Salary – £53,341 per annum

Term – Full Time role, 3-year Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date – 26th March 2021 at 9am

Interview Date –20th April 2021 via Zoom

The Diocese of Manchester has an inspiring vision for 2030 and we are already on our journey towards this. We now wish to appoint an experienced and dynamic Transformation Director to bring to life our vision for Transforming Manchester Diocese and in particular our proposals for mission communities.

Working closely with the COO/Diocesan Secretary, the post-holder will lead the development and implementation of the diocese’s transformation programme at a local level and oversee its delivery.  

Working closely with and supporting our newly appointed full-time Area Deans, the Transformation Director will ensure that local implementation plans are developed based on a robust analysis of the opportunities for mission and growth, as well as identifying the main challenges to be addressed.  They will also put in place appropriate programme management arrangements. All of this activity will be underpinned by a governance framework for the programme.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of delivering organisational change through programme management, and evidence how they have embedded changes firmly within organisations.  Their profile will also reflect the following essential competencies:

• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Strategic and pragmatic approach to planning.
• Change management skills and the ability to promote good practice.

This is an office-based role that will involve travel throughout the Diocese.  Some evening and weekend work will be required, for which time off in lieu will be given.

There is an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian of a denomination which is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland in accordance with Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion with Helen Platts, COO/Diocesan Secretary, about the role before applying, please contact Sue Brown through Diocese of Manchester website.

We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic and well organised individual who has a passion to support young people via schools and education interventions! This role requires an individual with excellent communication and strong organisational skills as well as someone who understands the challenges that schools face in setting up interventions that help the future development of their students.

Please download the job specification for more information about this position. If you would like to apply for this role, please ensure that you complete our application form and send it in no later than 6pm on Thursday 18th March 2021. Good luck!

About us

Christian Aid Ireland believes that everyone, regardless of faith or race, is entitled to live a full life, free from poverty. We believe the world can and must be changed so that there is equality, dignity and freedom for all. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our team and to make this change happen.

About the role

Church Engagement and Fundraising Officers inspire churches and individuals to be agents of change, with Christian Aid, in order to overcome poverty. The CEFO's specific contribution is to offer bespoke support, often face-to-face, to a defined set of churches and Christian Aid groups, to enable and enrich their contribution. CEFOs motivate churches, groups and individuals to raise money. To enable lasting change, the role also works in partnership on campaigning activity with individual campaigners, churches and, where appropriate, other campaigning partners.

About you

As a Church Engagement and Fundraising Officer you are responsible for working alongside Volunteer Officers to support and develop volunteers within their area of work, and to draw on the expertise of volunteers where possible. Church Engagement and Fundraising Officers are measured against clearly defined targets and success indicators.

You will manage a wide caseload of churches, in England (Somerset & Dorset) in a way that inspires participation to give, act and pray with Christian Aid. You will ensure Christian Aid serves, inspires and equips the spectrum of churches to make an impact on poverty through Christian Aid.

You will bring your experience of church engagement and fundraising with to build and nurture new and existing networks and relationships, speak confidently and effectively. You'll meet fundraising targets, generate creative and effective engagement ideas and be ready to partner with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve multiple outcomes, including volunteers, leaders, pastors, ministers, colleagues and Christian media.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

All successful candidates will require either a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid's Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid's Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Starting Salary: £35,002 - £36,479 pro rata

Contract: One-year maternity cover starting May 2021. Part time 21 hours per week

Job Profile

Based in CAFOD’s Campaigns team and working closely with staff across the organisation, you will be responsible for coordinating CAFOD’s young adult work. You will help us engage and communicate with young Catholics across the UK to inform them of CAFOD’s work and motivate them to support CAFOD’s work tackling the root causes of global poverty and injustice. You will be responsible for developing CAFOD’s young adult strategy and support teams across the organisation to deliver work aimed at this audience. This role is managed by Head of Campaigns and is a one year fixed term (maternity cover) contract. This is a part time role of 21 hours which can be worked flexibly.  

 Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and production of communications materials (digital and print) aimed at young adult audiences.
• Manage CAFOD young adult newsletter, including producing content.
• Manage CAFOD’s relationships with university chaplaincy worshipping communities.
• Deliver on CAFOD’s young adult strategy, including tactics to grow and develop this audience.
• Advise teams across CAFOD on engagement strategies for young adults.
• Organise and deliver events for young adults, both online and offline.
• Support young adults to engage with CAFOD campaigns, community engagement work and fundraising activities.
• Input and manage supporter data in the CAFOD supporter database.
• Represent CAFOD at relevant external meetings and events.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Person Specification /Essential

1. Experience of working with young adults (in either a voluntary or professional capacity).
2. A track record of strong written and spoken communications skills, including the ability to translate complex ideas into accessible materials.
3. Understanding of the Catholic church and knowledge of the Catholic community in England and Wales.
4. Experience of organising events.
5. Excellent inter-personal skills with experience of working as part of a team.
6. Highly organised, able to manage a busy workload and consistently meet deadlines.
7. Understanding of international development and global justice issues.

Desirable

1. Experience of working specifically with Catholic youth.
2. Knowledge of managing budgets and experience of reporting to donors.
3. Experience of working on successful campaigns for social change, preferably on international issues.

 

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 and 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.

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 his/her understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.

Interview Date: Monday, 29th March 2021

Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Church Relationships Coordinator

• Salary: £25,925 p.a
• Contract: Full time, permanent
• Location: UK. Remote working depending on location with an option to work at our offices in New Malden, Surrey, when circumstances allow.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and internationally respected religious freedom advocacy organisation.

This role is all about people – building relationships with supporters within church communities, sharing your passion for religious freedom in ways they can grasp so that they catch that too. You’ll be a natural networker and someone entrepreneurial who takes initiative and comes up with your own ideas for how best to reach busy church leaders and supporters. You will also be a gifted administrator with excellent attention to detail, and able to set up and follow systems and processes.

Key responsibilities (full responsibilities listed in the application pack):

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with new and existing church partners, with the view to increasing support through prayer, campaigning and giving.
• Contribute new ideas and fresh thinking to the development and promotion of CSW’s Church Partnership program.
• Proactively source speaking engagements in strategic churches across the UK and fulfil these engagements, both by deploying a network of staff and volunteer speakers and by speaking yourself.
• Anticipate the needs of our speakers, particularly our Founder President and CEO, and that they are fully briefed about the church they are attending and what the key asks will be.
• Assist Head of Campaigns to plan and run events including the International Day of Prayer (IDOP), including encouraging multiple church partners to host their own satellite IDOP.

CSW is a human rights organisation specialising in freedom of religion or belief, and as Christians we stand with everyone facing injustice because of their religion or belief.  

Essential criteria (full criteria listed in the application pack):

• Proven experience in working with account/relationship management outcomes.
• Working in customer-/client-/supporter-facing environment.
• Experience of public speaking, preferably in churches.

Closing date for full applications: Noon Wednesday 17 March 2021

This post falls within the definition of an Occupational Requirement as per the Equality Act 2010.

Job Title: Digital Media Officer

Hours: 4 days per week, 28 hours per week, with the ability to work flexible hours, including evening and weekends as and when required.

Contract: 12-month contract with possible extension

Salary: £26,000 pro rata

Location: London

We are working in partnership with St James’s Church, Piccadilly, to find a Digital Media Officer. The Church is a landmark in the heart of the busy West End, with exciting plans for the future. With the COVID19 pandemic, many of their activities have moved online and this has highlighted the need to raise their presence on social media. They are currently working with a creative design agency on a new brand identity and website (due to launch in April), and are installing a new multi-camera audio-visual system into the church building. This is a newly created role, and the postholder will be responsible for ensuring a professional presence on their website and social media platforms, and the operation of the new multi-camera livestreaming system.

The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and supportive team of clergy, staff and volunteers. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate technically-confident communicator to hit the ground running and make a big difference to the church’s mission. 

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• 1 – 3 years’ experience of digital media technology, content development or marketing.
• Experience of using livestream hardware & software.
• Experience of growing online presence and reaching new audiences, as well as managing, scheduling and monitoring social media platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
• Experience contributing to and developing communications strategy and devising expenditure budgets.
• Website maintenance.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant issues, trends, and key changes in user behaviour and experience of reviewing analytics and providing analyses/metrics, and insights for increasing/improving engagement, relevance and impact.

We are seeking a confident communicator, able to engage a diverse range of people, including those at a senior level and work collaboratively. Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines is essential.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in these roles, please submit your CV with a supporting statement, to Katherine Anderson-Scott, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Quote our reference JO2813.

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. 

Closing date for applications: 9 March 2021

Interview date: w/c 22 March 2021

Rescare needs someone to set up a new volunteer befriending project for our families, and to use your excellent networking skills and passion to increase our national profile and membership. Since 1984, Rescare has supported the families of people with learning disabilities who use residential care -   by providing a helpline and campaigning for better choice and quality of care. The charity is based in Stockport but Home-working and flexible working will be considered for the 17.5hrs per week post. The role is initially available for 6 months, but may be extended subject to further funding.

Wirral Ark is looking for an experienced, proactive innovator as its new Chief Executive to help us both consolidate and build upon our current provision. Your experience might come from the charity, homelessness or housing sectors – but it is your personality that will be important to us.

The overall purpose of the role is to work with the Chair, Board and staff to maintain a clear and compelling vision for the organisation whilst effectively delivering our mission to reduce the impact of homelessness on the Wirral.

The new CEO will also be responsible for growing our business by developing an asset base and services that can help the organisation achieve its strategic objective to become substantially independent from government income streams in the medium to long term.

History of the charity 

Wirral Churches’ Ark Project, known as Wirral Ark, is a registered charity that exists to provide accommodation for the homeless, under the MainStay framework, as well as providing support and guidance for individuals to secure long-term accommodation.  We offer services throughout the region. 

We started life in 1991 as a temporary shelter. The service was set up by the Wallasey Council of Christian Churches with the aim of offering emergency accommodation for those who found themselves homeless.

Wirral Ark has evolved enormously over the years and now offers a whole range of support provision for homeless people. These include isolated people with mental health or substance problems, current and ex-offenders, former rough sleepers and people who are begging or street drinking. 

Through our work, we have become experts at working with, and supportively housing, people with complex problems – for example, people with severe mental health problems, a lifelong alcohol addiction, very challenging behaviour, or a combination of these and other issues. Our support pathway is designed for people with particularly complex needs. Its function is to help them into securing a permanent and sustainable home which they will remain in.

New leadership

Wirral Ark has undergone a significant period of growth in the last 4 years, increasing turnover from around £875K in 2017 to £1.2M in 2020, with a budget for around £1.3M in 2021.

Wirral Ark has successfully diversified its income during this period. It has done so in a climate of continuous cost cutting of welfare and homelessness support - both at a local and national level. The income of the charity is derived largely from Wirral Borough Council and primarily from  its Supporting People Contracts and Housing Benefit. Wirral Ark has targets to grow its own independent income from fundraising activities and the creation of income streams derived from its subsidiary, the Wirral Ark Trading CIC.

We believe this strategy is putting Wirral Ark into a robust position and will gives us a strong platform to further improve and build rounds our services. There are several important aspects of the work for Wirral Ark are still under development. We are now looking for an excellent leader to take us to the next level.

The charity have a stakeholder pension open to all employees satisfying the auto-enrolment criteria with employees currently contributing 5% and the charity 3%. Other options could be negotiated within the package.

To apply, please download the attached application form and job pack - including application guidance notes, person specification, job description and other key information.

The Marylebone Project is one of the largest women’s hostels in the UK for women affected by homelessness. Those we support are often affected by substance misuse, unemployment, domestic violence and mental health issues. Whatever their story, we aim for the same ending; self-esteem, employment and independent living. We do this by providing shelter, education opportunities, spiritual space and events in a welcoming and secure environment.

About the role
We are proud to be able to offer a new No Recourse service within the Project.  You will be required to provide a service with a view to instate income and/or benefit status. With colleagues you will establish an effective and timely service with an outstanding reputation within the sector, and devise and structure new ways of working.  You will need to be committed to delivering positive outcomes for vulnerable people.

Hours: Part-time 20 hours per week - £30,000 per annum pro rata - Westminster

To apply: 
 Please see our Job Pack and fill out the Application Form

Closing date for applications:
8:00am on Monday, 26th March 2021.

Interview date:
Thursday, 8th April 2021.

*Due to the context of the Project and the nature of the role, the post holder must be female. This position is exempt under Section 9 of the Equalities Act 2010.

Are you experienced in managing an organisation’s digital presence and passionate about managing digital platforms and running innovative and effective campaigns to help create a just world, free of poverty? If so, we want to hear from you!

The Role

SCIAF has an exciting opportunity to join our team as the permanent Senior Digital Marketing & Engagement Officer. The role sits in the Marketing and Communications team and plays a vital role in overseeing and managing SCIAF’s digital presence, optimising user experience and growing our online reach and community. The post holder will also work closely with teams within the Public Engagement Department to plan and execute innovative digital marketing for fundraising appeals and campaigns.

The role will be based in our Glasgow office, although you may be working from home initially.  There will also be opportunities to work flexibly in the future.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone with extensive skills and experience in managing an organisation’s digital presence, and a passion for developing and running exciting and effective digital campaigns to help us to reach our ambitious goals – whether through fundraising, campaigning for political change or raising our brand profile.

The role would suit someone with both creative and technical skills, able to combine strategy and innovation with data analysis and testing.

As a small team, we are looking for a high-performing individual with initiative and enthusiasm, someone flexible and responsive, who can use creativity and strong problem-solving skills to help us reach our goals.

About SCIAF

SCIAF is the official overseas aid and development agency of the Catholic Church in Scotland. Our mission is to enable the poorest to lift themselves out of poverty and work together to protect our common home, help people recover from disaster, and inspire people in Scotland to put their faith into action. SCIAF works in partnership with local and church organisations, supporting communities across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, to bring about lasting change. We reach out to those in need, regardless of age, race or religion and believe in supporting the whole person, including their spiritual wellbeing, political voice, cultural and community life.

Safeguarding

The post-holder will travel overseas to less developed parts of the world as required and will therefore come into contact with children and vulnerable adults.  SCIAF undertakes to ensure that all staff, volunteers and relevant others, whose work might involve contact with children, will have completed additional recruitment procedures and have obtained a satisfactory Enhanced PVG Check from Disclosure Scotland.  We would also confirm that all staff are expected to adhere to a Code of Conduct which specifies the attitudes and behaviour that all staff are expected to maintain.

What next?

Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification from the SCIAF website carefully, and get in touch if you have any questions or would like an informal discussion. You can find the application by following the APPLY instructions on Charity Job.

Closing date for completed applications:  26 March 2021.

Interviews:  to be held week beginning 5 April 2021.

A unique opportunity to devise, develop and implement the delivery of Prison Fellowship's internal and external communications.

Put your faith into practice and enable us to tell our story in a way which inspires action.

You will be an experienced communications professional, working as part of a small team who are passionate about serving people in prison.

This role is currently home-based due to the ongoing pandemic. Once it is safe to do so, the post holder will be required to spend some of their working week in our Westminster office.

Please apply with a full CV and covering letter.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

About the role

The role sits in the Partnerships and Philanthropy team (PPT) within the Fundraising and Supporter Engagement (FSE) directorate of Christian Aid. The role will be line managed by the Prospect Research Manager, will work closely with all PPT income teams particularly supporting the sub-streams of SALT, Middle Value and small and medium Trusts and Foundations. It will also work in an integrated way with the Community Fundraising & Public Engagement team and the Marketing & Fundraising team of the FSE. The role will work closely with the Prospect Research Officer and a senior prospect research volunteer. Where necessary, the role may take on recruitment, training and management of volunteers to support delivery of these outcomes.

To ensure higher prospect to donor conversion rates, align fundraising efforts with the external funder landscape, leverage actionable intel and facilitate the team's shift towards a more evidence-based and donor informed working culture -- under supervision of the Prospect Research Manager-- the role will support development of compelling fundraising content and coordination of cultivation initiatives centrally, for the purposes of new business development.

The role will support development of principle fundraising content and collateral to service communications needs of all Philanthropy and Partnerships teams (PPT) including Philanthropy, Trusts and Foundations and Private Sector Engagement. The role holder is expected to work in close collaboration with income teams and related income sub-set streams to ensure delivery of qualitative communications collateral, coordination of organisational and bespoke events, thematic mapping of CA flagship programmes as well as support prioritisation and fundraising for CA's restricted, co-financing liabilities.

To ensure uniformity of communications messaging, the role is expected to work in close consultation with relevant communications departments outside of Philanthropy and Partnerships team and may be required to collaborate closely with the wider FSE department and other income generating teams as necessary.

Key outcomes

• Thematic Mapping: Priority thematic areas of intervention from CA existing programmes as relevant for the Philanthropy and Partnerships teams, are identified in alignment with the external funder landscape.

• Comprehensive thematic Cases for Support including overall programme needs, impact, focus countries, objectives/outputs, activity types, beneficiary data, programme highlights/successes and lessons learned etc are developed.

• Relevant communications collateral such as case studies/success stories, infographics, videos/b-rolls, pictures etc are developed for each case for support.

• An updated and accurate central repository of thematic cases for support, subsidiary projects including CA co-financing initiatives/liabilities and related communications collateral is developed and managed on a relevant platform.

• An updated and accurate central financial monitoring and reporting system for thematic cases for support and subsidiary PPT projects including CA co-financing initiatives/liabilities is developed and managed on the CRM.

• Development of tailored communications content such as newsletters, appeals etc mainly for PPT income/engagement sub-streams (MV, SALT and S/M Trusts) is supported in uniformity and alignment with organisational messaging and principle cases for support;

• A central calendar of events to facilitate and coordinate PPT engagement is developed, maintained and coordinated;

• Central PPT donor missions and trips are planned, coordinated and executed effectively, ensuring a rewarding experience for all PPT donors and relationships;

About you

Essential

• Educated to degree level or have relevant work experience

• Experience in grant writing, reporting or communications

• Working knowledge and understanding of fundraising from public or private funders

• Experience of developing fundraising content such as project proposals, concept notes, theories of change, logical framework analysis, donor narrative and financial reports etc

• Understanding of fundraising communications such as case studies/success stories, fact sheets, A/V content, imagery and visuals etc

• Experience of using digital archiving systems and repositories such as SharePoint, Shared Drives, organisational databases and Enterprise and Resource Planning (ERP) systems etc

• Experience of using a CRM database

• Prior work experience with an international development organisation/INGO

• Excellent organisational skills and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience/knowledge of copy writing and/or marketing

• Ability to take initiative, structure, prioritise and coordinate their work as well as take ownership of related outputs

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

All successful candidates will require either and Enhance or Basic Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid's Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid's Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

**Start dates available in August 2021**

This is a paid, dynamic, one year opportunity to develop coaching and leadership skills whilst bringing about social transformation in the local community as a powerful expression of the Christian life and faith.

In partnership with various churches we are recruiting for a Graduate Coach to join our Spear teams. This is an amazing opportunity to join our experienced and passionate team of coaches who each work as part of a local church in a number of locations to deliver the Spear Programme, equipping and empowering unemployed 16 – 24 year olds to overcome disadvantage and turn their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.

What will you do?

- Coach on Spear Foundation

The year-long programme kicks off with Spear Foundation, a 6-week initial phase running 6 times a year at each Centre. We coach disadvantaged young people around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equipping them with the skills to stay there. You’ll be given all the training needed to deliver this, preparing and coaching group and 1-1 sessions, and support the daily administrative function of the programme. You’ll also oversee the Spear Celebration Events at the end of each programme, assigning roles, organising volunteers, and planning equipment/resources.

- Spear Career

You’ll meet with trainees 1:1 on a weekly basis as part of this ongoing programme offered to those who complete Spear Foundation, supporting them to stay in work and progress over the year that follows.

- External Relationship-Building

You’ll purposefully build relationships with relevant professionals at local organisations, and communicate directly with young people, to encourage referrals onto the Spear programme.

- Intentional Church Community

Spear Graduate Coaches are directly employed by the partner church at which their Centre is based, meaning you’re part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community, whilst remaining robustly supported by the Resurgo coaching team and expertise. Part of your role is establish a personal presence within the community as your regular place of worship, and build a strong and committed network of supporters in the partner church to help source employment, funding and volunteer opportunities for Spear. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with church staff to engage trainees in the wider church programme, helping them find community and explore life’s big questions.

What will you gain?

- Christian Leadership Skills  through continual feedback, vulnerability, and challenge, and have opportunities to practise these skills in regular staff prayer meetings for both Resurgo and the church, as well as in Spear team meetings and events. 

- Social Impact Awareness – you’ll gain a working understanding of the issues affecting your church’s community, work with the church to tailor Spear accordingly and understand effective and meaningful ways of measuring this impact.

- Excellent coaching capability, through the iLM accredited 5-day ‘Coaching for Leadership’ programme or our extended bespoke version for all Graduate coaches, the 2 week Coaching Academy. You’ll continue to develop your coaching skills while delivering the Spear programme through intensive on-the-job support and weekly 1-1 mentoring.

- Management skills, so that you have the skills and confidence needed to become a Lead Coach within a year, and then a Spear Centre Manager within 3 years, with responsibility for Centre staff, young people and outcomes.

Person Specification

Please see the Team Guide on the 'work with us' page of our website for the kind of person who thrives with us; below are a few things we’re particularly looking for in this role: 

• Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and sense of fun!
• Excellent communication skills, confident face to face communication, and a great telephone manner.
• Desire to grow and learn spiritually and as a leader, including a desire to learn and understand coaching technique.
• Ambitious and self-motivated with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
• A-levels or equivalent are essential; degree level or equivalent qualifications desirable.

Working requirements, salary & benefits

• Starting salary £20,500 in London centres, dependent on location and experience, plus pension scheme. An additional bursary of up to £5,000 is available for BAME candidates, as we work with many young people from BAME backgrounds and so particularly encourage applications from potential coaches from backgrounds similar to that of our trainees. Further information is available from our People and Culture team.
• One year fixed term contract with potential for renewal and excellent progression opportunities - we aim to give all Graduate coaches the skills and training to progress to manage one of out Spear centres, within 3 years.
• Full-time Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm
• Flexible locations - please specify your preferred Spear centre on your application
• 25 days annual leave.
• Occasional evening working required (for events such as termly Spear Celebration evenings and the annual Resurgo fundraising party).
• Excellent staff development and training opportunities, including accredited coaching and leadership training 
• There may be a requirement to become part of the partner church congregation, and you will be expected to participate in church team events as well as wider Resurgo team events, including weekly staff prayer meetings and annual staff conferences in summer and winter (one residential)
• We offer an Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff)
• A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer

In 2017 Resurgo won the Princess Royal Training Awards which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes. 

This is a part-time (17.5 hours per week) FTC. Salary advertised is the full time equivalent.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide.

About the role

This is a key fundraising support role within the Fundraising Team in Ireland and is responsible for the administrative and support tasks relating to the fundraising team. A key part of the role will focus on updating and maintaining the supporter database. To include supporter relationships, income, appeal coding, acknowledgment letter templates and other tasks as necessary.

About you

Essential

-Educated to degree level or equivalent

-At least two years administrative experience in a customer/supporter care environment.

-Ability to use CRM databases for fundraising or marketing purposes

-ECDL or equivalent MS Office qualification

-High level of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail

-Excellent inter personal and communication skills

-Confidentiality and discretion

-Ability to work with limited supervision, under pressure and juggling multiple priorities

-Fluent written and spoken English

Desirable

-Experience of using a CRM database

-Experience of working within fundraising or the charity sector

-Understanding the legal requirements and data protection relating to fundraising

-Experience of supervising volunteers

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

All successful candidates will require either a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid's Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid's Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency questions (if required)

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

Strive for Improvement: Tell us about a time when you took an initiative to solve a problem

Build Partnerships: Tell us about a time when you contributed time and ideas to a piece of work which was beyond you or your team's role

Deliver Results: Tell us about a time when you planned, monitored and delivered a SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound) work objective to the standard required