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Working closely with senior stakeholders and the Leadership Development Team (particularly the Programme Coordinator), the Archdeacons' Support Officer plays a key role in ensuring archdeacons are well supported in their ministry. The post holder, as the Executive Officer of the College, will help coordinate the effective running of the College of Archdeacons, including meetings, events and communications, while contributing to the delivery of induction programmes for new archdeacons and supporting ongoing ministerial development for members of the College.

Operations & Communications

• Coordinate the smooth running of the College of Archdeacons, including meetings, conferences, communications and committee support.
• Manage communications and information flows to ensure members remain well-informed and connected.

• Administer the College budget on behalf of the College Executive

Programme Delivery & Development

• In collaboration with the College's Training and Development Committee and Leadership Development Team colleagues, support the design, coordination and delivery of national induction, wellbeing and leadership development programmes for Archdeacons, ensuring high-quality and consistent provision which meet the needs of participants.

• Facilitate the ongoing review and improvement of programmes, including gathering and analysing feedback and evaluation data to enable continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

• Build effective working relationships with the College Executive, diocesan and national teams to enable collaboration and representation of Archdeacons in key initiatives and forums.

Data, Systems & Resources

• Maintain accurate records and databases in line with GDPR requirements and support the effective management of programme and College budgets.

Team Contribution

• Contribute as an active member of the Leadership Development Team and wider Ministry Development Team, supporting shared priorities and contributing to the delivery of cross-team initiatives.

Governance

• Support the effective oversight of this work through regular reporting to the Leadership Development Advisory Group and other oversight committees as required.

Interviews will take place in person in Church House on 21 August, 2026.

Closing date for applications is 10 August 2026, 23:55 pm

This role is responsible for strengthening the Church of England's approach to racial justice learning. Working across the Church, you will review existing learning resources, identify gaps and opportunities, and develop a clear strategy and workplan to support future provision.

You will ensure that learning is aligned, high-quality and accessible across different contexts, including national, diocesan and parish settings. Working closely with the Director, Deputy Director and wider stakeholders, you will coordinate delivery of the Unit's learning and development work, ensuring programmes are well designed, appropriately targeted and delivered effectively.

The Service Desk Analyst is a key role within the Technology function, acting as the first and second line of support for end users across the organisation. The role is focused on delivering a high quality, customer centric support service aligned to ITIL best practice, ensuring incidents and service requests are resolved efficiently, within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and with minimal disruption to business services.

The post holder will play an active part in incident, request, problem and change enablement processes, working collaboratively with internal teams and third party suppliers to restore service quickly, prevent recurrence of issues, and continually improve the end user experience.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for staff needing IT help, responding via phone, email, self-service portal and occasional desk-side support.
• Record and manage support requests using the IT system, making sure they are logged correctly and handled in a timely way.
• Resolve common IT issues at first and second level, passing more complex problems to senior teams when needed.
• Take responsibility for seeing issues through to completion and keeping users updated on progress.
• Set up accounts, equipment and system access for new starters, role changes and leavers, making sure access is added or removed when required.
• Help staff with their laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and everyday software.
• Support users with Microsoft 365 tools such as email, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint.
• Assist with setting up and maintaining user devices and applications.
• Spot repeat issues and flag them to senior team members so longer-term fixes can be considered.
• Add helpful notes and simple guides to the team knowledge base to make it easier to resolve issues in future.
• Suggest practical improvements to the service based on day-to-day experience and user feedback.
• Work with other IT teams and external support providers when extra help is needed to resolve issues.
• Help follow up on supplier support calls and keep track of progress.
• Aim to resolve requests within agreed timeframes and provide a good level of customer service.
• Keep support records clear and up to date, including notes on what was done to fix issues.
• Assist with basic reporting by keeping tickets accurate and properly updated.
• Follow company policies on security, data protection and acceptable use.
• Support common Microsoft technologies, printers, mobile phones etc.
• Prepare equipment and accounts for new starters and ensure everything is ready for their first day.
• Occasionally travel to other organisation sites around the country to provide on-site support when required.

Essential

Knowledge/Experience

Education:

ITIL Foundation (or equivalent working knowledge)

Relevant IT support certification or demonstrable equivalent experience

Skills/Aptitudes:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical ability
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and suppliers
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Well organised, able to manage workload and meet deadlines

Knowledge/Experience:

• Strong and demonstrable experience providing 2nd line support across end-user and workplace technologies in a Microsoft-centric environment.
• Solid experience supporting Windows 10/11 desktops and laptops, including build, configuration, troubleshooting and user profile issues.
• Experience working day-to-day within a service desk / ITSM environment, managing incidents and requests beyond 1st line triage.
• High level of technical troubleshooting capability, able to diagnose and resolve complex or non-standard incidents and act as an escalation point for 1st line analysts.
• Experience working to SLAs and priorities, managing competing workloads and deadlines effectively.
• Experience supporting user lifecycle activities (Joiners, Movers, Leavers), including account setup, access changes and deprovisioning in line with security policies.
• Experience liaising confidently with both technical and non-technical users, including senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting mobile devices (iOS / Android), Teams telephony and peripherals.
• Good working knowledge of Active Directory / Azure AD (Entra ID), including group management, permissions and basic identity troubleshooting.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong commitment to delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service.
• Takes ownership of issues end-to-end, ensuring users are kept informed until resolution.
• Calm and methodical under pressure, with a clear sense of urgency when restoring service.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in ticket documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Proactive mindset, always looking for ways to improve service quality and reduce repeat incidents.
• Committed to continuous professional development and keeping technical knowledge current.
• Collaborative team player who supports colleagues and contributes positively to team culture.

Desirable

Education:

• Experience contributing to problem records, known errors or service improvement initiatives.
• Microsoft certifications (e.g. Modern Workplace, Endpoint, Azure Fundamentals).
• Experience working in a hybrid or multi-site organisation.

Closing date for applications is 19 August at 23:55.

The Personal Assistant works closely with the Bishop, delivering trusted and confidential support while helping to ensure the smooth and effective running of the Bishop's ministry and office. The successful candidate will act as the first point of contact for clergy, parish officers, and visitors, modelling a culture of warmth and hospitality. They will work alongside a committed and cohesive team to support the Bishop's ministry and the efficient running of the Bishop's office and household.

This key role requires a highly organised, proactive, and discreet individual who can strategically manage a demanding schedule, coordinate key events, and handle a wide range of administrative and logistical tasks. The ideal candidate will also be an effective communicator, possess excellent interpersonal skills, a high level of integrity, proactive administrative skills and a strong commitment to supporting the mission of the diocese.

This role could be suitable as a job share, so please indicate the amount of hours you may like to work within your application.

Closing date for applications is 24 August 2026.
Interviews will be held on 08 September 2026.

Could you do a job where you change lives?

Do you feel fulfilled when you have lifted others' spirits?

Do you have professional or personal experience taking care of those with dementia?

We are looking for a committed individual with a heart for the care of older people and a keenness to deliver our The Way We Care Programme which encompasses our approach to the care of our residents.

We have a fantastic new job opportunity at Emmaus House, where Wellbeing & Dementia Lead will oversee the building of relationships between staff and those we care for - prioritising a family model of care throughout the home.

This role is perfect for an upbeat and enthusiastic person who is interested in engaging with our older residents and staff to promote The Way We Care. Find out more about how we care for our residents: https://youtu.be/Po6md7pq7nI.

Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010)

Emmaus House is a charming care home situated in North Yorkshire that provides 22 residential care places, all with en-suite facilities.

Responsibilities:

• To care for our family members/residents, by providing a loving and caring environment and maintaining the Christian ethos that is so important to them;
• To become the in house expert in caring for people living with dementia (full training and ongoing support provided) 
• To embrace the Society’s The Way We Care Model. This means providing the highest quality of care possible addressing Mind, Body and Spirit - The Whole Person;
• To take responsibility for The Way We Care Programme, developing all levels of staff competency, understand and practice the philosophy of seeing the person first, whilst celebrating their strengths and supporting their unique Spiritual, Emotional and Physical needs;
• To provide a working environment where each member of staff feels that they are part of the team with something to contribute and the opportunity to develop their personal skills, knowing their ideas are listened to and acted upon when the ideas are enriching the lives of those we care for;
• To prioritise and support the spiritual life of the home, both for family members/residents and the staff making it possible for all family members/residents to carry on enjoying the special relationship with the Lord Jesus at their own pace and in their own way.

About you:

• Caring or nursing experience or an expert by experience in caring for someone living with dementia;
• Experience in mentoring or leading teams;
• You have empathy and enjoy working with older people;
• You are able to support individuals with unique and diverse needs;
• You have a positive, open and warm personality;
• You desire to make others happy with a genuine love for all people and a positive outlook on life;
• You will be a companion and friend to all of the people we care for – with or without dementia;
• You are able to work with teams and individuals and be willing to take on any task to provide an excellent level of care; 
• You are well-organised, adaptable and practical. 

The Way We Care:

The Way We Care is the Pilgrims’ Friend Society approach to ensuring that older people have all that they need to flourish in their later years, especially as their physical needs increase. Every part of what The Way We Care looks like in the daily lives of our care homes is rooted in how the Bible tells us to treat and support others around us. There are eight foundational principles to The Way We Care:

• Every person is a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual being.
• People are made for the community.
• Every person has a unique role to play in life.
• All families are made up of different people with different skills and abilities.
• Building and growing relationships are an important part of life.
• Every person’s opinion about what happens to them is valid.
• Every person’s role is important, regardless of their capability.
• Every person has been lovingly and uniquely created.

We are committed to seeing the whole person – the history, the experiences, the joys and the sorrows of life, and to knowing who the important people are who make up the bundle of each person’s living.

Hours:

A Part-time contract(approximately 21 hours over 5 days a week).

Benefits:

• Get paid for doing your training!
• Training & development
• Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.
• Paid DBS checks
• Being part of our friendly and committed staff team
• Assigned buddy
• Ongoing support from management
• Flexible working: various working hours
• Team events
• Pension scheme
• Care Friends referral 
• Medicash
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards

— What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … —

Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested

Are you a curious and analytical individual, who has a great eye for detail? This role is a brilliant opportunity to learn how a charity operates. Wycliffe Bible Translators is one of the most exciting Christian charities to work for. We are a dynamic organisation with a big vision – a world where everyone can know Jesus through the Bible. You will join an operational team that provides essential support—delivering a real impact for our fundraising colleagues, our supporters, and our overall mission.

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 + benefits

Location: Home based or the option of a desk at our Oxford office.

Terms of Appointment: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Permanent. 

Closing date: Thursday 27 August at 9am

Interview date: Interviews will be held in Oxford on Thursday 10 September

Benefits:

• 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Employer pension contributions up to 7.5%
• Fully employer-funded life assurance
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Tax-free home-working allowance
• Family-friendly employer
• Monthly in-person team days in Oxfordshire or the Chilterns (expenses covered)
• Hot-desking facility at Oxford office
• Fully paid-for professional development opportunities

Key responsibilities:

• Producing data to ensure our mailings go to the right people on time
• Communicating data to inform decision making
• Data quality and database management 
• Salesforce Development & support

It is an occupational requirement of this role that you have a clear, personal commitment to the beliefs set out in our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Position Statement. 

To apply, visit our careers site and complete the short online application, attaching your CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages) summarising why you’re applying, how you meet the person specification, and telling us about your personal Christian journey and church involvement.

Our Interim Executive Director will lead JustMoney Movement into the next chapter of our exciting story. The primary focus for the role will be to develop and implement a sustainable future strategy, while providing transitional leadership. 

The JustMoney Movement is a small organisation with a big vision. We are passionate about the role Christians and churches can play in bringing about an economy that works for people and planet.We have a vision of a fairer, greener future, and we believe money is integral to shaping that future. As Christians we believe our use of money should flow from our faith and values such as justice, compassion, the dignity of all, and the importance of caring for creation.  Our current strategic priority is to increase the reach, depth and diversity of engagement of Christian individuals, congregations and networks in the UK with the JustMoney Movement, in order to have a meaningful impact on policy and practice for a fairer, greener future.

Under the leadership of Sarah Edwards, over the past 5 years, we have rebranded from the Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility (ECCR), and grown a substantial profile and programme of education and campaigning work across the UK churches, connecting faith and finance for a fairer, greener world.

We are living in turbulent times where we face interconnected, systemic crises in inequality, nature and the climate, driven by our financial and economic system. We believe our movement building approach, technical expertise, and wide range of collaborations across church, other faith and secular groups, enable us to play a vital role in confronting these crises.

At the same time, small charities face unprecedented challenges at this current moment, and require bold and innovative approaches in order to navigate this context. We are looking for an Interim Executive Director to help us build on this legacy, to secure a sustainable long-term future, while remaining agile and able to seize opportunities as they arise.The role will need to establish a sustainable future strategy and develop our funding strategy, while overseeing the delivery of our current workplan and ensuring sound governance of the charity.

We have a small, dedicated and talented team of staff and contractors delivering the work and a strong, diverse and experienced board, with a new incoming Chair, Simeon Mitchell, who has served as a trustee for a number of years.  We have welcomed four new trustees this year, bringing a wealth of skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

Interim Executive Director (0.8 FTE, 6 to 12 months)

Salary: £49,493 for 4 days per week (pro rata from FT £61,866).  We have some flexibility to consider 3 days per week.

Location: Hybrid, based at home with option to work 1 day a week in London office. Some travel within the UK.

Contract: 6 to12 months

There is the possibility of a permanent role becoming available at the end of the Interim Executive Director role appointment, subject to funding.

An early, flexible start would be desirable from September/ October 2026.

Given the nature of the role, we are very open to discussions with the right candidate to identify mutually acceptable arrangements for the appointment.

Role description

· Partner with the Board, to develop and deliver JustMoney Movement’s strategy and objectives, rooted in our movement-building theory of change, and our Christian identity, culture and values.  This may include identifying and implementing change, as needed.

· Lead on the creation and delivery of our fundraising strategy to ensure JustMoney Movement’s financial viability for the long-term.  This will build on our current mix of grant funding, alongside our small but long-standing and loyal donor base of individuals and organisational supporters. We need to explore and grow alternative opportunities such as paid services and corporate funding.

· Oversight of operations and finance management, delivered by the Head of Operations.

· Support and empower the JustMoney Movement staff team in the delivery and monitoring of the 26-27 action plan for our education, campaigning and influencing activities. 

· Alongside the Director of Movement Building, represent the organisation externally, seeking opportunities to raise the profile and demonstrate the impact of the organisation, positioning JustMoney Movement as a leading voice on issues of faith and finance.

· Work with the Director of Movement Building to identify and lead on strategic relationships and collaborations with stakeholders, including funders and key partners, in order to achieve our objectives. 

· With the support of the Head of Operations, oversee a strong governance framework to ensure we meet external, legal and regulatory requirements and guidance (including the Charity Governance Code).

Person Specification

Experience:

· Management at board or management level of a charity, and the understanding of the governance requirements this brings

· Developing and implementing a fundraising strategy with a proven track record of raising funds

· Interim or change management, ideally within a small organisation

· People management, ideally within a small organisation, and through change processes

· Strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation for impact

· Working with UK churches (desirable)

· Engaging with questions of economic justice, Christian ethics and/or ethical investment (desirable)

· Campaigning or advocating for social change (desirable)

Knowledge and Skills:

· Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant area (e.g. business, theology, economics)

· Self-motivated with problem solving ability and critical thinking skills

· Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

· A strong “can-do” attitude, combining hands-on skills with a strategic mindset

· Exceptional organisational skills, including attention to detail and the ability to multi-task

· Knowledge of Christian ethical approaches to economic justice/ theology of economics (desirable)

· Understanding of the UK churches context and some of the stakeholders with whom JustMoney Movement works

· Understanding of the financial, governance and legal requirements for charities, and their implementation

· IT skills including use of Office 365 to manage a remote team and its work

· Finance skills to oversee and engage with budgeting and accounts.

Personal Characteristics:

· Commitment to the Christian ethos and values of JustMoney Movement.

· High levels of personal and professional integrity, reflected in respect for others and work ethic

· Passion for social, environmental and economic justice and a desire to see church members engage in it as an expression of faith.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role with the current Executive Director, Sarah Edwards, or incoming Chair Simeon Mitchell, please contact us to arrange.

Please apply with your CV, two references (at least one recent) and a cover letter addressing the person specification by 9am on Monday 10th August

As our Digital Fundraising & Campaigns Lead, you’ll manage and oversee the delivery of our digital fundraising and donor acquisition activities, ensuring campaigns are innovative, data-driven and aligned with our mission.

Leading a small, talented team of marketing and campaign professionals, you’ll lead the campaign development function in cross-departmental planning, including events that drive donor acquisition and fundraising.

You’ll help us tell powerful stories, deepen engagement and help grow our community of supporters, shaping end-to-end integrated digital campaigns that build and strengthen relationships and help us bring hope and practical aid to remote communities.

Alongside campaign strategy and execution, you’ll be involved in paid media activity and digital performance, providing strategic oversight, guiding agency relationships and driving continuous improvement.

Additionally, you will:

- Deliver campaigns, events, and digital initiatives
- Act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership on digital strategy
- Lead the planning and delivery of events and volunteer engagement at festivals
- Ensure budgets are well managed, and campaigns are delivered efficiently
- Develop and evaluate digital performance metrics and reporting

About You

To join us as our Digital Fundraising & Campaigns Lead, you will need:

- At least five years’ experience in digital fundraising and marketing in a charity or mission-driven organisation
- A minimum of two years’ management experience leading digital fundraising or marketing teams
- Experience writing, reviewing, and editing copy for a variety of audiences and users
- Experience in project management
- The ability to communicate clearly, assertively, and diplomatically at all levels
- Demonstrable success in developing and delivering multi-channel digital campaigns with measurable impact
- Demonstrable expertise in paid media strategy and optimisation (Google Ads, Meta, programmatic, etc.)
- Strong creative ideation and direction skills
- A data-driven approach with experience using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, CRM platforms)
- Excellent and proven stakeholder management and influencing skills
- A deep understanding of digital trends, donor behaviour, and fundraising compliance

This is a remote role with a once a month visit to our Folkestone office. 

New Christian Communities Development Officer
Canterbury and home-based
£32,023 pa plus excellent benefits
Full-time, fixed-term contract for three years

Are you passionate about helping the Church reach new people? Are you energised by building relationships, supporting others to lead and turning vision into reality?

We are looking for a New Christian Communities Development Officer to help grow new Christian communities across the Diocese. This is an exciting opportunity with an enormous amount of variety and autonomy as you will work alongside parishes, clergy, lay leaders and diocesan colleagues to encourage fresh approaches to mission, connecting with new worshipping communities, church planting, revitalisation and leading or supporting project boards to help shape the future of mission across the Diocese.

You’ll spend time listening to local communities, building trusted relationships and connecting people, ideas and resources to help new initiatives flourish. You’ll also play a key role in coordinating strategic projects, sharing learning and ensuring new communities are supported in ways that strengthen parish life and contribute to our diocesan vision.

We’re looking for someone who is collaborative, organised and able to inspire others. You’ll be comfortable working with people from a wide range of church traditions, managing multiple priorities and bringing together partners around a shared purpose. It is essential that you bring a working knowledge of the structure of the Church of England, including how dioceses, parishes, clergy, lay leaders and wider church structures work together in mission and ministry. With an understanding of the importance of safeguarding within church and community settings, you will be able to ensure safeguarding considerations are embedded into planning, development and governance arrangements for new Christian communities and strategic projects.

As this role represents and supports the mission of the Church, it is also essential for you to be a practising Christian. (GoR applies under section 9 of the Equality Act 2010.)

Canterbury Diocese is the oldest in England and spans a diverse region from Maidstone to Thanet and the Isle of Sheppey to Romney Marsh. With coastal towns, rural communities and urban areas side by side, it offers a rich and challenging mission context.

Our vision is Changed Lives, Changing Lives: a community transformed by encountering Christ and committed to transforming and blessing the families and communities we serve.

All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks inclusive of Right to Work in the United Kingdom, references and relevant background checks applicable to the role.

Closing date: 11 August, 11:59pm
Interview date: 20th August, Canterbury.

UCB is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Spots Producer & Presenter to help shape the sound of UCB 1 and UCB 2. This varied role combines creative audio production with on-air presentation, producing engaging promotional spots, station imaging and other audio content, while presenting radio programmes that connect with listeners and reflect UCB's Christian mission and values.

Working closely with colleagues across the Broadcasting and Communications teams, you will develop creative ideas, write compelling copy, and produce high-quality audio to support programming, appeals and campaigns. You will also prepare and present an agreed number of tracked and/or live programmes for UCB 1, ensuring all output is engaging, technically excellent, and compliant with the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.

The successful candidate will be a creative and confident communicator with a passion for Christian radio, a good ear for audio production, and a strong knowledge of contemporary Christian music. You will be organised, adaptable, and eager to develop new skills while contributing to the ongoing sound and success of UCB 1 and UCB 2. Above all, you will be committed to UCB's vision of Changing Lives for Good by the Power of God's Word, with an active Christian faith and involvement in a local Bible-believing church.

If you believe this role is for you, please read the detailed Job Description on the UCB website, carefully complete the Application Form and submit it, together with a brief recording that illustrates how you would sound on radio, to our HR team - contact details can be found in the advert on our website.

This position is currently based at our Broadcast Centre, Hanchurch Lane, Hanchurch, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8RY. On completion of our new Broadcast Centre (Autumn 2026), the position will be relocated to Westport Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4FJ.

Closing date for applications: Friday 21st August 2026 - noon

Zoom pre-interview: Thursday 3rd September 2026

Onsite interviews: Thursday 10th September 2026

Salary: £28,000 - £31,500 per annum depending on skill and experience. Plus, staff benefits that include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6%

For an application form and job description please visit our website

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UCB is a Christian Charity.  Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy

Do you want to lead the shaping of strategy for lasting Kingdom impact?

Stewardship is entering an exciting new chapter. We're investing in the future of our Ministry Services work, developing innovative ways to support churches and Christian charities with the practical foundations they need to flourish. As part of this journey, we're seeking a strategic thinker and skilled delivery leader to help turn bold ambitions into reality. 

This is a rare opportunity to work alongside our Executive Team, influencing the direction of a significant new area of work at a key stage of development. You'll bring clarity to complexity, transforming ideas into actionable plans and ensuring strategic priorities become tangible outcomes. 

You'll work closely with the Executive Team to:

• Shape and deliver the next phase of our Ministry Services strategy.

• Lead strategic projects from concept through to implementation.

• Explore new opportunities, partnerships and potential acquisitions.

• Build business cases, commercial models and strategic recommendations.

• Gather market insight and test assumptions to inform future growth.

• Design operating models, governance structures and delivery frameworks.

• Engage stakeholders across the organisation, helping people embrace and navigate change. 

You'll be someone who enjoys tackling complex challenges and creating order where there is uncertainty. You combine strategic insight with strong execution skills and are motivated by seeing meaningful change take shape.

You'll likely bring experience from strategy consulting, corporate development, transformation, business planning or a similar environment, together with:

• Excellent commercial and analytical capability.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

• Experience developing business cases and strategic proposals.

• Confidence operating with senior leaders and external partners.

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.

• The ability to balance long-term vision with practical delivery.

If you're excited by the opportunity to combine strategic leadership, organisational transformation and Kingdom impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Occupational Requirement (OR)

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

· Active membership of local church congregation.

An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

As Payroll and Finance Manager, you will manage our Finance Department with particular focus on our payroll, pensions and treasury functions, ensuring the delivery of accurate information to our staff in order to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.

You will oversee payroll and pension services for UK and overseas staff, ensuring full compliance with PAYE, National Insurance and pension requirements, while providing guidance and support on payroll, tax and pension matters.

You will also manage all banking and treasury functions, ensuring payments are properly authorised, and funds are managed and invested effectively.

Additionally, you will:

- Ensure that overseas staff are on the correct tax (NT) code
- Make staff aware when they need to take independent financial advice
- Maintain the integrity of financial reporting, nominal ledger and costing structures
- Strengthen internal financial controls and monthly financial processes
- Manage and develop the Finance & Administration Officer

About You

To be considered as our Payroll and Finance Manager, you will need:

- Proven experience in a management role, including people and financial management
- Proven experience of charity accounting and SORP requirements
- Proven experience running payroll functions
- Proven experience running pension functions
- Experience preparing and managing budgets
- The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels within a complex organisation
- The ability to supervise, motivate and develop team members
- A degree, or equivalent qualification or experience
- A finance qualification
- A CIPP payroll qualification
 

This is a full time role but part time will be considered. 

We're looking for a resilient and proactive Women's Recovery Practitioner to lead Hope and Visions first women’s community in Gloucester.

We have found our first home, and aim to be open by October.

As well as supporting our first residents, you will play a key role in helping us to open more homes.

No two days will be the same. One day you might be supporting a woman with child contact arrangements, the next helping a woman prepare for employment, or arranging repairs to one of our homes.

You will also be liaising with prospective landlords as we grow our community.

If you enjoy variety, can work independently, and want to make a genuine difference in the lives of women, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

The role includes:

• Supporting women to maintain recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
• Providing one-to-one keywork and helping women achieve their personal goals.
• Supporting mothers with parenting, family relationships and reunification where appropriate.
• Facilitating groups and encouraging women into volunteering, education, training and employment.
• Coordinating referrals and welcoming new residents into the service.
• Undertaking drug and alcohol testing.
• Working with landlords and tradespeople to ensure properties remain safe, comfortable and well maintained
• Helping build a positive, supportive community where women feel valued, respected and able to flourish.

About you

• We're looking for someone who can build trusting relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• You will be a confident decision maker and able to work independently.
• You may already have experience working in addiction, homelessness, domestic abuse, mental health, family support or another trauma-informed setting.
• Most importantly, you will be passionate about walking alongside women as they create lasting change in their lives.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme.
• Flexible working across the week.
• Training and ongoing professional development.
• A supportive, values-led team.   
• The opportunity to play a key role in transforming the lives of women and their families.

 Our values

We are committed to creating an environment where every woman is treated with dignity, compassion and hope. We welcome applicants who share our commitment to empowering women, promoting equality and working in a trauma-informed way.

As an organisation with a Christian ethos, we ask that applicants are supportive of our vision, mission and Christian ethos.

Closing Date: 15th September

Interview Date: 24th & 25th September

Join us and help women find not just a home, but a place to belong.

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

About Spear Hammersmith and Fulham

Spear is working in partnership with St Paul’s Hammersmith to deliver the Spear Programme in Hammersmith and Fulham!

At St Paul’s Hammersmith, their vision is to see the church alive, encountering God and awakening cities. Following the call of Jesus to love their neighbour, they want to serve the needs of their local community, creating connection and developing places of safety, strength, and belonging.

The Spear Programme is delivered in Spear Hammersmith and Fulham which offers young people professionally recognised coaching, for free, to support them into sustainable work or education. They leave Spear equipped to thrive in work and life. 

Key Information:

• Salary: from £29,000
• Full-time, Maternity Cover - Monday to Friday
• 25 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays
• Closing date: Monday 17th August (we interview on a rolling basis and may close the role early if we find the right candidate)

For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Person Specification

• An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and St Paul's Hammersmith
• You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further.
• You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing.
• Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun.
• You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills.
• Good administrative and organisational skills, working well under pressure with the ability to prioritise workload.