Faith based jobs

Role Details & Staff Benefits

Salary: £51,500 gross per annum

Duration: Fixed-term until 31st July 2027

Hours: 0.8 - 1 FTE (4 – 5 days per week)

Location: Hybrid – NASP has an office space at London's Southbank Centre which can be used by staff at any time. The role will be expected to work up to 2 days per week in the office with the remainder at home. There may also be additional occasional travel required for staff days and other events.

NASP offer a range of core benefits for staff on payroll, including:

• 30 days paid annual leave per annum, plus Bank Holidays

• An additional day of paid leave per year on your birthday

• Opportunities for Volunteering & CPD days each year

• Opportunity to request flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours

• Contribution to annual eye test, eyeglass purchase, and flu vaccination

Purpose of This Role:

This is a strategic role, funded by the Sir Halley Stewart Trust, to shape future policy and practice in how faith communities support social prescribing for the benefit of local communities. This includes exploring the role of faith as a strategic partner in the government's neighbourhood health agenda. Building on the work of the current postholder, and previous work by NASP and organisations like Theos and the Good Faith Partnership, this role will take the lead at a national level by influencing, shaping and convening partners to unlock and unleash the significant resources of faith groups in contributing towards holistic healthcare delivered within the community.

The purpose of this role is to lead and co-ordinate NASP’s work on social prescribing with partners across the faith sector and enable a better understanding of how to work effectively with faith communities through social prescribing, and the role that faith and belief plays in supporting good health and wellbeing. The role will work to improve accessibility of community support through social prescribing by exploring the barriers and opportunities in faith communities and the health sector. The role will have a particular emphasis on health inequalities and explore opportunities for faith groups’ reach into deprived communities and ethnic minority communities, recognising that faith communities may be most trusted precisely where health inequalities are most acute.

The role sits in the National Leads & Evidence team, led by the Executive Director of Strategy and Partnerships. The postholder will work alongside NASP colleagues who lead on Healthcare integration; Evidence and Insights; International Social Prescribing; and connections with sectors that provide community activities and support such as the natural environment, physical activity, historic environment and arts and culture.

Person Specification:

Experience & Knowledge:

• Excellent knowledge of the health sector and/or the VCFSE (Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise) sector 

• Experience of working in a senior level role at the health and community interface that has included involvement with different faith groups or an understanding of their perspectives. This might be in a delivery or policy role.

• An appreciation of the role of the VCFSE sector in the health and wellbeing of the population and ideally an understanding of the changing healthcare landscape in England at national or local level.

• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities for faith organisations, health and care agencies, local authorities, VCFSE organisations and community groups.

• Excellent partnership building and interpersonal skills with experience of building trusting long-term relationships with partners and experience of inspiring, convening and supporting organisations to work in partnership.

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, both internally with peers and senior management, and externally with partners and stakeholders.

• Experience of planning and leading successful and innovative projects. Able to produce project plans and budgets and co-produce delivery plans with colleagues and partners, identifying risks and managing them together.

• Able to work independently in the role, while harnessing, contributing to, and shaping the work of the wider team, and the organisation.

• Experience in writing funding applications and developing new donor relationships to secure new funds would be an advantage. Willingness to do so will be essential.

Skills & Attributes:

• Affinity with NASP’s Values as defined in the NASP Strategic Plan

• A self-starter with a collaborative mindset.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to be proactive and spot new opportunities.

• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise work and be flexible in delivery.

Responsibilities:

Role Overview:

• Act as the faith lead within NASP, being the point of contact and key advocate for faith communities’ involvement in social prescribing, across all major traditions.

• Represent and develop faith groups’ engagement in NASP’s existing activities, programmes and events including workstreams in NASP to build the capacity of Social Prescribing Link workers (SPLWs); support the community assets that SPLW’s harness in their work; and connecting across different Government Departments to explore how social prescribing connects with strategies related to employment, youth, education and community cohesion.

• Have a specific focus of how faith communities can work with social prescribers to support those experiencing health inequalities.

• Support and inform the development of NASP’s wider workstreams and the implementation of its strategy.

• Lead and co-ordinate NASP’s national work on social prescribing with partners across the faith sector, including the Good Faith Partnership.

• Build understanding and awareness within NASP and across other sectors of what is required to support the effective provision of services, activities and information in the faith sector to promote health and wellbeing through social prescribing.

• Liaise with, and support, new and existing initiatives to build an evidence base for faith-based social prescribing.

• Convene and lead a national Faith and Social Prescribing Advisory Group, drawing together faith leaders, health system partners and VCFSE organisations to advise on priorities and act as ambassadors for social prescribing within faith communities.

• Ensure engagement of faith communities themselves in developing social prescribing strategy and policy, working with relevant partners.

• Provide high quality advice and insight on faith activity and services in support of NASP’s strategy development, communications and external briefings and meetings.

• Enable NASP’s healthcare integration team to support the strategic development of social prescribing into faith assets at Integrated Care System level and make the case for place-based investment.

• Map current tools, resources, guides and evidence and work with the Communications team to publish and promote these and to develop new resources.

• Build consensus on the key policies required for the scale and spread of social prescribing for faith communities across stakeholders; a joint vision of ‘good faith based SP’.

• Identify and shape partnership opportunities to secure additional funding and resources to help build capacity to enable future social prescribing activity to better support people’s health and wellbeing outcomes.

• Enable awareness raising, shared learning, training and best practice within the faith and health sector. This includes working with NASP's workforce development team and the Link Worker Advisory Group to integrate faith and social prescribing into information and training for Social Prescribing Link Workers.

• Support other areas of NASP’s work and strategy development. In particular, identify and harness commonalities with other sectors supporting social prescribing e.g. nature, arts and culture and heritage.

• Brief and advise the Board and Executive Leadership Team as needed.

• Budget Management - including day-to-day management, raising and processing payments and reporting.

Reporting To: Executive Director of Strategy & Partnerships

Network Youth Church Leader

(Solway, Cumbria)

‘Discovering life in all its fullness’

 Can you model excellence in Christian Youthwork?

Can you equip and resource church leaders to develop their own vibrant Christian Youth Ministries?

Can you inspire and train volunteers?

If so… we are seeking a Leader for Solway Network Youth Church, Cumbria.

Solway NYC is a thriving suite of Christian youth projects that run throughout the Solway Deanery.

You will:

· Inspire and empower young people to explore faith and come to know Jesus in creative and relevant ways.

· Build on the excellent relationships that Solway NYC has with local schools, churches, and communities to connect with 11–18-year-olds.

· Lead and equip local church leaders to develop their own vibrant Youth Ministries.

· Recruit and train volunteers in mission, to create a dynamic network of sustainable projects.

· Be part of a dynamic and aspirational team.

If you believe that God may be calling you into Christian Youth Ministry, we would like to hear from you.

Please visit the Diocese of Carlisel website for further information

This role is based in Solway, Cumbria.

Salary: £31,795 plus 15% employers pension contribution for qualified Youth Leaders.

The Diocese of St Davids is one of the six dioceses of the Church in Wales, serving communities across west Wales. Rooted in a rich spiritual heritage and a strong sense of place, the Diocese supports parishes, clergy and lay leaders in their mission to serve local communities and respond to social and cultural change.

The Diocese plays an active public role in the life of west Wales, working in partnership with schools, charities, public bodies and community organisations. At a time of change and opportunity for the Church in Wales, the Diocese of St Davids is committed to clear, confident and authentic communication that reflects its values, strengthens relationships and supports mission.

We are seeking an experienced Communications Lead Officer who will be responsible for developing and delivering a strategic communications plan for the Diocese of St Davids and will shape and deliver a pro-active, strategic and mission-aligned communications function. Working closely with senior lay and clergy leaders, they will enhance the Diocese's visibility, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and ensure consistency of voice across all platforms.

This is a senior hands-on role requiring both creative, strategic leadership and operational delivery across digital and print media, and internal communications.

Please see the attached Key Responsibilities and Person Specifications documents for further details.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A meaningful opportunity to shape a high-impact role at the heart of the Diocese's public life and witness.
• Supportive working culture and professional development opportunities.
•  The main place of work will be The Diocesan Office, Abergwili, Carmarthen, SA31 2JG with regular work at other locations within the Diocese in line with the requirements of the role. An element of hybrid working may be considered on appointment.
• This role is for 34 hours per week including, from time to time, out of hours and weekend work.
• Staff are eligible to join a contributory pension scheme into which they will be auto-enrolled. The present contribution rates are - Employee 5%, Employer 15%. Further details will be available upon appointment.
• Annual leave of 25 days plus eight public holidays. Annual leave increases to 30 days after five years of continuous service.
• This permanent position is subject to a six month probationary period.
• This role will have a notice period of three months.
• Subsistence and expenses are paid at Diocesan rates.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of Right to Work in the UK, references and a basic DBS check before the offer of appointment is formally confirmed.

If this sounds like you, then our four-month (7th September to 18th December 2026), salaried Grant Fundraising Traineeship might be the perfect opportunity for you.

Chell Perkins is looking for four individuals with excellent writing skills who want to learn how to fundraise from grantmakers. 

Our industry-leading paid traineeship (monthly equivalent of a £24,792 annual salary) will see you writing grant applications for multiple charities and gaining a recognised certificate with education credits towards CFRE to kickstart your fundraising career. There are up to four vacancies at Chell Perkins, and at the end of the course trainees will be eligible to apply for a permanent position.

“This programme has been an amazing opportunity to work with so many different clients, and constantly learn new skills on the job. I have learned so much.” Junior Fundraiser, 2022

This immersive programme is home-based with quality training and plenty of support from other experienced fundraisers.

“The hands-on training opportunities that come with a role at Chell Perkins are invaluable for anyone who is looking to get into fundraising. I don't think you could find a more immersive and rewarding experience in the charity sector anywhere else!” Junior Fundraiser, 2022

Why Chell Perkins?

At the end of our Grant Fundraising Traineeship, you will be a confident and capable fundraiser. But there’s much more to the scheme than that. The Chell Perkins team are a great bunch of people to work with. We really care about our partner charities and YOUR future. Our supportive and empowering work culture will enable you to realise your own potential.

“This programme is truly unique and rewarding. I recommend it to anyone thinking of beginning a fundraising career.” Junior Fundraiser, 2020

Client mix

Candidates should be aware that at present, 70% of our partner charities come from a Christian background (churches or Christian charities). While it is not a requirement to be Christian, candidates must be happy to write for a faith-based audience.

Applications

This role is home-based; however, you may occasionally be required to work from client sites across the UK.

For more details about this opportunity, contact us and request a copy of the Job Description & Person Specification document.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 4th May 2026 for positions starting on 7th September 2026.

If our Grant Fundraising Traineeship sounds like it could be a perfect fit for you, why not apply? We look forward to hearing from you!

To apply for this role, please complete our job application and email it to us with a recent CV and a covering letter. In your covering letter, we are looking for:

• Evidence of strong written communication skills
• Passion for the third sector, and in particular fundraising
• Ability to write persuasively
• Evidence that you have carefully researched the role and our organisation.

Click 'how to apply' below for the email address to send your application to, and for more information on the role and person specification.

A note about generative AI use

As an agency we are not against the use of AI to research or help improve the quality of your application. However, we strongly advise against using AI to generate copy for you. Last year, over 40 applications contained sections with identical wording, due to the use of generative AI. As a result, we could not get to know the applicants from their writing, and subsequently had to reject all of these applications.

Bible Society believes the Bible is God’s gift for God’s world. We share it because we believe it changes lives for good. We want Christians to be confident in the Bible’s truthfulness and reliability, and we want to change how people talk about it in wider society and invite them to see it as a source of wisdom and joy.

We’re now seeking aHead of Communications, with exceptional PR campaign experience, someone who canlead high-impact multi-channel campaigns that influence opinion and spark conversations. You’ll set and drivea bold, integrated communications strategy at a significant cultural moment for Bible Society. You will ensure we continue to speak clearly and confidently into both the Church and wider public life, helping position the Bible as a source of wisdom and hope. This is a role for a gifted communicator who can navigate complex cultural issues with clarity and grace, while bringing theological sensitivity, cultural intelligence and strategic insight 

You’ll oversee all aspects of our external and internal communications – from media relations,campaign delivery, digital engagement and reputation management to editorial quality, storytelling and internal messaging. Leading a talented multidisciplinary team, you will help shape how Bible Society is understood, trusted and talked about, equipping senior leaders (including our Chief Executive) to communicate with confidence and impact.

If you’re excited by the challenge of creating standout PR campaigns, engaging diverse audiences and championing the credibility and relevance of Scripture today – and you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK – we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your motivation and relevant experience for the job. 

Gateway is a vibrant and powerful place of worship, offering a wide range of opportunities to grow in faith and build meaningful relationships. From dynamic Sunday services to midweek groups, youth events, men’s and women’s ministries, and young adults gatherings, there is something for everyone. We are passionate about being a church that serves and supports the whole family.

We are seeking a Social Media and Video Content Creator to help shape and communicate the heart and vision of Gateway Christian Centre through high-quality digital broadcast content.

This role involves working closely with Gateway’s Comms Associate Lead and senior leadership, helping to communicate events and campaigns, as well as the vision, ministry and ‘voice’ of Gateway church and campuses; through high-quality digital, broadcast and print content. 

Theos is a Christian think tank which seeks a world in which Christian ideas about human flourishing are drawn upon to answer some of the world’s biggest challenges. We stimulate debate about the place of religion in society, challenging and changing ideas through research, commentary and events. 

Are you a strategic thinker who loves turning bold ideas into real-world impact? Theos is looking for a dynamic Head of Strategy, Operations and Planning to help shape and deliver our ambitious vision at the intersection of faith, society and public debate. As a key leader in our Senior Leadership Team, you’ll drive organisational strategy, strengthen operational excellence, and act as a force multiplier for our Director—bridging imagination and execution. If you thrive on building systems, inspiring teams and making meaningful change happen, we’d love you to help lead us into our next chapter.

If this sounds like you and you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your motivation and relevant experience for the job. 

Theos is part of Bible Society and is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. 

Job Title: Faith and Communities Engagement Officer (Westminster) 

Hours: 35 per week (full time) 

Location: Home working with regular travel across Westminster to faith and community venues in the borough 

Contract: Fixed term (until September 2027) 

Salary: £40,535 per annum 

About us 

Housing Justice brings together communities and finds solutions to homelessness by building personal connections, a sense of belonging, and creating justice in the housing system. We train and support volunteers to offer various accommodation options while building a network of local support. This includes providing personalised assistance to help individuals access relevant local services and address their other needs. Through compassionate, courageous, and collaborative action, we implement innovative solutions to tackle housing injustice, enhance the quality of housing, and elevate the voices and experiences of groups affected by housing injustice to both local and national governments. 

About you 

We are looking for someone with a depth of knowledge and experience of the faith and community homelessness sector (existing connections within Westminster would be a benefit). The successful applicant will feel confident to speak to anyone and will proactively seek out opportunities to build partnerships and promote and develop the existing work of the homelessness sector in Westminster.
 
About the role 

The Faith and Communities Engagement Officer role is designed to enhance and strengthen the infrastructure of homelessness services across Westminster by mobilising and supporting faith and community-based initiatives and groups. The intention is to facilitate effective partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector services and promote sustainable, community-led responses to homelessness and rough sleeping. 

Key responsibilities will include engagement and partnership development, capacity building and support, infrastructure and sustainability and advocacy. The role will play a vital part in bridging gaps between grassroots faith and community initiatives and formal homelessness systems, ensuring coordinated and compassionate support for those experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping. 

Benefits 

• 29 days annual leave, 3 of which are fixed between Christmas and New Year. This is in addition to bank holidays and pro-rata if part time. 

• After 3 years of service you are entitled to one additional day of holiday for each additional year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days, pro-rata if part time. 

• We offer flexible working. Not all posts can be made flexible, but where possible we operate core hours of 10 – 3pm, with employees able to flex their working day around these. Any flexibility is at the discretion of the line manager and relevant senior manager. 

• As this role is offered as Home Working, we will provide some financial support to get you set up with appropriate equipment. 

• We offer an employee assistance programme through Spectrum Life, which can be used by you and your family for a range of advice and support. 

• We offer a cycle-to-work scheme.  

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Children and Familes Worker to support and develop our work with local children and families within our Methodist church community.We see families and children's ministry as a key area of church growth and discipleship.  Our aim is for as many families and children as possible come to know and share in the love of Christ.

We are looking to appoint someone who enjoys building relationships, encouraging faith in everyday life, and creating welcoming spaces for families to belong.

We are keen to shape the role around the right person, so hours are flexible and negotiable.  Your passion and vision is the most important criteria. 

Priorities of the role

1. Reaching out and building relationships with families and children, from Launceston and the surrounding villages, connecting them with our church community
2. Building links and partnerships with other local community groups, schools and organisations
3. Enabling individuals to discover their faith and grow through discipleship
4. Developing and running fun, inclusive faith-based activities
5. Engaging in developing and implementing the church’s overall mission

The post holder must be a committed and practising Christian. This is a genuine occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010).

Bible Society believes the Bible is God’s gift for God’s world. We share it because we believe it changes lives for good. We want Christians to be confident in the Bible’s truthfulness and reliability, and we want to change how people talk about it in wider society and invite them to see it as a source of wisdom and joy.

In this role, you’ll develop and align content to achieve two core aims: raising Bible confidence among Christians and engaging the spiritually open with the Bible in meaningful, accessible ways.

As Content Manager, you’ll lead a multi‑disciplinary team including a Creative Specialist, Editorial Assistant and Copywriter, playing a central role in shaping and delivering impactful content. You’ll work with the Head of Marketing to develop briefs that turn organisational goals into actionable content strategies and collaborate with colleagues to deliver and distribute that content effectively.

If this sounds like you and you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out why you’re the best person for this position.

Bible Society is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community.

Closing date is 12 April 2026, first round interview date 20 April 2026 (online) and second-round interview date 29 April 2026 (Swindon)

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UCB is looking for a proactive and hands on Prayerline Volunteer Support Lead to join our Prayerline team.  Working with the Head of Prayerline you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, Scripture-based remote prayer ministry. This role combines spiritual leadership, operational oversight, and strategic data analysis to ensure Prayerline remains a place of safety, dignity, and spiritual growth.

You’ll oversee the volunteer support and system monitoring team, ensuring that every caller and volunteer experiences excellence in care, communication, and technology. You’ll also play a key role in shaping the future of Prayerline through data-driven decision-making and cross-departmental collaboration.

The successful candidate will have excellent administrative, problem solving and analytical skills; understanding the importance of how accurate data reporting informs improved service delivery.  You will also need to be flexible in your approach as there will be occasional evening or weekend working to cover for team support and absence.

If you are passionate about seeing people’s lives changed through the power of prayer and have a desire to help us improve our service; if you have excellent communication skills and are proficient in expressing a narrative based on data analysis, then you could be the person we are looking for.

This position is currently based at our Broadcast Centre in Hanchurch Lane, Hanchurch, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8RY while work is being undertaken at our premises in Westport Road, Burslem, Stoke on Trent.

Closing date for applications: 27th April 2026 - noon

Pre-Interview Zoom: 14th May 2026

On-Site Interview: 22nd May 2026

Salary: £26,500 - £30,190 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

About the role

As our Office Experience and Facilities Manager, you will help create a warm, organised, spiritually aligned space where every staff member, volunteer, and visitor can thrive. If you are passionate about hospitality, enjoy making things run smoothly, and are energised by leading people well, we would love you to apply.

Role information

Location: Office‑based contract, working from Compassion House, Barley Way, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT

Hours: 35 hours per week across four days (Monday to Thursday), with a daily start time of 7:30 

How you’ll make an impact:

• Set a warm, professional, and hospitable tone for staff, volunteers, and visitors, making the office easy to navigate with clear information, helpful signage, and simple processes.
• Lead the day to day running of Compassion House, coordinating building services and supplier partnerships, and planning preventative maintenance.
• Uphold health, safety, and security by partnering with our Health and Safety Officer, leading audits and training, and responding calmly and decisively to incidents.
• Lead and develop the Office Experience team and volunteers through clear communication, coaching, and supportive direction.
• Oversee post room operations to ensure sponsorship correspondence and profiles are processed and redistributed on time.
• Steward budgets wisely, review supplier value and quality, and document decisions transparently.
• Be personally committed to the Christian faith. There is an occupational requirement for this role to be held by a practising Christian, in order to promote Compassion’s ethos and support others to experience, explore, and express the faith‑based motivation of our work. (You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.
• For the full breakdown, please refer to the job description.
  

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK, without the need of sponsorship!

Key Dates — Please Plan Ahead

• Apply by: 9:00 am, Monday 13 April 2026
• Shortlisting: 13 and 14 April 2026
• Interviews: In person, week commencing 20 April 2026

Please submit your application as early as possible.
Compassion UK reserves the right to close this vacancy early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and an appointment may be made before the closing date.  
It’s not uncommon for us to hold two rounds of interviews, depending on the role and the stage of the process.

This is a unique opportunity to use your gifts and play a vital role in strengthening Compassion UK’s mission. If you’re passionate about seeing children released from poverty in Jesus’ name, this could be your calling.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

User Support (1st & 2nd Line)
• Provide support via helpdesk, email, phone and in-person.
• Troubleshoot issues with Windows devices, peripherals and business applications.
• Support staff using Microsoft 365 Apps including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.
• Assist onsite and remote users with secure access to systems and services.
• Configure laptops, desktops and mobile devices (iOS & Android).
• Troubleshoot user phone issues

Systems Administration
• Assist administration of Microsoft Windows Servers in a domain environment, Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra-based AAD, and Intune.
• Support identity and access management including users, groups and permissions.
• Help maintain virtualised infrastructure (e.g. Hyper-V).
• Perform routine maintenance including updates, patching and monitoring.
Cloud Services & Microsoft 365
• Support Microsoft 365 services and administration.
• Assist with user provisioning, licensing and permissions.
• Support security controls and endpoint management.

Networking & Infrastructure
• Assist with network troubleshooting and device connectivity.
• Support switches, Wi-Fi infrastructure and basic firewall configuration.
• Contribute to infrastructure upgrades and improvements.
• Manage and monitor Backup systems

Web & Payment Systems
• Provide basic support for WordPress websites and hosting environments.
• Assist with troubleshooting online payment systems and liaising with providers.
• Support continuity of online services.

General IT Operations
• Maintain documentation, procedures and IT asset inventories.
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Support onboarding/offboarding including device setup and account creation.
• Assist with IT projects, upgrades and rollouts.
• Liaise with external vendors and service providers.

Data Management & Security
• Understanding of the Principle of Least Privilege and applying minimum access required.
• Knowledge of data retention practices and secure lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with roles-based security models for systems and applications.
• Understanding of GDPR principles.
• Awareness of the protection and handling of personally identifiable data (PII).
• Managing and monitoring the organisation’s anti‑virus and anti‑malware solutions.
• Ensuring endpoints are protected, up‑to‑date, and compliant with security policies.
• Responding to alerts, quarantined items, and potential security incidents.
• Assisting with threat prevention measures, including application updates, secure configuration, and vulnerability mitigation.
• Supporting wider organisational security practices to maintain a safe and compliant technology environment.

Work Experience

• Significant proven experience in an IT support environment.
• Experience supporting Windows desktop environments.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 Apps.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 and Active Directory.
• Experience within a charity or membership organisation (desirable).
• Experience supporting hosted websites and online services (desirable).

Qualifications & Professional Development

• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) qualification (achieved within the last 10 years), or equivalent Microsoft certification.
• Additional Microsoft, networking or cloud certifications (desirable).

Vacancy for Head of the MultiFaith Centre 

Location: Multi-Faith Centre, University of Derby. 
Salary: £40 000 (full-time equivalent or prorata according to agreed hours).
Contract: The role is offered on a fulltime basis, but there is a possibility of discussing parttime working patterns.

Reports to: Board of Trustees. 

Deadline for Applications:  2 May 2026 

About the Multi-Faith Centre

The Multi Faith Centre encourages and facilitates dialogue, co-operation, mutual respect and understanding between people from different faith communities and civil society. In bringing people and communities together, the Multi-Faith Centre aims to improve the wellbeing of people living across Derbyshire. Our vision is a society where the diversity and richness of faith communities actively contribute to the building of safe, healthy and cohesive communities throughout our county.

About the Role 

The Head of the MultiFaith Centre provides leadership, and operational management to ensure the centre is an inclusive, welcoming, and impactful space for people of all faiths and none.

This is a leadership role with genuine ownership. You will shape long-term direction, safeguard financial sustainability and represent the charity with authority, working closely with Board and Committees.You will oversee the operational delivery of the centre, ensuring plans translate into measurable progress.

Community partnerships are integral to the Multi-Faith Centre, and you will be required to maintain, strengthen and build partnerships across communities. To further the work of the Multi-Faith Centre, you will develop initiatives that promote spiritual wellbeing, interfaith connection and respectful dialogue.

A key element of the role is securing sustainable funding. As Head of the Multi-Faith Centre you will plan, identify and lead on bid writing, grant applications and income generation activities.

The breadth of the role requires energy, sound judgement and disciplined prioritisation. You will move confidently between strategy and execution, diplomacy and decision-making, commercial focus and sector representation. The role is visible and carries real responsibility and offers meaningful and lasting impact. 

Key Responsibilities 

Leadership 

• Provide direction for the Multi-Faith Centre, ensuring alignment with organisational values and priorities. 

• Enable effective governance through strong relationships with the Board, Committees and key stakeholders. 

• Develop and implement annual and longterm business plans. 

• Foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration across all faith communities. 

• Act as the public face of the Multi-Faith Centre, representing it at events, networks, and stakeholder meetings. 

Operational Management 

• Oversee the delivery of multifaith activities, events, pastoral support, and educational programmes. 

• Ensure the Multi-Faith Centre remains a safe, well-managed, and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors. 

• Lead the recruitment, development, and supervision of staff and volunteers. 

• Maintain effective governance, compliance, safeguarding, health & safety, and risk management practices. 

Partnership and Community Engagement 

• Build strong, trusting relationships with faith leaders, community organisations, university students, staff, and external partners. 

• Promote interfaith dialogue, understanding, and collaboration through events, workshops, and outreach initiatives. 

• Represent the Multi-Faith Centre in local, regional, and national networks relating to faith, wellbeing, and social impact. 

Funding, Bid Writing and Income Generation 

• Lead on researching, writing, and submitting high quality funding bids to charitable trusts, foundations, and public bodies. 

• Identify new funding opportunities to support strategic initiatives and longterm sustainability. 

• Develop income generating activities aligned with the Multi- Faith Centre’s mission. 

• Monitor grant compliance, reporting, and impact measurement. 

• Build strong relationships with funders and stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and accountability. 

Financial and Resource Management 

• Strengthen financial sustainability and support the continued success of the Multi- Faith Centre. 

• Drive revenue growth and secure funding opportunities. 

• Manage the Multi-Faith Centre’s budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources. 

• Lead on procurement, contracts, and financial reporting. 

• Ensure excellent stewardship of all grants and donations. 

Person Specification 

Essential Skills and Experience 

• A strategic thinker, you will have strong leadership and people management experience, setting clear direction and maintaining organisational alignment. 

• Financial literacy, including budget planning and monitoring. 

• Demonstrable success in grant writing/bid writing and securing external funding. 

• Strong understanding of multifaith engagement, inclusion, and community cohesion. 

• Excellent communication, relationship building, and stakeholder engagement skills, inspiring trust and partnership working. 

• Report writing and presentation skills to different audience groups, spanning community groups and board level.

• With proven experience of leading programmes or services you will take a collaborative approach within community, faith-based, educational, or wellbeing setting. 

• Empathetic, culturally sensitive, and respectful of diverse faith traditions and worldviews. 

Desirable Skills and Experience 

• Experience working in charitable and/or higher education sectors. 

• Knowledge of safeguarding, wellbeing, and pastoral support frameworks. 

• Experience delivering community-led programmes or social impact initiatives. 

• Understanding of local and national funding landscapes for community and inclusion work. 

Additional Information

• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for events or community activities. 

• Enhanced DBS or equivalent safeguarding checks may be required. 

• We welcome applicants from under-represented groups.

How to Apply 

To apply for the position of Head of the MultiFaith Centre, please submit the following: 

Your CV 

• Highlight leadership experience, community engagement, funding work, and operational management. 

A Supporting Statement (no more than 2–3 pages) 

Please explain: 

• Why you are interested in the role. 

• How you meet the essential and desirable criteria. 

• Examples of relevant achievements in leadership, partnership building, programme delivery, and income generation. 

Contact Details for Two Referees 

• Referees will not be contacted without your consent and only if you are shortlisted. 

Interviews 

We will aim for interviews week commencing 11 May 2026.