaining a vital part of the borough to this day. Their flagship site is renowned for its role as a local leader, offering a range of amenities such as the Street Kitchen café, Social Supermarket, diverse activities, preschool, and church gatherings, attracting hundreds of visitors weekly.
KHCCC are embarking on an exciting chapter, creating the new role of Director of Development (Children and Families). With their Christian values driving transformation, this role is pivotal. KHCCC are seeking an innovative leader to join their executive leadership team and help steer change.
This opportunity will involve leading the transformation of their established Pre-school into a thriving year-round nursery. Furthermore, it includes launching a new childcare service at their second church site, enriching family and children's initiatives, and strengthening ties with borough leaders and funding bodies. This role will be instrumental in establishing connections between KHCCC and other services, enabling the comprehensive development in a unified approach.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Experience in creating and implementing operational strategies and overseeing changes.
- Ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Experience in management, including overseeing teams and coordinating organisational tasks and responsibilities.
- A passion for family support and children's development.
This is a wonderful opportunity to join a nurturing and ambitious staff team that has daily devotions together. Including a weekly team meeting that is centred in prayer and envisioning.
Please note: Joining one of KHCCC’s church congregations is not compulsory, open to applicants who are members of other churches.
Please see the candidate pack for more details.
For an informal chat, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with the KHCCC statement of faith.
Closing date for applications: 28th April 2024
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by midday on 1 May prior to shortlisting on the 3 May.
First stage interviews with Kingsley Hall: w/c 13 May
Second stage interviews with Kingsley Hall: w/c 20 May
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Hours 36 hours (net) with evening and weekend working
Location Home-based within 45 minutes travel time of Evesham (WR11), looking after churches in Herefordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire
We’re looking for a Community Engagement Officer to join a talented team to inspire and empower communities to support their historic places of worship. This is a fundamental role within our West regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer.
Churches Conservation Trust works with communities to look after 357 historic churches, over two million visitors annually and hundreds of events both private and public. These ancient, listed sites are among the most beautiful locations in England.
You’ll be visiting sites in your patch regularly, encouraging new supporters, holding local meetings, and raising funds to meet each building’s unique needs. Sharing progress through a growing church plan for each of the 22 churches in your area, you’ll ensure these buildings thrive as beautifully maintained visitor attractions, as venues for events and as central parts of village, town or city life.
You’ll be supported by our team of experts, including fundraising, conservation, and learning and by our large network of church supporters.
If you know how to build and sustain community projects across a wide area, whether that’s in towns, cities or remote areas, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our vacancies page, where you will be directed to our online recruitment system. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post.
Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role, only applications submitted through our recruitment portal will be considered.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Thursday 4th April 2024.
Please note there is a two-stage interview process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a familiarisation visit on Tuesday 16th April 2024 in Evesham. This will be followed by interviews on Friday 19th April 2024 via Teams. Please note that the interview dates have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please email us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location Home based, with travel throughout England
An exciting opportunity for a motivated person to join the Trust and play a key role in securing the future of a number of nationally significant historic chapels.
Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration for its own estate. For this reason CCT has been contracted to deliver a programme of work for Historic Chapels Trust (HCT). HCT owns and cares for 20 of the most significant Nonconformist and Catholic chapels no longer in regular use by their congregations, all listed at Grade I and Grade II*. Key to the project is management of the assets, funded by the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) through their Cultural Assets Fund (CAF).
You will have previous experience in the field of historic buildings maintenance, repair or property management. You will be an effective communicator, be able to plan and deliver your own workload and also work as part of a team. As you’ll be working at chapels throughout England it is essential you have a full driving licence.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our vacancies pages to find out more and begin your application.
Please submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 8th April 2024.
The interviews will take place in Birmingham on Wednesday 17th April 2024. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Property & Asset Development Surveyor
The Vacancy
We are offering this unique opportunity to support the Methodist Church in delivering its strategic plan to make the best use of its property portfolio in local communities across the country.
Working alongside the Director and colleagues within the Property Support team, you will be a crucial team member providing professional guidance and support to Trustees nationally. Focussing on the unique skills you bring to the team, you will help guide them on matters including the planning, development and commercial potential for their property assets to enable them to make informed choices and contribute to the promotion and delivery of the Methodist Church’s property strategy.
Through your specific knowledge and experience, you will also have input into the provision of guidance, advice, communications, training and good practice for District Property Officers and the wider Methodist Church on property matters.
This is a hybrid/remote working role, with the post holder required to travel to our offices in London, Manchester and any other locations around the country as necessary.
About You
We are looking for someone who wants to make a positive contribution to the work of the Property Support team and be equally comfortable collaborating in a team environment or under your own initiative. You will be an experienced professional development surveyor or equivalent, with a record of developing and implementing innovative and practical strategies for the management, use, reuse and development of property.
You will be called upon to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders including committees and therefore a mix of excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills are essential.
We are a collaborative team and therefore welcome applications from those who wish to contribute to the work of the team in a positive and proactive way.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
Closing Date: 19 April 2024
Interview Date: 29 & 30 April 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible via our website.
The Diocese of Southwark is the third largest Diocese, by population, in the Church of England, covering most of south London and East Surrey, and is also one of the most ethnically diverse dioceses in the United Kingdom. Almost 40% of our churches are attended by a majority of UKME/GMH congregations and a large proportion of the pupils in our schools also come from ethnically diverse backgrounds. We recognise, celebrate, and embrace this diversity, committing to an integrated Diocesan approach to racial justice, as reflected in our Diocesan Vision, and prioritising and supporting healing and reconciliation in our communities.
In 2021 we launched the Diocese of Southwark's Anti Racism Charter (ARC): Strategies for enhancing ethnic diversity and inclusion which builds on earlier work in the Diocese and developed a subsequent 12-point plan to embed the ARC in real action.
We have worked hard to embed the ARC into our Diocesan vision and our management oversight structures and are now focusing even more intentionally on our recruitment, training and education challenges in our parishes and in the communities they serve.
This is an ideal opportunity if you are a practising Christian with a good knowledge of the Bible and an understanding of the theology of the place of racial justice in the church, and have experience of:
- Working within the realm of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
- Leading engagement/change programmes and organising events
- Working with a diverse range of stakeholders from different disciplines and with differing viewpoints
- Experience of working to deliver Racial Justice initiatives in varied contexts
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to make a real difference to the work and progress of the Diocese, and more widely the National Church, in advancing in the area of racial justice for all.
Summary
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
As Safeguarding Lead, you will implement the model with a designated group of dioceses and cathedrals on a pilot basis. Subsequently, you will support the roll-out of the model across the Church to onboard dioceses and cathedrals that were not involved in the pilot. You will also provide the ongoing support to a specific group of dioceses and cathedrals.
Northern Region Safeguarding Lead (hybrid work arrangement) You will work with individual dioceses and cathedrals in the North of England. This role offers hybrid working options, working from home and from our office in Central London. This group of dioceses and cathedrals for the pilot includes Blackburn Cathedral, York Minster, the diocese of Newcastle, and both the Cathedral and diocese of Lincoln.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Working in partnership with a group of dioceses and cathedrals, the roles are responsible for co-ordinating and leading the operational implementation of the four work streams which comprise the overall IICSA Recommendations 1 & 8 and Regional Model Pilot Project:
1. IICSA Recommendation 1: the introduction and operation of the DSO (Diocese Safeguarding Officer) and the CSO (Cathedral Safeguarding Officer) roles, including the wider system changes required.
This will include the professional supervision and quality assurance of the work of the DSO/CSO roles, which will include:
Advice and guidance on individual cases and safeguarding-related situations and developments
Encouragement of curiosity about different hypotheses for understanding cases and safeguarding situations
Reflection on self, exploring what influences the CSO/DSO's perspectives and what impact safeguarding situations have on the CSO/DSO
Analysis, making connections with relevant research findings and theory
Quality assuring the work of the CSO/DSO, providing feedback and identifying professional development and support needs
[NB: A model of professional supervision has been selected and the Safeguarding Leads will be trained in the model].
2. Regional support model / Northern Region
For Regional Safeguarding Leads:
Development and piloting of a regional model of support
This will involve working with a cluster of dioceses and cathedrals collectively to enhance positive outcomes through, for example:
Joint working, sharing of resources and other mutual support arrangements
Joint commissioning of specific services
Peer auditing
Development of survivor engagement arrangements
Sharing of best practice
Group as well as individual supervision
Strengthening connections with other Church bodies and relevant services in the region
For Northern Safeguarding Leads:
Development and piloting of forms of support customised to the needs of individual dioceses and cathedrals
The Safeguarding Lead will be expected to promote creative approaches to practice development to achieve good safeguarding outcomes.
3. Quality Assurance development
Working with the Research and Evaluation Lead roles in the NST to support dioceses and cathedrals with the introduction and further development of the Church's draft national safeguarding standards and quality assurance framework. This will include contributing to the design of the independent auditing arrangements as required by IICSA Recommendation 8.
4. The safeguarding function and resource assessment
Clarifying the range of the safeguarding responsibilities of dioceses and cathedrals, what this means for different roles, and the structure and skill sets required for diocesan and cathedral safeguarding services. From this, developing an objective methodology for determining the resources that dioceses and cathedrals need to deliver safeguarding to a good standard.
5. Relationships with internal stakeholders in dioceses and cathedrals
The Safeguarding Lead will establish effective relationships with key stakeholders within the dioceses and cathedrals they are working with - in particular, their senior leadership teams and Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panels or equivalent in cathedrals. This will include providing evidence-based feedback in respect of the quality and capacity of safeguarding functions within the diocese and/or cathedral. This will highlight areas of strength, as well as areas needing development, including systemic vulnerabilities.
6. Relationship with external stakeholders
The Leadership teams of dioceses and cathedrals are responsible for the development of effective partnerships with external statutory and non-statutory bodies. The Safeguarding Lead will support the leadership teams within dioceses and cathedrals in the strengthening of relations with statutory and non-statutory organisations where necessary, including providing help to identify and remove obstacles to effective partnership working.
The roles will evolve during the course of the pilot stage.
Essential
Skills/Aptitudes:
Able to apply safeguarding theory and good practice models in a way that delivers positive outcomes for children and / or vulnerable adults
Able to identify and assess risk, and to develop plans which keep people safe and promote positive well-being
Able to work collaboratively to influence improvements to safeguarding practice
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, engaging diverse stakeholders with authenticity and expertise
Able to build effective relationships with victims, survivors and alleged perpetrators in safeguarding situations and to use the relationships to keep people safe and promote well-being
Able to quality assure safeguarding practice and organisational change
Able to hold a position of authority and lead by example Able to develop the professional potential of individuals
Able to provide feedback and hold difficult conversations
Able to mediate and resolve different perspectives
Able to develop new ways of working for an organisation
Knowledge/Experience:
Case worker lead responsibility in cases involving the protection and safeguarding of children and / or vulnerable adults
Up-to-date knowledge of research and evidence-based practice models relevant to safeguarding
Experience of providing professional supervision in respect of safeguarding
Proven experience working at a strategic level, at least at middle management level, influencing decision-making and implementation
Expertise of working with and engaging victims and survivors Leading organisational change and development, including cultural change and creative practice development, that results in improved outcomes for relevant stakeholders
Working with statutory and non-statutory organisations in managing safeguarding allegations and assessing risk
Understanding of the aims, nature and structure of the Church of England
Personal Attributes:
Able to inspire trust, confidence and commitment of others
Personal authority, gravitas and confidence, able to influence and persuade at all levels and with a range of stakeholders
Expert in valuing and managing relationships with others as the means of delivering change; emotionally intelligent
Politically astute - understanding, and managing successfully, organisational politics Principled - strong value base and commitment to doing the right thing
Brave - willing to challenge others (including those with power) constructively
Good understanding of self; understands how their personal history, life experiences and characteristics inform how they understand and respond to safeguarding situations
Self-reflexive - welcomes feedback from others
Personal resilience - working effectively in a pressured environment and under scrutiny Can-do approach to leadership and change - clear vision, engages people, able to overcome obstacles, finds solutions, remains optimistic
Proven ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and work sensitively around those affected by safeguarding issues
Strong commitment to equality and diversity
In sympathy with the aims of the Church of England
Education / Professional qualifications
Relevant professional qualification (e.g. social work or probation qualification), or equivalent experience relevant to safeguarding.
Circumstances:
This role will include extensive national travel and the possibility that the locations you supervise may change as the pilot progresses into business as usual.
- A salary of £66,186 per annum plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 30 days annual leave plus three additional days
- Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of just 1-2 days per week in our office in Westminster
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies
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- Department: Finance Department
- Location: In and around the parish of All Souls
- Reports to: Finance Manager
- Working Hours: 5 days a week (35 hours/week; Full time)
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
- Contract: Permanent
Introduction
Welcome to All Souls Langham Place, a vibrant, Anglican Evangelical Church in the heart of London's West End. Our passion and commitment revolve around the core principle of being 'All for Jesus!' This ethos underpins everything we do as a church, and we are grateful for the diverse and international community that forms our church family.
As an integral part of God's worldwide Church, we embrace a spirit of generosity and graciousness in our fellowship with other churches. At the same time, we remain firmly rooted in the unchanging authority of God's Word. We recognize that All Souls Langham Place is just one small but significant part of the grand tapestry of Christ's Kingdom.
All Souls Church is composed of four distinct charities, each with a unique role in fulfilling our mission.
All Souls Langham Place serves as the central church body, providing a spiritual home and nurturing environment for our congregation. Langham Arts is dedicated to enriching our worship through music ministry. All Souls Serves the City (ASSTC) is our dedicated social action ministry, passionately engaged in serving and impacting the wider community. Through ASSTC, we actively demonstrate God's love and compassion to those in need. Lastly, the St. Paul's Trust plays a vital role in supporting the work undertaken by our church.
Together, these four charities collaborate to extend Christ's Kingdom, utilising the gifts and resources God has bestowed upon us. We firmly believe that Jesus is for all, and we aspire to be wholeheartedly 'All for Jesus.' With our rich heritage, exciting location, and a genuine desire to make a difference, we invite you to join us on this remarkable journey of faith and service.
Job Description
As the Finance Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing various financial aspects within our organisation and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This role will require a strong understanding of gift aid compliance, legislative changes, and financial account management. Additionally, you will act as the subject matter expert for finance systems and serve as a backup for the Finance Manager when necessary.
The Finance Officer is part of the All Souls staff team supporting the church's ministry, being part of team fellowship and prayer groups. The staff, church officers and wider church family work together to deliver our vision and, as we do so, we can live out our Christian beliefs in every aspect of the daily life of the church. As a senior member of the staff team, you will play a full part in the life of the Church, including weekly staff fellowship and prayer groups, occasional attendance at the Prayer Gathering and on occasions representing the church externally.
Responsibilities
- Accurately submit gift aid claims to HMRC for all charities under our organisation, ensuring adherence to regulations and guidelines.
- Keep abreast of legislative changes from HMRC related to gift aid and ensure all charities comply with the latest requirements.
- Oversee bank and investment accounts, liaising with banks and ensuring smooth information flow between the bank and charity trustees. Prepare monthly reconciliations for active bank accounts, SOLDO cards, Credit cards etc.
- Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for finance systems, overseeing the testing and implementation of new giving platforms, and providing setup and training for the team.
- Manage and train the Finance Admin Assistant to maintain a high standard of performance and development within the team.
- Be able to represent Finance in meetings when the Finance Manager is unavailable.
- Prepare and send budget reports to budget holders regularly, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
- Prepare management accounts for two smaller charities, provide detailed explanations for variances to management and trustees, and assist the Finance Manager with the preparation of Management accounts for All Souls.
- Handle accruals and balance sheet reconciliations with confidence and accuracy.
- Ensure accurate inter-company balances across all charities, including those that are run separately.
- Assist the Finance Manager with preparation for year-end audits. Utilise accounting knowledge to anticipate pressure points and potential issues ahead of year-end audits.
- Maintain professional communication with external and internal stakeholders, actively participating in Financial Accounts and statutory audits and examinations.
Person Specification
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant equivalent experience
- Proven experience in gift aid compliance and finance management
- Excellent knowledge of HMRC regulations related to gift aid
- Familiarity with finance systems and SAGE accounting software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Detail-oriented and capable of working with accuracy
- Committed to the evangelical Christian stance and mission of All Souls Church
- Ability to work alongside others while demonstrating Christian principles and behaviours
- Personal commitment to corporate prayer by prioritising attendance at staff prayer groups and meetings
- Leadership and team management skills (desirable)
Join our team and contribute to the financial success and compliance of our charitable organisation!
Applications
- Closing date: Sunday 7 April 2024 at 23.59
- Interviews: From Monday 8 April 2024
The All Souls Church family is diverse as the global body of Christ is diverse and as London is diverse. Applications are welcome from people from ethnic groups which are a minority in the UK.
There is an occupational requirement that the job-holder is a Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
In your cover letter, please outline why this position interests you and how you meet the Person Specification for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Opportunity: Partnership & Development Manager at London Seminary
Help empower London Seminary's future! Drive fundraising, cultivate vital connections, and champion our impactful mission. Join a passionate team. Now is your moment to embrace the exciting next phase of our five-year strategic plan. As London Seminary expands its impact, be a catalyst for advancing the kingdom of our God and King with bold faith.
Job Role:
Join London Seminary as our new Partnership & Development Manager. This new position is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our exciting journey as we expand our partnership, fundraising and income generation. We are seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic team player with exceptional interpersonal and fundraising skills, ready to thrive within our existing passionate staff team.
As the successful candidate, you will collaborate with the COO in shaping the future of London Seminary. Your responsibilities will include researching and identifying innovative fundraising opportunities with trusts, foundations, as well as developing individual supporters, transforming these connections into long-term relationships. You will also play a key role in supporting the COO during outreach activities at Christian churches and partnership events. Working within our dynamic team, you will craft high-quality, bespoke proposals and reports to showcase the impact and outcomes of London Seminary, enhancing awareness of our mission. Additionally, you'll assist the Principal in implementing new initiatives to raise awareness of our work and outreach.
This is a full-or part-time position with a competitive salary of between £30,000 and £35,000 depending on skills and experience, based at London Seminary in North London. We offer flexibility for hybrid working to the right candidate. We are also happy to accept applications looking for a part-time (0.8) role. Salary will be pro-rata.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with the COO to develop and implement the charity’s income development strategy both internally and externally.
- Identify, create and submit high-quality funding applications to trusts & foundations in alignment with their requirements and the overall fundraising strategy.
- Represent London Seminary at events, conferences, and community gatherings to promote awareness of the organisation and foster relationships with potential donors and partners.
- Support reporting requirements by demonstrating impact and outcomes.
- Record all activities using Salesforce CRM database.
Personal Specification:
- Detail-oriented with accuracy in preparing proposals.
- Highly motivated, supportive, and collaborative team player.
- Engaging personality with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive and professional approach to work, with the ability to work independently and manage a varied workload effectively.
- Highly effective communication skills.
- Proven success in fundraising.
- A confident networker that can build strong relationships.
- Strong ability to plan and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent IT skills, preferably including experience with a CRM database (knowledge of Salesforce would be an advantage).
Christian Faith:
Please note that we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK, and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith. They should be able to respect, uphold, and work within the Christian values, culture, and the faith statement of London Seminary. As the representative of a Christian charity, the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3. Please see attachments for the London Seminary Statement of Theological Position and Doctrinal Basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a passion for ending poverty, building partnerships, and growing the Kingdom of God? Then join our energetic, visionary and creative team.
We’re looking for an experienced and driven fundraising and communications professional to help us achieve God’s vision of human flourishing.
In this varied and versatile position, you’ll lead our fundraising and communications team and play a key role in resourcing and promoting CUF’s work to follow Jesus in serving the most disadvantaged people in our communities. You will help us communicate and celebrate the positive impact that churches have in the places in which we live.
As a key member of our management team, you’ll develop and implement comprehensive fundraising and communication strategies to help us deliver impactful work with the Church of England and other Christian denominations.
With a broad range of responsibilities across fundraising, communications, marketing and public relations, you’ll play a leading role in celebrating the CUFs achievements through powerful story-telling, impact reporting and effective media relations. You’ll also develop our digital strategy, with overall responsibility for our website, social media channels and email marketing.
How to apply
For an informal conversation about this role and for more information, please contact our Deputy CEO, The Rev’d Adam Edwards
To apply, please send/email an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification
Closing date: Midday Monday 15th April, with interviews Tuesday 30th April (in London)
Starting Salary: £32,829- £35,856 (FTE including London weighting)
Contract: Permanent Part-time (17.5 hours per week) Job Share
Location: London – Hybrid working with a minimum of 40% of your time in the London Office (home-based contract may be considered)
Job Profile
The post is a pivotal role in CAFOD’s Asia & Middle East (AME) team supporting the Head of Region in the management and co-ordination of regional programming and organisational processes ensuring smooth administration, programme cycle management and communications. The post holder will be responsible for building effective working relationships with peers in the International Programme Group, as well as with colleagues across CAFOD such as funding, finance, and communications. They will act as the AME focal point for communications, supporting programme teams to develop materials for internal and external audiences.
CAFOD’s Asia & Middle East region currently has core programmes in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lebanon, Myanmar, occupied Palestinian territory and Israel, Sri Lanka and Syria.
Key Responsibilities
The scope of the post falls into the following broad functions:
- Support and co-ordination: supporting the Head of Region in the management and coordination of cross-regional work and relevant organisational processes.
- Communications: supporting the effective communication and flow of information across the regional team and with the rest of the organisation, including supporting programme teams to prepare communications materials.
- Programme & financial support: supporting the Head of Region in the management of cross-regional partnership projects/programmes, providing similar support to Programme Officers in the region when their workload requires.
- Administration: providing administrative support to the Head of Region and the regional team,
- Representation: of the region across CAFOD (and occasionally externally), as requested by the Head of Region.
Support and coordination:
- Support and coordinate the region’s responsibilities towards relevant organisational and departmental processes and initiatives, including planning and reporting;
- Maintain and monitor cross-regional budgets and financial statements, working with the Head of Region on quarterly and annual financial reviews;
- Co-ordinate relevant regional/management team meetings, and ad-hoc meetings between members of the regional team and colleagues across CAFOD;
- Work with AME staff to ensure that there is a good level of understanding of CAFOD’s operating systems, policies and procedures, and where necessary provide training and induction.
Programme & financial support:
- Assist the Head of Region in the management of any cross-regional partnership projects/programmes, including correspondence with partners, approval and payment of grants, monitoring and reviewing reports, and maintaining paper and electronic project files.
- Support Programme Officers across the region in their work with partners, managing grants to partners and other aspects of programme support when programme workloads require.
Communications:
- Support the effective flow of information and communication within the regional team and across CAFOD.
- Act as a key point of contact for information on the region’s work and work collaboratively with programme staff and other teams to ensure that CAFOD’s work in the region is fully reflected in the organisational agenda (e.g. in campaigning, fundraising, communications or media work).
- Be an active source of internal communication, providing easy access to information by developing and maintaining a regional team SharePoint site, as well as other specific sites on the intranet, and engaging with the media team as appropriate.
Administration:
- Provide administrative support to the Head of Region, including correspondence, information systems, management of the team diary, preparation and follow-up of monthly team meetings, design and monitoring of filing systems, and maintenance of database and other systems to provide effective planning, communication and information flow,
- Accompany staff to ensure efficient and effective use of the Programme Cycle Management system, working in conjunction with other teams in CAFOD, to provide support when necessary (e.g. when access is disrupted),
- Be the first point of contact and/or provide essential administrative support to the regional teams.
- Organise and co-ordinate induction for new staff directly managed by the Head of Region
- Provide administrative support to other members of the team where required, including helping to organise programmes for overseas staff/partner visits, travel and accommodation needs, routine correspondence, and occasional cover for colleagues when absent,
- Coordinate the work of the region’s London-based volunteers and liaise with relevant staff on all volunteer-based issues.
Representation:
- Attend and represent the region in CAFOD networks, working groups and similar fora on behalf of the Head of Region, or other members of the team as required,
- In agreement with the Head of Region attend external meetings or events occasionally and identify and follow up on actions from these.
Focal Point Responsibilities
The Regional Support Officer is the AME regional focal point on Safe, Accountable, Dignified and Inclusive programming (SADI). This role is currently held by the other job-share, but this post-holder will deputise from time to time.
Your role is responsible for ensuring that the programming work you are accountable for is safe, accessible, dignified and inclusive, providing ongoing support and follow-up to our partners in this area.
Safeguarding
All CAFOD staff share the responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- An understanding of CAFODs faith-based partnership approach to development reflected in the Our Common Home strategic framework.
- Knowledge and some experience in budget planning and monitoring
- Knowledge and experience of Programme Management Cycle and PDMEAL
- Proficient in data management and usage, including the use of complex databases and programme cycle management systems and tools.
- Experience in managing robust systems and processes for information sharing, communication, and coordination.
- Excellent organisational skills and an ability to manage international conference calls/meetings & minute-taking.
- Understanding of effective and values-based partnership work between northern and southern organisations and communities
Job specific Criteria
- As part of CAFOD’s commitment to combating the climate crisis, CAFOD aims to minimise travel. There may be a requirement to travel up to 4 to 6 weeks per year.
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of programme management and quality standards in an international development context.
Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post may involve contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, or has responsibility for people who will do, and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues. If based in the UK the post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service). If the post is based outside the UK the post holder will be subject to a different checking process.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.
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CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
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About Us
Tearfund is a Christ-centred INGO, founded over fifty years ago. We have a big vision: to see all people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential.
Our income last year was over £85m making us one of the UK’s largest humanitarian and development INGOs.
Our Approach
We have a highly distinctive and strategic approach; we do everything with and through the church. It is the church that is local, relational and long-term – present before, during and after a crisis hits. It is the church that was called by God to build his Kingdom. So it is the church that can truly bring community transformation.
And in these volatile times, with shifting patterns in funding, and in the very challenging contexts in which we work, we see a moment of great opportunity for the church.
Our role is to help the church identify and realise this opportunity. We have set ourselves the goal of enabling 250,000 churches in the countries we operate to become the transformation centres for their communities that they are called to be. The Fundraising and Engagement team will make this possible by growing our global community of people who want to enter into a whole-life response to poverty with help from Tearfund.
Tearfund’s vision and ambitious strategy has seen us embark on a process of transformation, of focusing and simplifying our structures, operating model and messaging.
Role and Person Overview
We are seeking a creative and bold Christ-centred leader who can take this work forward, building on this season of change, to guide and inspire the 150-strong fundraising and engagement team. You will bring a deep knowledge and expertise in fundraising, marketing and communications allied to the spiritual maturity that ensures prayer and reliance on God are always at the heart of how we work. And you will have an empowering approach to leadership that will enable agility, creativity and impact in all we do.
If this vision inspires you, if this description of what we are seeking resonates, then please consider applying. We look forward to hearing from you and mutually discerning whether you are called to serve in this key leadership role.
For more details including how to apply please see the job pack. Closing date 16th April.
The Director of Operations will be a key member of our leadership team, enabling our growth through strategic and structural operational planning, implementation and delivery, ensuring that we realise our vision across our Resourcing Church network.
The successful candidate will be joining a growing church community at an exciting juncture in our history as we prepare to celebrate our 150th anniversary. Our church is thriving, with a large, diverse, and committed congregation, which reflects our community in Brixton, Camberwell and Kennington. We are a place of welcome and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people, and we are a training parish, with many ordinands, curates and musicians spending time here in recent years.
We have a thriving music programme with over 100 children singing in three choirs weekly, and we are active in our service to the community. We have two church schools, St Gabriel’s College and St John the Divine Primary School, and we are involved in a wide range of community and social action programmes from London Citizens to the Robes homeless shelter.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Vicar of St John the Divine to ensure the strategic priorities of the St John the Divine Resourcing Church network – currently St John the Divine Kennington, St Faith’s North Dulwich, and the Korean congregation at St James’ Malden – are delivered. They will also support our wider leadership team, including clergy, and lay leaders.
As our own network and congregations grow, we anticipate that there will be opportunity for the post-holder to grow the remit of the role and develop their career within the position.