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The important stuff
Salary: from £30,000
Contract: Full time, Monday- Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm
Application deadline: Monday 20th May, 09.00am
Join us as our next Centre Manager and use your leadership and interpersonal skills to head up our team delivering employment support in Spear Bristol.
In partnership with Christ Church Clifton, you’ll be managing the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 18 years, Spear has supported more than 8,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the challenges they face. But we don’t want to stop there.
We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
Strategy, vision and impact [30%]
- Spearheading Resurgo’s ‘big picture’ vision of a transformed society, where each member plays its part, and the church is empowered to transform young lives
- Owning and managing the strategy for Spear Bristol that will help make this vision a reality
- Ensuring the Spear Programme is delivered in line with agreed targets; overseeing and reporting on impact metrics
Relationship management [25%]
- Building and managing great relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, donors, and your Board of Trustees
- You'll be embedded into Christ Church Clifton, and working closely with your Trust and congregation, and actively participating in their mission and events
Leadership, line management and training [20%]
- Leading your team with confidence; spurring them on in your centre’s vision; investing in a team culture of excellence, belonging and fun
- Investing in the professional growth of your Lead Coach and Graduate Coach
- Inputting into organisational-wide training streams
- Inputting into recruitment of new team members
Driving a culture of coaching [20%]
- Driving a culture of coaching in your team
- Hands-on group and 1-1 coaching with numerous 16-24-year-olds: equipping them with practical work-ready skills and resilient mindsets
- Engaging in gritty conversations with your trainees; walking alongside them whatever their circumstances; inspiring them and releasing their potential
- Managing safeguarding
- Opportunities to engage in corporate coaching
Operations [5%]
- Managing the daily operational activity of your centre, including IT, finance and health and safety
This role will suit you if:
- You are an active Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Resurgo and Christ Church Clifton
- A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques
- Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment of education
- Effective interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!
- Strong leadership and management skills, highly self-motivated with strong initiative and the ability to translate ideas into practice
- An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure
You can expect:
- A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities:
- Support and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation
- Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s, and a dedicated talent manager
- Equipping you to have autonomy in your role, through a culture of ‘high challenge, high support’
- A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
- A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
- Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat
A couple of things to note:
- This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
- In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Resurgo’s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change through our expertise in coaching, impact management and programme delivery. We’re a bold and innovative organisation with the ambition to transform society.
Are you a confident and experienced leader, with a heart for social justice and passionate about positively transforming society?
Then this could be the role for you. Join us as our next Centre Manager, and use your leadership and interpersonal skills to head up the team of three, delivering employment support in London.
You’ll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has equipped more than 9,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the barriers they face.
We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.
The important stuff
Location: from £27,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Salary: from £27,000 dependent on experience
Closing date: Sunday 26th May (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).
Assessment Day: Friday 31st May
Application pack: Download our application pack below or more information about the role and Resurgo
Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
Strategy, vision and impact [25%]
- Be at the forefront of leading Resurgo’s ‘big picture’ vision of a transformed society, empowering churches to transform young lives
- Build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with local referral agencies to ensure effective recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme
- Oversee the reporting of the Centre outcomes and ensure the Spear Programme is delivered in line with agreed targets
Leadership, line management and training [25%]
- Lead your team with confidence; spurring them on in Resurgo’s mission; invest in a team culture of excellence, belonging and fun
- Manage and develop the Lead Coach and Graduate Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development. This includes weekly 1:1s, performance reviews and regular feedback
- Equip your team to drive change through a data informed approach, and keep them accountable to agreed targets for the Spear Programme
Relationship management [20%]
- Manage great relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, donors, and your Board of Trustees
- Embed into your local church; working closely with your Spear Trustees and congregation, and actively participating in their mission and events
- Partner with the Spear Trustees and assist in implementing their funding strategy by helping to build corporate and donor relationships. For example, by hosting prospective donors in the Training Room
Delivery of the Spear Programme [20%]
- Lead group and 1-1 coaching with numerous 16-24-year-olds: equipping them with practical work-ready skills and resilient mindsets
- Provide guidance to the Lead Coach in the training room when dealing with behavioural and safeguarding situations and upskill coaches with consistent coaching feedback
- Use a coaching approach to engage young people in challenging conversations that will enable them to take responsibility and over significant barriers to employment
Operations [10%]
- Liaise with relevant staff regarding site operations and work to resolve any issues as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies
This role will suit you if:
- You are an active Christian, passionate about your work being a lived expression of your faith
- You want to help others reach their full potential, and enable young people to overcome significant barriers to employment
- You have demonstrable experience in coaching, teaching or training and development, as well as being keen to develop these skills further
- You are an experienced and mature leader/line manager, or have great leadership potential, and are eager to bring out the best in your team
- You are confident building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, with effective written and verbal communication skills
- You are steady under pressure, and able to juggle competing priorities
- You are looking for a varied, hands-on role, where you won't be tied to a desk
- You are IT literate
You can expect:
- A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities
- Training, guidance and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation
- Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s
- A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
- A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
- Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat
A couple of things to note:
This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We need a new Director of Communications. You’ll be responsible for helping us communicate the Gospel and the great work we do in our communities, and telling the good news stories that encourage and inspire us as we embark on our strategy to deliver the Diocesan vision to “bless the 1.5 million people” in our diocese who currently have no meaningful connection with our worshipping communities. We need someone who can catalyse everyone in the diocese to be better communicators.
The successful candidate will have a wide-ranging experience of communication matters with the ability to promote our work in a positive and strategic manner, and manage media relations proactively and effectively.
The post is based at Church House, Daresbury, with some travel around the Diocese and the option for hybrid working with up to 40% working from home. A full driving licence and access to a car is essential.
Salary: £51,515 - £55,692 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience.
The background paper, job description, person specification, and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website - address in copy of advertisement below.
Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs EA Geddes, Director of HR, preferably by email to (please see copy of the advertisment below or the diocesan website) or Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Warrington, WA4 4GE.
Informal telephone conversations with George Colville, Diocesan Secretary, are welcome - telephone number in copy of advertisement below.
Closing date: 27th May 2024
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 13th June 2024 or Monday 17th June 2024 (Please keep both dates free as we will only use one of them.)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your role
Church Mission Society is passionate about God’s mission and fired up to see more and more people become followers of Jesus. As one of two Church and Supporter Care Officers you will bring delight to our donors by successfully dealing with their enquiries as their first port of call. You will also proactively contact supporters and churches to encourage them to give and engage with CMS. Through this, your role will make a significant contribution to supporting for the work of Church Mission Society.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
What you’ll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have proven experience working in a customer/supporter facing environment. Administrative skills are essential and experience in telephoning to get results in a customer care environment is highly desirable.
It is also a requirement for this post holder to be in sympathy of CMS’s values and aims.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme , of which CMS is a member as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for someone to help us promote the work of our diocese, which covers our churches in Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders.
The Diocesan Office of the Diocese of Edinburgh is a small friendly team. It includes the Bishop, the Dean, the Diocesan Administrator and Bishop’s PA, the Adviser for Christian Life, and a number of part-time officers The office supports the work of the 53 charges (church congregations) around the Edinburgh Diocese, which stretches from Falkirk across to Dunbar, and from the Firth of Forth down to the English border.
The Diocese of Edinburgh is one of seven dioceses in the Scottish Episcopal Church. We work closely with our counterpart colleagues at the Provincial General Synod Office and in the other six diocesan offices around Scotland. 3 As with any small organisation, there is a need for employees to be able to work flexibly and collaboratively alongside others.
You would
- promote the diocese internally and externally
- develop and maintain our digital channels
- support our churches' communications training needs
Do you have experience in:
- a communications, digital communications or marketing related role
- using Content Management Systems such as WordPress
- creating social media content in a professional capacity
- creating, sourcing and editing content such as copy, images and videos
You will need to:
- have excellent written and spoken English
- be able to foster effective working relationships
- have excellent organisational skills
We offer:
- a small and friendly team, working from an office near Haymarket
- a generous non-contributory pension
- support and development through our Annual Review process and training funds
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Richmond & Hounslow Methodist Circuit is looking for a reliable and committed individual to support the life and work of our group of churches in SW London. They will play a crucial role in ensuring the proper organisation and management of our finances to enable our mission.
Key responsibilities:
- overseeing the Circuit’s day to day financial management
- supervising payroll and staff expenses
- financial reporting
- working with our accountants to produce annual accounts
- helping the Circuit to plan for the future
- advising on all financial matters
Benefits:
- £12,376 per annum based on 14 hours a week (£17.00 per hour; equivalent to £33,592 pa full-time)
- pension contribution of 6%
- working from home, with occasional in-person meetings
- flexible working
- 30 days a year annual leave (f/t equivalent, including bank holidays)
- annual leave increases with long service
- opportunity for additional hours, by mutual agreement
- supportive staff team
- helping local communities thrive and serve those in need
For more details, please see the detailed job and person specification, and the terms & conditions.
This is a new role for the Circuit, replacing a volunteer. In designing the position, the Circuit has aimed for maximum flexibility to secure the best candidate for the role. Initially, the person will need physically to attend some meetings to familiarise themselves with the Circuit's operations and ensure a smooth hand-over. For the right person, though, there will be considerable flexibility about how the duties are fulfilled in the longer-term. It is specifically expected that the role will allow for flexible scheduling to accommodate other responsibilities, including caring.
The Richmond & Hounslow Circuit comprises seven churches in southwest London. As with all Methodist circuits, these churches function autonomously yet collaborate closely in their ministry and mission efforts. The Circuit oversees joint resources, including staff and property. Presently, it employs four full-time ordained ministers, one full-time lay pastor, and a part-time administrator. As a part of the Methodist Church, its mission is “to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission”. To fulfil this mission, the Circuit fosters a broad spectrum of ministry within its congregations, focusing on worship but also engaging in outreach to the homeless, asylum seekers, new parents, and various other groups. Joining a welcoming team, the successul applicant will be a crucial part of an organisation committed to serving Christ and the community.
Closing date for applications: 10 May, 2024 (to begin work as soon as possible)*
* Please note that we will offer interviews earlier than the closing date for suitable applicants, so we strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible, if interested.
The successful applicant will have the right to live and work in the UK. Although this post is home-based, the Officer will need routinely to attend meetings in London. Owing to the nature of the employment, we are unable to offer support in obtaining a working visa.
To apply, please send an expression of interest of no more than 500 words on how you meet the skills required for this post and a CV to Rev’d Geoffrey Farrar, Superintendent Minister, Richmond & Hounslow Circuit.
To respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This varied role uses event and programme management skills to deliver excellent service in a fast paced environment within the Christian sector as we advance the work of The Maclellan Foundation, one of the largest Christian family foundations in the USA. The successful candidate will have excellent administration skills, with a minimum of 2 years experience, and will be engaged in the Christian faith and excited by the aims of the organisation.
Objectives/Key Tasks:
To provide event and project-specific administrative support in an accurate, timely and professional manner, including:
- Planning and co-ordinating multiple programmes, to ensure milestones are met to an excellent standard
- Conducting research, assembling and analysing data to prepare reports and documents
- Preparing and editing written correspondence, communications, presentations, publicity etc
- Managing booking and registration processes
- Managing and updating various databases on a regular basis
- Onsite event management; helping set up and run events as well as providing delegate support
- Providing customer service support, via phone and email
- Managing and maintaining schedules, appointments and travel arrangements
- Arranging and coordinating meetings, including minute taking
- Reviewing operating practices and implementing improvements where necessary
- Processing expenses and maintaining project budgets in liaison with the Finance Manager
- Providing administrative support to the Director and all projects and events undertaken by NJC
- Website oversight and any other duties as required
Please review the full job description and person specification and submit your CV for consideration.
Please note we are reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the post early.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview
Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all.
The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting 200,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard, shop and café. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all.
Role Purpose
This is a senior support post of essential development importance to allow the Dean, Chief Operating Officer, Chapter and committees to develop and maintain an effective system of governance for the Cathedral with adherence to the highest standards of good governance practice. This will include relevant regulatory and legislative requirements. The post holder will provide comprehensive and effective secretariat support for Chapter and its statutory committees.
Job Description
Job Title: Governance & Committees Manager
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Key Relationships: Dean and Chapter, Chief Operating Officer, Committee Members, Cathedral Safeguarding Lead
Salary: £27,200 (pro rata from £34,000)
Hours of work: 28 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). Some flexibility will be required to allow attendance at evening meetings and events.
How to apply: Please submit a CV and Cover Letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for this role, with reference to the main duties and person specification below.
Interviews: In the week commencing 20th May 2024
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Governance administration
- Assist in the production and submission of a range of information required in order to demonstrate compliance;
- Liaise with external legal advisors as required;
- Assist the COO with returns, reports and filings for statutory bodies including the Charity Commission, Church Commissioners, Information Commissioner’s Office, HSE and Companies House;
- Act as the Whistleblowing Officer and assist in the working of the Whistleblowing Policy;
- Assist with the completion of questionnaires and reports for the Cathedral’s insurers, Association of English Cathedrals etc;
- Maintain the declarations of interest and gift registry records for senior staff and committee members and record in the minutes when committee members are conflicted out or need to declare an interest;
- Assist the COO in keeping a log of complaints under the Complaints Policy adopted under the Cathedrals Measure and help to ensure that complaints are dealt with according to the policy;
- Provide such other support at the COO reasonably requires including correspondence, research and diary management.
Committees administration
- Lead the co-ordination, preparation, planning and follow-up for meetings and other committee work associated with the governance of the Cathedral. This will include issuing invitations, booking rooms, issuing Zoom invitations, arranging refreshments and access needs, assisting in the drafting of agendas, gathering and circulating supporting papers for the meetings, attending meetings, taking confidential minutes, circulating and amending minutes and maintaining action trackers for the members of the following committees: Chapter, Finance Committee, Audit & Risk Committtee;
- Assist in the work of the Nominations Committee to recruit members for the new committees;
- Assist in the work of the Standing Committee as it prepares for Chapter meetings;
- Assist the Dean and COO in their governance responsibilities under the Care of Cathedrals Measure 2021, including being the point of contact with the Fabric Advisory Committee and liaising with its Chair and Secretary;
- Liaise with committee members and maintain good relationships;
- Liaise with professional advisers where appropriate and in consultation with the COO;
- Assist in the scheduling of training and circulation of information and papers for Chapter and committee members as required.
Safeguarding administration
The Cathedral follows the safeguarding best practice and guidance set out in the Diocesan policy “A Safe Church” and also follows the policies and guidance set out by the National Safeguarding Team.
Reporting to the Cathedral Safeguarding Lead (CSL), the post-holder will:
- Assist the CSL in ensuring that safer recruitment practice is observed in all recruitment;
- Undertake the DBS checks for staff and volunteers if required, including verifying identity, submitting the applications and reporting to the candidate’s line manager/team leader when the checks have been completed. This will include advising colleagues as to which checks are appropriate and liaising with the Diocesan Safeguarding team and Volunteers & Community Officer;
- Maintain accurate records of all DBS checks carried out in a central register;
- Arrange for all new staff (paid and volunteer) to attend safeguarding training and arrange follow-up training for existing staff (every 3 years). This will include ascertaining which levels of training are required and which individuals will also need specific additional training for their roles;
- Liaise with the trainers to identify training sessions, book rooms and catering and arrange room set-up;
- Maintain accurate records of all safeguarding training carried out in a central register;
- Report to Chapter when required.
Additional responsibilities
- Support the COO in the coordination of risk management across the organisation;
- Arrange and manage the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) and parish clerking duties;
- Ensure timely publication of statutory notices in advance of the annual APCM;
- Assist the COO with returns, reports and filings for the Parish;
- Support data protection compliance across the organisation;
- Ensure that the highest standards of professional performance are maintained;
- Promote equal opportunities in the work of the department;
- Participate in the arrangements for this role’s performance review and appraisal;
- Ensure that professional skills are regularly updated through participation in training and development activities;
- Any other responsibilities as may reasonably be required.
The main duties and responsibilities of your post are outlined in your job description. This list is not exhaustive and is intended to reflect your main tasks and areas of work. Changes may occur over time and you will be expected to agree any reasonable changes to your job description that are commensurate with your salary and in line with the general nature of your post. You will be consulted about any changes to your job description before these are implemented.
Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in promoting and building a diverse and inclusive team, and workplace, culture and governance structures that are welcoming to and respectful of all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people whatever their ethnicity, background, age, disability, long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Safeguarding is at the core of all we do. We follow best practice for Safer Recruitment.
Person Specification (E = Essential / D = Desirable)
Skills/Aptitudes
- Full proficiency with MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint (D) Ability to work in a complex organisation with multiple stakeholders (E)
- Ability to ensure that staff, committee members and volunteers follow necessary procedures and requirements, including new ones under the Cathedrals Measure (E)
- Ability to balance a busy and varied workload and work on multiple tasks at the same time (E)
- Proven strong writing skills (E)
- Able to draft agendas from an outline brief (E)
- Proven ability of minute-taking and producing summaries of outcomes and actions resulting from meetings of a formal nature (E)
- Proven ability to manage the formal processes of meetings, in a proactive way (E)
- Good organisation skills in naming and storing of formal documents (E)
Knowledge/Experience
- Excellent IT skills (E)
- Knowledge of governance processes (E)
- Experience of working with and administering databases, summarising information in an easy to understand format (E)
- Significant administrative experience (E)
- Church of England and charity sector experience (D)
- Experience of taking responsibility and accepting ownership of areas of work with a significant impact on an organisation’s reputation (E)
Personal Attributes
- Maintains the highest standard of confidentiality, professionalism and integrity (E)
- Understanding of the Nolan Principles of good governance (E)
- Ability to prioritise (E)
- Proactive problem solver (E)
- Highly efficient and organised (E)
- Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to work patiently and constructively with others (E)
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills (E)
- Flexible and cooperative team player (E)
- Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision (E)
- Willing to work flexibly including occasional evening and weekend work
- Demonstrates empathy for the vision, mission and values of Southwark Cathedral (E)
- Respectful of all with understanding of diversity and inclusion as core values at Southwark Cathedral (E)
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for this role, with reference to the main duties and person specification, by Wednesday 15th May 2024 at 8am.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join a dynamic & pioneering team.
A brilliant opportunity has opened up for competent AV technicians to join our events team, providing technical expertise for events including Spring Harvest, and building client relationships as we seek to grow our portfolio.
You will be involved in planning meetings, providing technical advice, drafting proposals, prepping tech gear and delivering high quality tech solutions for events.You will demonstrate good administrative competency and an ability to build relationships in a professional and fast-paced environment.
Working primarily, though not exclusively in the Christian faith sector, Essential Event Management partner with many other organisations to deliver events and tours throughout the UK. Our pioneering team have also brought digital transformation with online event platform solutions and the launch of a streaming service for Christian media content. We are passionate about delivering excellence and customer satisfaction and we are now seeking to expand our team to help meet demand for our services. Running events brings people together who become an extended family, and this is one that we hope you will enjoy being a part of.
Here's what some of our team say about working for Essential Christian:
“There’s an incredible culture within Essential Christian which helps bring out your individual potential, refines your skills and enables you to grow on all levels, including spiritually.”
“The culture is to encourage high professional standards but also to value every individual and make sure they’re included and cared for. The regular celebration of achievements, the interest in each person’s wellbeing, and the sense of family makes this a brilliant organisation to work for.”
For a full job description and information on how to apply visit our website.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 16 May 2024.
Interviews will take place in Uckfield on Friday 24 May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Purpose
The purpose of the Fundraiser role is primarily to raise funds from UK trusts, foundations and statutory funders and to identify, generate, grow and maintain this vital income stream. Some engagement to support other strands of fundraising will be required.
Context
The post-holder will work to the Chief Financial Officer and closely with the Chief Operating Officer and other managers of Cathedral teams. Their role will involve research and information gathering on potential donors and funding opportunities, a creative and broad approach to application planning and writing, good written and interpersonal skills and attention to detail in managing application and post-grant reporting processes. It requires the post holder to take a wide interest in all aspects of Cathedral life in order to deliver effective funding support to the work of colleagues.
Overview
Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all.
The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting 200,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard, shop and café. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all. Donations from visitors, our cathedral community and crucially from trusts and foundations are vital in supporting the work of our team to deliver its work and to conserve the fabric of our heritage site.
Job Description
Job Title: Fundraiser (Grants and Trusts)
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Key Relationships: Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Finance Manager, Marketing & Communications Manager, Heads of Department
Salary: £38,000-£40,000 per annum
Hours of work: 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). Some flexibility required. Requests to work from home 1 day per week will be considered.
How to apply: Please submit a CV and Cover Letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for this role, with reference to the main duties and person specification below. The deadline is Monday 13th May 2024 at 12pm.
Interviews: Monday 20th May 2024
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Research and Identification of Funders
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of our research projects and research funding plans, including in response to requests from Heads of Department and Senior Management Team;
- Research, identify and prioritise potential grants, personal & institutional trusts and statutory funders and funding opportunities, including keeping up to date with new fundraising opportunities in the faith and heritage sectors and in London;
- Undertake research on funders and grant making bodies to assess their potential for funding opportunities;
- Gather information and budgetary information from cathedral colleagues as required by potential funders;
- Develop and write high quality, compelling fundraising proposals and applications which communicate Southwark Cathedral’s funding needs clearly and concisely;
- Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to develop a compelling case for support documents and other donor materials to attract support for our research projects;
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of applications to trusts & foundations.
Fundraising
- Secure funding from UK trusts, foundations and statutory funding bodies to meet Budgetary targets and support proposed future projects at the Cathedral;
- Support the implementation of a trusts and foundations programme, with a view to increasing funding for flagship projects alongside core unrestricted funding;
- Assist with the organisation of fundraising events as required;
- Ensure approaches to trusts and other donors are streamlined and targeted.
Contact and Liaison
- Manage the Cathedral’s donor records including gift aid declarations, personal information and legacy pledges and other non-financial information provided by donors - adhering to data protection best practice at all times;
- Liaise with the Marketing & Communications Manager to analyse the existing donor communications and suggest improved methods of engagement;
- Liaise with the Marketing & Communications Manager to arrange for the creation and maintenance of pages on the Cathedral website that highlight the fundraising activity and communicate successes achieved;
- Act as the primary point of contact for all existing and potential trust and grants funders, directing enquiries as appropriate;
- Develop a network of strong relationships with existing and prospective grant, trust and statutory funders;
- Organise meetings and events for prospective supporters and provide briefings for colleagues.
Information Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Maintain the Cathedral’s fundraising database, ensuring all records are updated and maintained correctly in accordance with the Cathedral’s data protection policy;
- Manage the reporting, recording and administration progress of existing grants, advising relevant members of the team well in advance of reporting deadlines;
- Work with others to develop and implement effective evaluation, monitoring and reporting processes for funders, and ensure reporting requirements are fulfilled and activities remain outcome and impact focused;
- Manage and maintain records and monitor progress of applications and relationships, including working to agreed KPIs;
- Prepare regular progress reports on fundraising and activities for SMT and the Chapter as required;
- Use the Cathedral’s fundraising database to analyse the success rates to support fundraising strategy and individual projects;
- Work with the Finance team to ensure that all funding is quickly and correctly processed and acknowledged and that financial reports are available in the appropriate format;
- Work with the Governance & Committees Manager and Finance Team to support reporting requirements and compliance with the relevant legislation and codes of conduct;
- Work with the COO and Marketing & Communications Manager to create appropriate evaluation and legacy documentation.
Other
- Manage the relevant administration that accompanies this role, including booking meetings and taking minutes as required;
- Play an active role as a member of the Cathedral team, supporting each other as required;
- Be an ambassador for the Cathedral and assist the Fundraising Advisory Panel in developing positive relationships with the Cathedral’s key stakeholders.
The main duties and responsibilities of your post are outlined in your job description. This list is not exhaustive and is intended to reflect your main tasks and areas of work. Changes may occur over time and you will be expected to agree any reasonable changes to your job description that are commensurate with your salary and in line with the general nature of your post. You will be consulted about any changes to your job description before these are implemented.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience
- You will have experience of writing fundraising bids and completing engaging applications;
- You will have knowledge and experience of heritage, community or religious grant-funding sources and how to access them;
- You will have experience of handling applications and administrative procedures for grants;
- You will be proficient in project finances, and budgeting, with skills in persuasion, advocacy, problem-solving, and decision-making;
- Knowledge of best practice in the trusts sector is important;
- You will have strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills;
- Experience in a small or medium-sized charitable organisation;
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising is desirable.
Skills/Aptitudes
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications;
- Able to think creatively and laterally about funding approaches;
- Good communication skills, both written and oral;
- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail;
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide range of contacts and build and maintain effective working relationships.
Personal Attributes
- Able to work on own initiative and to plan and prioritise workload effectively;
- Discreet and able to work confidentially with donors;
- A good team player with ability to relate equally well to paid and voluntary staff;
- Able to demonstrate sympathy with the aims and objectives of Southwark Cathedral.
Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in promoting and building a diverse and inclusive team, and workplace, culture and governance structures that are welcoming to and respectful of all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people whatever their ethnicity, background, age, disability, long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Safeguarding is at the core of all we do. We follow best practice for Safer Recruitment.
Terms and Conditions
Working Hours
The working hours shall be 35 hours per week (exclusive of meal breaks). Some out of hours working will be required to support meetings and events and this will be notified in advance. Time off in lieu will be awarded in line with Southwark Cathedral’s policy.
Annual Leave
25 days per annum as well as statutory bank holidays, with an additional 5 days (pro-rata) after 10 years service.
Probation
The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
Season Ticket Loan
Once the probationary period has been completed satisfactorily, the person appointed will be eligible to take out a season ticket loan.
Pension
The person appointed will be eligible to join a defined contributions pension scheme managed by the Church Workers Pension Fund. The Cathedral will contribute half of the annual premium of 10% of salary.
Working Expenses
Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for this role, with reference to the main duties and person specification by Monday 13th May at 12pm.
Property Management & Resources Officer
The Vacancy
We are offering an interesting and varied opportunity to support the work of the Connexional Team and the wider Methodist Church in delivering its strategic plan to make the best use of its property portfolio in local communities across the country and centrally.
Working alongside the Director and colleagues within the Property Support team, you will be providing support and management to Connexional property, particularly focussing on the Connexional manse portfolio and its resident ministers. Alongside this, you will lead on the communications and resourcing to the District Property Officer network and other relevant networks, across the Connexion.
You will also be a central Property Support team member assisting team colleagues within their specific areas of expertise including Listed Buildings and the Church’s net zero strategy. This could be through the provision of proactive support of and input into, relevant forms of guidance, advice, communications, training and good practice.
You will also support the Director in the administration of property grants and application received for replacement Projects under Standing Order 973.
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 preferably have experience supporting a senior team within a property function and preferably have some experience in a property or project management type function.
As the role will underpin and contribute to supporting the team’s work with external colleagues, particularly the District Property Officer network, it is essential that you are comfortable in engaging with a range of stakeholders, and have excellent organisational skills, particularly in terms of resourcing and training.
The role will be very collaborative with team colleagues, and therefore experience and ability to plan, research and assimilate new information alongside the analysis and delivery of projects will be an essential quality.
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: 12 May 2024
Interview Date: 22 May 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.
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
An exciting opportunity to join the Joint Property Team to support churches and ministry areas to increase their income through a range of large and small grants.
The Joint Property Team will be able to offer a complete property service to support our churches and will make a significant difference to an exceptional body of community church buildings and social action projects across South Wales.
Salary: £27,248
Hours: This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position, with flexible hours including occasional weekend work. Part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate.
For more information please take a look at our job pack which gives further information about us and the role.
Closing Date: 9am Monday 13th May
Interview Date: Monday 20th May.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Diocese of Guildford has an exciting part-time opportunity for a Community Project Lead to manage our parish-based community project, Hear Here. As a member of the Mission Enabler Team, you will have the opportunity to work flexibly with enthusiastic colleagues across the wider Church House.
The Hear Here Project is a collaboration between the Diocese, Parishes, NHS Audiology Departments and Sight for Surrey to assist those who wear an NHS-issued hearing aid with any technical issues at clinics run by trained hearing champions. The clinics work to reduce social isolation through the maintenance of hearing devices, conversation, and friendship.
Key Responsibilities include:
· Manage a team of volunteers to ensure clinics run consistently, safely, and according to required standards.
· Delivery of training in partnership with NHS trusts and development of complementary missional training.
· Build and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
· Administer and oversee project governance
· Raise the profile of Hear Here to increase the number of clinics
· Actively seek new funding streams for the project.
· Oversee collection and analysis of data to enable accurate and timely reporting
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the responsibilities of the Project Lead (Hear Here).
The ideal candidate will:
· Have experience in leading, developing and managing volunteer teams.
· Have experience in leading and facilitating training.
· Strong planning, organisational and administrative skills.
· Have a familiarity with the Church of England, its organisation and governance structures.
· Experience of writing successful funding bids.
· Experience in working in the health or social care sector.
· Good understanding of safeguarding practices.
· A willingness to work flexibly, including occasionally at weekends, where required to facilitate training days.
The successful candidate will need to hold a UK driving licence and have their own vehicle as the position requires travel around the diocese from time to time.
Benefits of the role include:
· Competitive salary within the Charity Sector
· Hybrid working
· A 15% non-contributory pension/life assurance provision
· 25 days (pro rata) annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
· An employee assistance programme
· Learning and development opportunities
· Attractive open-plan office and surroundings at Church House Guildford with free parking
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to send a detailed covering letter, along with your CV, outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification as detailed in the job description. Applications without a cover letter cannot be considered.
We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as its essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
BRF Ministries is a Christian charity. We are the home of Anna Chaplaincy. Living Faith, Messy Church and Parenting for Faith. We resource both the spiritual journey of individuals and the mission and ministry of local churches. Our vision - Inspiring, equipping and supporting people of all ages to grow in Christian faith. This is at the heart of what we are committed to do at BRF Ministries.
• Inspiring because we’re all looking for new ways to explore and embrace Jesus.
• People of all ages because it’s never too late and never too early to find faith.
• Grow because life is all about moving forwards.
• Christian faith because we’re truly proud to be doing God’s work. We work with and through churches to see more people, whatever their age, wherever they are on the journey towards God…
• growing in understanding of the Bible
• encountering God and experiencing vibrant Christian faith
• equipped to exercise gifts in leadership and ministry.
Want to be part of a close-knit team that inspires, equips and supports people of all ages to grow in Christian faith? We are looking for someone with a passion for our mission who can provide high level service to customers and supporters as part of the Supporter Services team based at the BRF offices in Abingdon. This full time role involves processing orders from online, phone and post and answering queries.
As part of the Supporter Services team:
- Respond to customer queries received by telephone, letter, and email, always providing a high standard of customer service.
- Process books, subscriptions and events orders received by post, telephone and online.
- Pack and post orders that require sending from the office.
- Process donations received by all forms, including web donations.
- Allocate payments received by BACS, cheque, or credit card.
- Conduct sales ledger reconciliations.
- Open and distribute the post.
- Assist in credit control.
- Manage office stock levels.
- Assist in processing of renewals and subscription releases.
- Order office and event stock.
- Circulate advance copies.
- Assist finance team with statements to account.
- Administrative support to the Operations team as required.
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience delivering high levels of customer service.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, high degree of confident on the phone.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, order processing and accounts packages.
- Ability to work well under pressure and to multi-task.
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Reliable and consistent.
- Ability to work in a team with a flexible and positive attitude towards sharing tasks and workloads.
- Strong commitment to the aims of the organisation.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 days plus bank holidays after five full years' service)
- Additional three days off between Christmas and the New Year
- Auto enrolment pension scheme (8% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
- Private health insurance (after successful completion of probationary period)
- Generous flexitime scheme allowing employees to accrue time and earn additional days leave
- Employee Assistance Programme with access to financial advice, career coaching and counselling
- Staff discount scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Regular opportunities to connect with colleagues at our weekly briefing and virtual coffee break, and regular team in-person gatherings.
- BRF is proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently under-represented within our staff team. This includes, but is not limited to, people from Black, Asian and other ethnic groups, especially within our leadership roles.
Inspiring,equipping & supporting people of all ages to grow in Christian faith.Home of Messy Church, Parenting for Faith, Anna Chaplaincy&Living Faith
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Joint Public Issues Team Internships 2024-2025
X2 Internships: 12 month fixed-term contracts beginning September 2023, for Christians aged 21-30.
- Joint Public Issues Team Intern (Communications Support)
- Joint Public Issues Team Intern (Constituency Action Network Support)
Exciting Internship Opportunities with the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT)
Are you passionate about driving meaningful change in the world? Do you want to explore the intersection of faith, policy, and politics? The Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) is recruiting to two internship positions: one focused on Communications and the other on supporting local churches to build relationships with their MPs.
You would be working as part of a small ecumenical team on a diverse range of tasks and initiatives including communications, policy, campaigning and supporter engagement, contributing to the public advocacy and political engagement work of the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches.
About JPIT
JPIT is a partnership between the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church, and the Church of Scotland is an associate partner. Its purpose is to help the Churches to work together for peace and justice through listening, learning, praying, speaking and acting on public policy issues. It is a team which brings together around ten staff from across the denominations. In recent years it has focused on issues around poverty, the economy, refugees and migration, the environment, peace and conflict, and politics.
The Internships
These internships provide opportunities to develop skills in campaigning, communications, research, and policy within a dynamic team environment. There will be opportunities for professional and personal learning and development to equip the intern for employment after their time on the internship. Whilst we are looking for some evidence of certain skills and experience, candidates will have the opportunity to develop the relevant skills during their time in the role.
The roles are based in the Methodist Connexional Team.
These are full-time, paid posts for 12 months. They are aimed at young Christians who may have recently graduated, and are starting their career in an area such as politics, campaigning, policy or church engagement.
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.
If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us. Contact details are on our website.
For more information about JPIT, visit www. jpit. uk. Join us in our mission to create a more just and peaceful world.
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.