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Join the Grants & Learning Committee of LEF
Are you ready to help shape progressive funding that empowers communities to use the law for justice and equity?
Social justice funder LEF is recruiting for an external member to join its Grants Committee, supporting the delivery of a bold new five-year strategy. This is a unique opportunity to influence how legal tools are used to drive social change, especially at a time when human rights in the UK face significant challenges.
We are particularly seeking individuals with lived experience and expertise in:
Disability Justice
We're looking for someone with:
- Lived experience of disability
- Experience working with or within Deaf and Disabled People's Organisations (DDPOs)
- Understanding of how legal frameworks intersect with disability justice
- Commitment to equity and inclusion
Why Join Us?
- Influence a £50 million funding strategy focused on legal empowerment
- Help shape grantmaking that prioritises marginalised communities
- Collaborate with trustees and external advisors in a respectful, inclusive environment
- Engage in learning and development around law, rights, and movement-building
A fixed fee of £4,000 per annum (including VAT where applicable) will be paid to members of the committee.
Reasonable expenses including travel to meetings, overnight accommodation when needed and childcare will also be covered.
The appointments would be for two years in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal.
We welcome applications from both experienced committee members and first-timers. Diversity of thought, background, geography and age is important to us - we especially encourage applications from candidates from the devolved nations and English regions beyond London and the South East to complement existing committee experience.
Time Commitment
- Four half-day meetings per year (at least two in-person; travel, accommodation, childcare and access costs covered)
- Participation in induction and preparatory sessions
- Approx. half a day of preparation per meeting
Recruitment Timeline
LEF will be hosting a Q&A webinar session to ensure all candidates have equal access to key information. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from the organisation and ask any additional questions you may have. To maintain fairness and transparency, individual conversations with the Chair/CEO will not be facilitated. Please register your interest in attending this webinar on Thursday 16th October 6-7pm and we will send you a link.
Application deadline: Monday 3rd November 2025
Interview: w/c 17th November
How to Apply
Charity People Ltd is acting as recruitment advisor to the LEF on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to Senior Appointments at Charity People and request a candidate pack in the first instance.
For an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Senior Appointments at Charity People.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Join the Grants & Learning Committee of LEF
Are you ready to help shape progressive funding that empowers communities to use the law for justice and equity?
LEF is recruiting for an external member to join its Grants Committee, supporting the delivery of a bold new five-year strategy. This is a unique opportunity to influence how legal tools are used to drive social change, especially at a time when human rights in the UK face significant challenges.
We are particularly seeking individuals with lived experience and expertise in:
Racial Justice
We’re looking for someone with:
- Deep understanding of racial inequality in UK legal and social systems
- Experience in legal campaigning, movement-building, or community legal education
- Ability to challenge constructively and contribute to strategic decisions
Why Join Us?
- Influence a £50 million funding strategy focused on legal empowerment
- Help shape grantmaking that prioritises marginalised communities
- Collaborate with trustees and external advisors in a respectful, inclusive environment
- Engage in learning and development around law, rights, and movement-building
A fixed fee of £4,000 per annum (including VAT where applicable) will be paid to members of the committee.
Reasonable expenses including travel to meetings, overnight accommodation when needed and childcare will also be covered.
The appointments would be for two years in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal.
We welcome applications from both experienced committee members and first-timers. Diversity of thought, background, geography, and age is important to us - we especially encourage applications from candidates from the devolved nations and English regions beyond London and the South East to complement existing committee experience.
Time Commitment:
- Four meetings per year (at least two in-person; travel, accommodation, childcare covered)
- Participation in induction and preparatory sessions
- Approx. half a day of preparation per meeting
Recruitment Timeline:
LEF will be hosting a Q&A webinar session to ensure all candidates have equal access to key information. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from the organisation and ask any additional questions you may have. To maintain fairness and transparency, individual conversations with the Chair/CEO will not be facilitated. Please register your interest in attending this webinar on Thursday 16th October 6-7pm and we will send you a link.
Application deadline: Monday 3rd November 2025
Interview: w/c 17th November
How to Apply:
Charity People Ltd is acting as recruitment advisor to the LEF on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to Senior Appointments at Charity People and request a candidate pack in the first instance.
For an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Senior Appointments at Charity People.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
LGBT Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) Birmingham & West Midlands.
Full-time 37 hours per week.
Birmingham LGBT is seeking to recruit a full-time LGBT IDVA covering Birmingham and the West Midlands to ensure that LGBT victims/survivors of domestic violence have access to an IDVA who will offer support, signposting, advocacy, risk management and safety planning.
We recognise the importance and advantages of diverse workplaces and communities, and we acknowledge under-representation in our workforce of Black, Asian and global majority people; people with a Romany or Irish Traveller background, and people with lived experience of migration. We particularly welcome applicants from those backgrounds, identities and lived experiences
The successful applicant will join a motivated and enthusiastic team based at the Birmingham LGBT Centre in central Birmingham.
Salary: £27,506 per year, plus up to 5% matched pension contributions.
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, with some evening and Saturday work;
Annual Leave entitlement: 25 days.
Two-year, fixed-term contract, may be extended subject to funding.
Birmingham LGBT is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 28th October 2025.
Applications should be sent by email
Applications will be reviewed anonymously and candidates selected for interview will be invited shortly after the closing date.
Download an application pack from our website.
For more details or an informal chat about this vacancy, please phone us and ask for your contact details to be passed on to Steph Keeble, Director.
Main Duties
·Provide independent advocacy and support to LGBT survivors of domestic violence.
·Work with survivors from the point of crisis and offer intensive support to help ensure short-term and long-term safety.
·Maintain multi-agency links and partnerships through protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors of domestic violence.
·Empower service users by providing them with emotional and practical support, thus enabling them to access their rights, empowering them to make decisions and increasing their life options.
·Inform survivors of full range of civil, criminal and practical options that might increase their safety.
Casework Management
·To advise and support LGBT survivors of domestic violence.
·To undertake advocacy casework, working with survivors following an initial assessment of their needs, working within a structured key-working relationship.
·To provide one-to-one-emotional, practical, legal and advocacy support to survivors through the development of an individual support plan, including risk assessments, safety planning and assistance in accessing other relevant services such as the police, counselling, housing, and legal services.
·To support LGBT survivors of domestic violence who are going through the criminal justice system.
·To develop and maintain good working relationships and links with other agencies, referring service users to appropriate specialist agencies where necessary as part of a support plan and in consultation with them.
·To ensure that any issues in relation to child or adult protection concerns are responded to in line with Birmingham LGBT’s policies and are brought to the immediate attention of the line manager.
·To deliver training on LGBT domestic violence.
·To work within Birmingham LGBT’s policies and procedures.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Information Management
·To participate in the collection and maintenance of information on relevant referral agencies and local services.
·To ensure high quality and effective statistical monitoring is undertaken at all times in accordance with Birmingham LGBT’s procedures.
·To produce monitoring reports as requested by the Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner.
·To maintain accurate, confidential service-user records of contact details and interventions, ensuring that personal information is up-to-date and that it is kept secure and confidential at all times in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Birmingham LGBT’s procedures.
·To ensure that feedback from service users and agencies is actively sought to inform the continuous improvement and development of the service.
Professional Development and Training
·To keep up-to-date with developments in legislation, policy and local and national government initiatives that address domestic violence.
·To attend and prepare for regular meetings with the line manager and to participate in individual appraisals in accordance with Birmingham LGBT’s policies and procedures.
·To attend internal or external training events, meetings or forums, as requested by the line manager and in line with the post-holder’s professional development plan.
·To attend regular team meetings.
·To carry out other duties as may from time to time be reasonably required by the line manager.
·To support colleagues with general duties at the Birmingham LGBT Centre.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We’re looking for an HR Administrator to join our friendly team and help deliver a proactive, high-quality HR service. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same — from coordinating recruitment and onboarding, to supporting staff wellbeing and managing HR records, you’ll play a key part in shaping a positive employee experience.
What you’ll be doing:
- Keeping our HR systems and records up to date and accurate
- Coordinating recruitment campaigns and onboarding new starters
- Supporting staff throughout the employee lifecycle – from probation to leavers
- Helping deliver wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits
- Providing trusted HR support to staff and managers
What we’re looking for:
- Strong HR administration experience, with attention to detail and great organisational skills
- Confident communication skills — you listen, explain clearly, and build good relationships
- Knowledge of HR processes and employment law basics
- Emotional intelligence, discretion, and a positive, can-do approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small, supportive team
Experience in a charity, membership or faith-based organisation, or a CIPD qualification (or working towards one), would be a bonus — but above all, we’re looking for someone enthusiastic, motivated and ready to make a difference.
Why join us?
- Be part of a welcoming team where your contribution is valued
- A varied and rewarding role with plenty of opportunities to learn
- Help us shape a supportive, inclusive workplace culture
Applications will be reviewed upon submission so please submit an application as soon as possible!
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About the LATA Foundation
The LATA Foundation was established in 2007 by members of the Latin America Travel Association (LATA) to support social and conservation projects throughout Latin America. The LATA Foundation aims to empower local communities, build capacity in the NGOs we support, and help protect the places we all love to visit. The foundation is proud to have donated over £550,000 to carefully chosen and vetted grassroots projects.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual to maintain the ongoing progress of the Foundation and continue moving the Foundation forward, building on the work of the Fundraising and Volunteer Manager.
We are seeking maternity cover for the Fundraising & Volunteer Manager starting November/December 2025. The position will be open until the Fundraising & Volunteer Manager returns to work, or 14 months from commencement, whichever is sooner (no later than end of 2026). The exact end date is contingent on the postholder's confirmed return and may change within that limit, we will provide a minimum of four weeks’ notice of any adjustment.
About the role
The postholder will lead on fundraising including income generation, strengthen donor stewardship and communications, and coordinate the effective contribution of our volunteer network. Acting as the Foundation’s principal fundraiser and a key public representative, you will design and deliver fundraising campaigns and partnerships; produce clear, impact-led communications across channels; and ensure volunteer activity is planned, resourced, and aligned to organisational priorities.
Core responsibilities:
Fundraising
- Lead regular-giving acquisition and onboarding; plan and deliver fundraising initiatives/events with the team.
- Build and manage the fundraising programme and pipeline.
Donor Communications
- Own the communications calendar and delivery (newsletters, e-shots, key messaging) and steward donor relationships.
- Develop targeted mailing lists; oversee social media and core collateral/presentation updates.
Volunteer Management
- Recruit and onboard volunteers; support project, fundraising and trustee teams.
- Coordinate meetings, minutes, follow-ups and information flow; monitor the enquiries inbox.
Representation
- Act as a spokesperson and advocate for the Foundation at events and in the media.
Essential experience & skills
- Charity sector experience, especially fundraising.
- Strong organisational skills; able to juggle multiple deadlines.
- Experience managing a team and/or volunteers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Confident networker with events experience.
- Solid digital skills: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Mailchimp.
- Experience managing digital comms and social media.
- Willing to attend some out-of-hours events.
- Self-starter; comfortable working on your own initiative.
Desirable
- Travel industry experience.
- Knowledge of Latin America.
- Spanish and/or Portuguese.
- The team attend the office once a week in West Kensington (London), attendance is desirable.
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Could you lead a team to make a real difference in women’s lives?
Do you thrive on building partnerships and delivering high-quality services?
Are you ready to step into a leadership role that combines compassion, strategy, and impact?
If so, this Centre Manager role could be your next exciting opportunity.
The Role They are looking for a motivated and compassionate Centre Manager to lead services in the city. This is a full-time (37 hours), interim cover role (up to 12 months), based in Leeds.
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30) public holidays
- Supportive, values-led workplace
- Opportunities for leadership development and career progression
As the Centre Manager, you’ll:
- Lead and oversee the delivery of holistic, gender-specific support services for women and girls
- Manage and develop a talented staff team with the support of a Deputy Manager
- Build strong partnerships and maintain effective referral pathways
- Take responsibility for contracts, budgets and reporting to funders
- Contribute to organisational strategy and drive service improvement
This is a role where you can combine people leadership with operational excellence — and see the positive impact of your work every day.
About You You’ll bring experience in:
- Leading and managing service delivery in the charity, voluntary or public sector
- Supporting, motivating and developing staff
- Translating strategy into operational delivery
- Managing budgets, contracts and performance reporting
You will be:
- A strong communicator who builds relationships with ease
- Adaptable, resilient and highly organised
- Solution-focused, calm under pressure and able to manage risk effectively
- Passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion
Experience in women’s services or the criminal justice system is desirable, but not essential — what matters most is your leadership ability and commitment to making a difference.
What they Offer
- A welcoming and values-driven culture
- Annual leave rising with service, plus public holidays
- Staff wellbeing and reflective practice built into our approach
- Opportunities to grow your leadership skills and progress your career
- The chance to lead a team that is passionate about supporting women and girls
Apply Now If you’re ready to step into this rewarding role as Centre Manager, don’t delay — apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey.
This post is restricted to female applicants only as an occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Salary: £32,718 per annum
Contract: Full-time (35 hours/week), Fixed Term – 12 months
Location: Hybrid – 3 days a week in Paddington Office
Closing date: Rolling
We’re delighted to be working with Imperial Health Charity to recruit a Fundraising Officer to join their ambitious and collaborative fundraising team. The charity supports five London hospitals by funding major projects, helping patients and their families, and supporting NHS staff.
As the Fundraising Officer, you’ll deliver excellent supporter care, manage fundraising products and challenge events, and help grow income through community engagement. You’ll work closely with hospital departments, local businesses, and individuals to promote fundraising and build lasting relationships.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- Experience in events or community fundraising
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and attention to detail
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Harry.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.
Please quote reference 2722HW when applying.
Role Overview
- Pay: £162.50 per day (plus travel and lunch expenses)
- Location: London and Essex
- Variable Hours: Between 0 - 60 hours per month
- Benefits: Pension scheme, training, development and flexible working.
About Mind of the Student
At Mind of the Student, we believe every young person deserves to feel empowered to speak about their mental health, both in school and at home. We deliver a comprehensive, school-wide mental health programme and community-led services designed to equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and skills they need to recognise and address their mental health needs.
Our programmes goes beyond statutory requirements, supporting secondary schools in creating a culture where mental health and wellbeing are protected, prioritised, and promoted. Founded on lived experience, Mind of the Student was created by Co-Founders Kieran and Jaylan, who know first hand the struggles of feeling unsupported and alone in school. Mind of the Student strive to give young people the resilience and confidence to speak up about their mental health.
The Role
We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and experienced facilitators to join our team and deliver impactful mental programmes in secondary schools and local communities across London and Essex. As a Senior Workshop Facilitator, you will:
- Lead engaging and interactive sessions tailored to the needs of young people.
- Foster a safe, supportive environment for open discussions about mental health.
- Provide practical tools and strategies to empower students to manage their wellbeing.
- Collaborate with schools to ensure workshops align with their specific challenges and goals.
- Represent Mind of the Student professionally, embodying our mission and values.
What We’re Looking For:
To thrive in this role, you should have:
Experience
- Delivering workshops, training sessions, or similar group activities with young people.
- Working within schools, youth services, or mental health organisations (preferred).
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence in managing and engaging groups of secondary school students.
- The ability to handle sensitive topics with empathy and professionalism.
Qualifications
- Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups (Essential)
- Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check (Essential)
- Background in psychology, education, youth work, or a related field (Desirable)
- Experience or training in the performing arts (Desirable)
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) or equivalent training (Desirable)
- Experience working with schools, community groups, or young people in a wellbeing/educational context (Desirable)
Why Join Us?
- Competitive daily pay with travel and lunch expenses covered.
- The opportunity to make a tangible impact on young people’s lives.
- Work with a passionate team committed to reshaping how mental health is approached in schools and local communities.
How to Apply and Key Dates
- Complete your online application by 28/10/2025.
- Phone interviews are taking place on 3/11/2025
- In-Person interviews are taking place on 10/11/2025
- Training 1/12/2025
Together, let’s empower the next generation to speak up and thrive.
To equip young people at school, and within the community, with the knowledge, confidence and skills to address their mental health needs.


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Finance Business Partner – Education Sector
Location: Peterborough area (regional travel required)
Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 + excellent pension
Contract: Full-time, permanent (Temp-to-Perm option considered)
A leading educational organisation in the Peterborough region is looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner to join their high-performing finance team. This is a varied and strategic role, combining the production of management accounts with genuine business partnering across a broad range of academic and non-academic budget holders. You’ll provide financial insight, analysis, and guidance to support effective decision-making and ensure resources are allocated efficiently and in line with statutory requirements. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in linking finance with curriculum planning and wider organisational strategy. The role does not include line management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing strategic financial advice that drives performance.
- Deliver accurate monthly reporting and insightful analysis to support decision-making at Executive and Leadership level.
- Produce management accounts, journals, and year-end support.
- Provide costing, cost analysis, and interpretation of complex financial data.
- Support budget holders with business cases and project-based financial planning.
- Ensure quality financial information is prepared for external stakeholders, including auditors and the ESFA.
About You:
- Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or finalist.
- Experience in a Finance Business Partnering role, working with multiple cost centres and diverse stakeholders.
- Strong management accounting skills, with hands-on experience of journals and reporting.
- Skilled in cost analysis and interpreting complex data.
- Pragmatic problem solver with the ability to present financial insights clearly.
- Comfortable working across multiple sites in the region (with the possibility of 1 day per week remote working).
- Experience in the education sector is desirable.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected educational organisation in a fast-paced, supportive environment. You’ll work alongside high-calibre finance professionals and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy.
Closing Date: Ongoing – early applications encouraged.
If this sounds like the right next step for you, please send your CV for immediate consideration.
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Are you passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus with children & young people through sport and physical activity?
About the role
Scripture Union England & Wales (SU) one of the UK’s longest-established children and youth ministry organisations is working in partnership with Activate, an exciting local sport and wellbeing project, to offer this unique role to reach many more young people in the Bushy Park area and across the South of England through physical activity.
We’re looking for a creative and entrepreneurial individual with a passion for using sport to help children and young people across the South of England to explore and respond to the good news of Jesus.
This unique role combines the benefits of direct face-to-face engagement with young people in a local context, delivering mission through sport activities and programmes, while also developing and mentoring others to expand ministry across the South region. The ideal candidate will have equal passion and experience in both contexts.
Key details: Employed by Scripture Union you will spend three days per week developing sports mission across London and the South. For two days per week, you will work on the Activate sports and wellbeing project working across the Bushy Park area.
Location: Home based with travel across London and the wider south region for SU & St Peter’s Church in West Molesey for Activate.
Important things to note before you apply.
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This role will focus on Bushy Park, London and the South of England and will require extensive regular travel across the region.
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We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.
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We take Safeguarding seriously. This role will require a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and has an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies.
- Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship arrangements so applicants will need to have the right to live and be employed in a permanent job in the UK.
A flexible role shaped around you
The role is full-time, offering the best of both worlds by working with two partner organisations that collaborate synergistically. This position suits a candidate who enjoys face-to-face interactions with young people locally and strategic work regionally, training others for delivery. You’ll work closely with the Activate team and maintain weekly connections with the SU Sports Mission team as well as contributing to the wider work of the SU South region team.
Who we’re looking for team
You are someone who loves variety in your work and thrives on the fact that no two days are the same. You value a blend of face-to-face interaction with children and young people through sports coaching and leading, while also adopting a facilitating approach; equipping, training, and motivating others. You enjoy being rooted in a local context but are also happy travelling and working in a range of settings.
You’re a connector who relishes being in the community, with experience in leading teams whilst working with diverse groups of people. Your creative mindset, combined with excellent organisational skills, enables you to spot and create opportunities for impact. You love Jesus and are filled with energy and passion for sharing the gospel. You excel with people and thrive when given a blank canvas to drive projects from conception to completion. You are a confident communicator with experience in training, coaching, and empowering others. You have a passion for sport and experience in using this as a tool for sharing the gospel with children and young people. You’ve got a Level 2 coaching qualification or you’re willing to work towards one.
If this describes you and you would like to join a like-minded organisation that offers the flexibility of an exciting, varied role, provides a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, and other valuable benefits, then read on.
Invest in our mission, as we invest in you: Our Benefits:
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Home-based working
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23 days holiday + bank holidays + 5 volunteering days
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Up to 12% pension contribution
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Life insurance
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Enhanced family leave.
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Free Bible Reading Guide
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A supportive, faith-filled environment where your work has eternal impact
About Scripture Union
You might have heard of us before if you're one of the 1.5 million+ who have attended one of our Christian holidays or missions over the years, or maybe you're one of the 40,000+ subscribers to have used our brilliant devotionals or been stirred by our exceptional bible resources. We've been at this for a fair few years... over 150 to be precise. Over this time, we’ve remained passionate about helping children and young people develop a vibrant faith in Jesus. As our name describes, the radical power of God's word has always been central to our approach.
We still do all the great stuff with resources and holidays, but in the last few years, we have sharpened our vision with a renewed focus to help the 95% of young people (primary and secondary school age) across the UK who have never stepped foot inside a church, to hear and respond to the good news of Jesus. We do this through equipping and resourcing the local church, training up volunteers from local churches (we call them ‘Faith Guides’) and collaborating with local and national partners across the UK to connect with children and young people and support them on a journey of exploring faith in a way that is relevant and meaningful.
In the last few years we’ve developed a brand new approach to how we do this, it’s deceptively simple and incredibly effective, we call it Revealing Jesus, and its making a massive difference, in the last couple of years we’ve trained up nearly 600 faith guides across 400+ churches all over the UK, collectively we’re seeing over 50,000 young people across the UK on a journey of exploring the Christian faith and responding to an invitation to become followers of Jesus. We have 24 staff organised into four regional mission teams, and alongside our local and national partners, we’re playing our part in a network of organisations that seeks to reach children and young people in every context, across every town and city across the whole of the UK. The journey ahead is significant, and we invite you to be a part of it!
Since 2015, SU has had a dedicated Mission Through Sport team which contributes directly towards this outreach to the 95. We have recently developed some innovative new resources, aligned with the RJ framework, which the post holder will be involved in both delivering and equipping others to utilise. These include our flagship programme called Holy Ground which empowers churches to adopt a local sports space in their community to connect with the 95 in their context. Half Time is our brand new Explore-Respond resource which uses sports-themed videos and fun games to help the 95 to explore the life of Jesus by journeying through Mark’s Gospel.
About Activate
Activate is a sport and physical activity-based programme, formed in 2018, seeking to build community through wellbeing that invigorates faith. Activate seeks to release God’s people to join in his mission through sport and physical activity in the areas surrounding Bushy Park. This includes gathering, encouraging and empowering local Christians involved in sports ministry, including expressions of chaplaincy and missional communities centred around sports clubs, centres, educational settings and gyms. A number of local churches across denominations and Dioceses have been supporters of the project.
In the past Activate has supported sports projects in local schools, an activity-based church service, wellbeing cafe sessions, exercise sessions for the elderly and youth activities. The successful candidate will be involved in re-launching Activate’s mission after a break due to staff changes.
About your team
With this role, you will have the benefit of being part of a national-focused sports team at SU, as well as the south team with a regional focus and the local context with Activate. You’ll work out of the office of St Peter’s Church, West Molesey, benefiting from the support of a local parish-based team including clergy and youth workers. You’ll contribute your expertise in a variety of settings, ranging from urban and suburban to coastal and rural areas across the south. You’ll have a brilliant time getting acquainted with this rich tapestry of local and national partners. Across the south region, we currently work with 130 churches and have 150 faith guides. We’d like to see these numbers grow significantly over the next few years and believe that a vibrant sports ministry can contribute meaningfully to this.
Closing date: 31st October, 2025
Interview date: 11th November, 2025
Interview location: London, location to be confirmed.
* (CONTRACT) Funding is in place for year one and partly secured for year two. We are confident that through the development of innovate partnerships via the Activate role, including within the church of England, the funds can be generated to not only fulfil the two initial years but also beyond that to ensure longevity in this vital mission. We invite interested applicants to contact Mark Oliver, Sports Mission Team Leader at Scripture Union, for an informal conversation.
ScriptureUnion is a Christian charity that exists to see a new generation of children and young people with their own vibrant, personal faith in Jesus



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