Jobs for the Faith-based sector

Please note in regards to location this role is based in Brighton and travel will be required across Eastbourne and other areas of Sussex.  Therefore, a Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car with business insurance is essential.

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of individuals who face complex barriers to employment? We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Employability Advisor to assist and empower participants by equipping them with the necessary tools and motivation to move closer to sustainable employment. Within The Salvation Army, this position is called Employability Practitioner.

Our Salvation Army family has been recognised as one of the most highly recommended employers in the UK. We scored 23rd out of the top 500 employers in the UK for employee recommendations in the Financial Times (FT) UK’s Best Employers 2026.

About us: The Salvation Army’s Employment Plus service offers support to help people become job-ready. Our goal is to assist job seekers in obtaining and maintaining employment. Operating at the heart of communities in more than 650 locations across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, we work alongside job-seekers to understand their needs and goals, and tailor our service accordingly. In addition, the role of Employability Advisor will require working across other contracts which could include money management and housing support, in order to help individuals become more independent.

Role overview:This position upholds our mission values by offering participants ‘A Hand Up’ and focuses on reducing or eliminating barriers related to employability, financial issues, housing, relationships, well-being, social inclusion, and digital literacy. The goal is to promote awareness and foster growth and understanding of those needs within the wider community. The role is essential in identifying, nurturing, and securing suitable job opportunities for unemployed individuals within the local community, aligning with The Salvation Army’s 'work for all' ethos.

About you: If you are self-motivated, passionate about supporting people to overcome their barriers, thrive in team environments and possess a proactive, solution- focused mindset then we want to hear from you. You will need to be able to source your own referrals by building networks in your local community including other Charities, Jobcentres and community venues. You will be happy to get stuck in delivering employability support that is tailored to each individual. You will have experience working on employability programmes which demonstrate your ability to offer a wide range of solutions to people in need of our help. 

*Previous applicants in the last six months need not apply.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check (DBS: Enhanced adult workforce DBS Disclosure), Driving Licence and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.

As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found on the Government website.  

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. 

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Please refrain from solely relying on AI tools to complete your application, we want to see how you convey your transferable skills.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 05 July 2026

Interview Date:  To be confirmed

A Senior Sous Chef position is needed to assist the Executive head chef in the everyday running and organising of the kitchen and to line manage assistant chefs and kitchen porters. Menu planning, food ordering, stock control, and event delivery.

This role is a fixed-term contract for one year, and the prospective post-holder is expected to commence in the role by April.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all the Lambeth Palace kitchen team are fully trained in the food safety management systems and procedures, implemented by the Executive Head Chef.
• Work under and closely with the Executive Head Chef to ensure that all statutory legislation is adhered to by ensuring that standards and controls for Health & Safety, food hygiene, risk assessments, COSHH, manual handling are carried out as per current legislation.
• To ensure that the agreed standards of food preparation and presentation are always supervised and adhered to.
• To maintain Lambeth Palace's five star 'Scores on the Doors' council rating.
• Maintain and develop a positive and collaborative relationship with all colleagues, giving direction when necessary.
• Ensure that kitchen timesheets are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Working within the HSE guidelines, the Senior Sous Chef will support the Executive Head Chef to ensure allergen training is provided to all hospitality staff.
• To ensure that food waste is minimised and Lambeth Palace's sustainability targets are met reducing our environmental impact.
• To deputise for the Executive Head Chef in their absence.
• Working with the Executive Head Chef on menu development, to plan nutritious and varied seasonal menus, taking into account special dietary requirements and the seasons of the Church.
• Ensure that kitchen stock levels are maintained, rotated where appropriate, and that any need for replenishment is identified.
• Maintain kitchen equipment inventories, and reporting shortages, damage or required replacements in a timely manner.
• To conduct daily briefings with any additional or agency kitchen staff, ensuring they understand what is required of them, as well as the desired quality and production output for the day.
• To work closely with the wider Lambeth Palace hospitality team to ensure that we remain competitive and in line with current trends.

Essential

Qualifications/Skills

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Food hygiene management experience (COSHH, HACCP).
• Allergen Training

Knowledge/Experience

• Considerable experience operating different sections within the kitchen including pastry & baking.
• Experience in delivering fine-dining and banqueting catering.

Skills & Abilities

• A 'can-do' attitude and an aptitude for solving problems as they arise.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Demonstrable experience cooking a mixture of 'high-end' à la carte food and home cooking, as required.
• Considerable experience with catering for events up to 500 guests.
• Experience of baking to a high standard.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
• A confident, helpful personality and professional representative for Lambeth Palace.
• A keen eye for detail and anticipating other people's needs.

Personal Attributes

• Able to work flexibly, particularly evenings and occasional weekends.
• A sympathy with and interest in the Archbishop of Canterbury's ministry.
• Ability to support a culture of pride, ownership and desire to exceed expectation.
• Ability to foster a culture of flexibility.
• Ability to respond quickly and positively to changing requirements whether within the department or outside in order to meet demands and guest service needs.
• Discreet with the awareness and emotional intelligence to adapt working style and approach in different situations.
• This post is subject to a basic DBS check.

Desirable

Skills/Aptitudes

• The post holder should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office for day-to-day office administration.
• First Aid qualification

Closing date for applications is Sunday 18 March at 23:55 pm.

Major Donor Manager

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire (Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Closing Date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Occupational Requirement: Practising Christian (Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 applies)

Build transformational relationships. Change lives.

At Mercy Ships UK, we're on an exciting journey of growth. With ambitious plans for the next five years, a growing supporter base and a renewed focus on philanthropy, we're looking for an experienced and passionate Major Donor Manager to help secure transformational support for one of the world's most impactful healthcare charities.

This is a unique opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with high-net-worth individuals and major donors, connecting them to a mission that brings hope, healing and lasting change to communities across Africa.

About Mercy Ships

Mercy Ships is a global Christian charity that uses hospital ships to deliver free, life-changing surgeries and healthcare services to people who would otherwise have little or no access to safe medical care. For more than 40 years, Mercy Ships has worked alongside governments and local healthcare professionals to strengthen health systems and create sustainable change.

Since 1978, Mercy Ships has:

• Impacted more than 2.88 million people
• Performed over 122,000 surgical procedures
• Delivered more than 556,000 dental procedures
• Trained over 55,000 healthcare professionals
• Worked in more than 55 countries around the world

Our mission is simple yet profound:

Following the 2,000-year-old model of Jesus, we bring hope and healing to the world's forgotten poor.

The Opportunity

As Major Donor Manager, you will play a key role in developing and growing Mercy Ships UK's major donor programme. Working closely with the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will build relationships with individuals capable of making five-figure gifts and develop tailored stewardship journeys that inspire long-term philanthropic support.

This is a highly relational fundraising role, ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, understanding their motivations and creating opportunities for transformational giving.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Develop and manage a pipeline of approximately 100 major donor prospects.
• Identify, research and cultivate new major donor opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with current and prospective supporters.
• Secure and steward five-figure gifts in support of Mercy Ships' programmes.
• Create personalised donor engagement and cultivation plans.
• Prepare compelling proposals, reports and impact updates.
• Represent Mercy Ships at donor meetings, events and networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across philanthropy, marketing and communications.
• Use CRM data and insight to manage donor relationships and track progress.
• Support the delivery of ambitious fundraising and income targets.

About You

We're looking for a skilled relationship fundraiser who can demonstrate:

Essential Experience

• Proven experience securing and managing major gifts or high-value relationships.
• Experience securing four or five-figure gifts from individual donors.
• A track record of achieving income targets through relationship-based fundraising.
• Experience identifying and cultivating high-net-worth individuals.
• Experience building relationships with senior stakeholders or philanthropists.
• Strong experience using CRM systems to manage supporter engagement.

Essential Skills

• Outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written communication skills, including proposal writing.
• Strong presentation and influencing abilities.
• Excellent networking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and relationships effectively.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Personal Qualities

You will be:

• A committed Christian who supports the mission, vision and values of Mercy Ships.
• Passionate about seeing lives transformed.
• Self-motivated, proactive and results-focused.
• Professional, credible and confident when engaging external stakeholders.
• Collaborative, positive and adaptable.

Why Join Mercy Ships?

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing philanthropy team at a pivotal moment in our development. You'll have the chance to build meaningful relationships, secure transformational gifts and directly contribute to life-changing healthcare programmes across Africa.

Benefits Include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional annual leave for length of service (up to 30 days)
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• £1,000 annual learning and development budget
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Travel and training loan schemes
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Additional Information

This role will involve regular travel for donor meetings and occasional evening and weekend events. There may also be opportunities for international travel.

Due to the nature of the role and the need to represent Mercy Ships authentically within Christian supporter communities and networks, there is an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to be a practising Christian.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced relationship fundraiser who is passionate about building meaningful donor partnerships and helping transform lives through healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and your motivation for joining Mercy Ships UK.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Hope. Healing. Transforming Lives.

Mercy Ships UK

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 30 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

About Mercy Ships UK

Mercy Ships is a faith-based international charity bringing safe surgery and healthcare to people living in some of the world's poorest nations. Through our hospital ships, Africa Mercy and Global Mercy, we deliver life-changing surgical care, medical training and healthcare system strengthening across sub-Saharan Africa.

As we continue to grow our supporter community and fundraising impact, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Legacy Manager to lead and develop our legacy giving programme.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of legacy fundraising at Mercy Ships UK. You will be responsible for developing and delivering our legacy strategy, growing long-term income, stewarding supporters and managing legacy administration with care, professionalism and empathy.

Working closely with colleagues across Supporter Development, Communications and Marketing, you will help inspire supporters to leave a lasting legacy that will transform lives for generations to come.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Mercy Ships UK's legacy fundraising strategy.
• Grow legacy income and increase the number of confirmed legacy pledges.
• Manage a portfolio of legacy cases, acting as the key contact for solicitors, executors, beneficiaries and family members.
• Deliver engaging legacy marketing campaigns across online and offline channels.
• Develop meaningful stewardship journeys for legacy supporters and enquirers.
• Provide accurate forecasting, reporting and performance analysis.
• Ensure all legacy administration is managed sensitively, efficiently and in line with best practice.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with excellent relationship-building skills and a genuine passion for supporter care.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Experience managing legacy giving programmes and stewardship activities.
• Knowledge of legacy fundraising principles and best practice.
• Experience developing and delivering fundraising or legacy marketing campaigns.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive conversations with empathy.
• Experience using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce.
• An analytical approach with experience of reporting and forecasting.

Why Join Mercy Ships UK?

In return, we offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution.
• Annual Learning & Development budget of £1,000 (pro rata).
• Hybrid working.
• Free onsite parking.
• Travel and training loans.
• Christmas office shutdown.
• The opportunity to play a key role in an organisation transforming lives through hope and healing.

Our Values

Following the model of Jesus, we seek to:

• Love God
• Love and serve others
• Be people of integrity
• Strive for excellence in all we say and do

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we appoint before the advertised closing date.

Help create a legacy of hope, healing and transformation. Join Mercy Ships UK and make a lasting impact on lives around the world. ������

A hands-on leadership role at the heart of a busy, welcoming community. Finchley Reform Synagogue (FRS) is looking for an experienced, organised and practical operations professional to join us as Building and Operations Manager - helping to care for and steward a synagogue that is open, welcoming and full of life throughout the week, including evenings and weekends.

In this varied role, you'll oversee the safe, smooth and efficient running of our building and facilities. From managing maintenance, compliance and building systems, to leading the caretaking and cleaning team, coordinating contractors and keeping our operational systems in good shape - you'll make sure our building is a safe, well-functioning and inviting place for everyone who comes through its doors. No two days will be the same. Some days you'll be troubleshooting a building issue or managing a contractor; others you'll be reviewing risk assessments, supporting an event, or working with our security partners to keep the community safe. If you're dependable, calm under pressure and motivated by making places work well for people, we'd love to hear from you

Join us as our Digital Asset Coordinator and play a vital role in managing and shaping how The Salvation Army brand is represented across photography.

Within the role of Digital Asset Coordinator you will: Be an integral part of the Video Production Unit which is responsible for both imagery and video. With strong DAM expertise and experience you’ll bring the operational rigour needed to transform how we manage and maximise our assets.

In addition, you will;

• Own and optimise our DAM system, managing configuration, usage rights and asset life cycle while embedding efficient, compliant workflows.
• Lead the organisation, tagging and governance of digital assets using best-practice taxonomy and metadata, enabling fast and accurate search for users across the organisation.
• Have a keen eye for what works, with ability to recognise great imagery.
• Plan and run photoshoots and coordinate the allocation and tracking of models.

The successful candidate will have:

• A passion for communicating through photography and film, with strong demonstrable experience of working successfully in a similar role building scalable, user-centric systems that enable efficient asset discovery and integrate seamlessly with creative, operational, and technical workflows
• Strong knowledge and experience of successfully operating Digital Asset Management (DAM) software and systems such as Canto, Binder, Adobe Experience Manager 
• Strong understanding and practical experience of applying metadata, taxonomy and rights management within a real world working environment.
• A desire to portray people with respect and integrity, with an understanding of how to portray diversity and inclusion through photography.
• A full valid UK driving licence and ability to drive crew vehicle. 

The Video production Unit produces over 100 video and photography projects a year - your work will have great impact!

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, Driving Licence and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found on the Government website. 

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. 

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week working a minimum of 40% within our London Headquarters

Closing date: 30 June 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Transform Your Passion for Justice into Direct Action

Join All We Can as Engagement Officer for London and South East and put your passion for justice into action as you inspire other Christians to engage with All We Can. You will develop as a fundraiser, public speaker and creative thinker whilst building meaningful relationships with churches and justice-seeking communities. Your work will directly contribute to positive impact on communities facing structural inequalities around the world.

This is part-time role (21hrs/week) on 2-year fixed term contract.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and deliver talks, sermons, acts of worship and workshops to churches and communities to inspire justice-seeking action
• Build and maintain strong relationships with church and community leaders based on partnership, love, collaboration and courage
• Develop and lead impactful speaking engagements, events, and fundraising initiatives within the region and beyond
• Use data insights to inform and target your engagement with churches, community groups, and events
• Deliver All We Can's plans for connecting with churches and supporters

What You'll Need

• Ability to deliver engaging sermons, talks, and workshops that inspire justice seeking action and clearly communicate All We Can's unique way of working
• Skills to build trust-based relationships across Methodist and other denominations reflecting our partnership approach
• Demonstrated skills in fundraising or other methods to raise money within church or community contexts

Your contract will be home-based and you'll need to travel across the region to fulfil the role's requirements.

Why Work With Us?

• We pioneer locally-led partnership-based international development model. We are bold, we are brave and we're not afraid to work differently. Your working days will be filled with purpose and meaning.
• Everyone's welcome! At All We Can, everyone's welcome irrespective of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We're committed to building inclusive and caring culture. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit people who reflect diverse communities. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that everyone's treated fairly and consistently at every stage of your employment, and we are open to consider reasonable adjustments for disabled people.
• We'll help you grow and develop

The team you'll be joining values participation, inclusive decision-making and good relationships. We care for each other and create a sense of purpose-driven community. 

For full list of accountabilities and requirements and the recruitment process, please see the application pack.

Application Requirements

Important note about completing your application – please read

When submitting the application, you will be asked to submit your CV and answer competency-based questions. There's no specified length for the answers and we ask you to use your judgment to balance between giving us as much information as needed and being succinct. Only applications that answer the questions will be considered. We'll not take into account answers which say: 'Please see the CV' or similar. The scoring is primary-based on the answers to the competency-based questions, so please ensure that you showcase your skills and experiences fully through those answers.

We look forward to receiving applications from people from variety of backgrounds and with different experiences. If you would like to find out more about the role and both organisations, we encourage you to get in touch.

Use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.

Ready to put your passion for justice into action and make a real difference? Apply now and join our mission to create just societies worldwide.

Tearfund's call is clear - to follow Jesus where the need is the greatest.

For us that means working in some of the world's poorest communities, helping to care for those caught up in crisis and supporting churches in their fight against long term poverty.

The Telephone Engagement team are looking for a passionate and personable communicator who can actively develop our relationship and engagement with churches and volunteer Church Champions across the UK. You will mainly use the telephone and other non-face to face communications and will have the ability to:

• Influence 
• Encourage others
• Have excellent verbal communication skills
• Be self-motivated
• Be tenacious

Above all do you have an enthusiasm and energy to deliver a great supporter experience and ensure we reach our income targets to fund this transformational work?

The successful candidate will be:

• A great listener
• Be comfortable contacting people by phone that they have never met
• Will be confident in asking for financial support
• A self-starter who will use their initiative and drive to develop and implement church engagement plans to achieve stretching targets

Does your skill set match the above? Do you have a passion for supporting churches in their fight against long term poverty? Then this is the role for you!

Please note: This is a part time (28 hours per week) home based role with a minimum of 14 hours per week worked between the hours of 17.00 – 21.00 during the week, or 11.00 – 18.00 on a Saturday at home.Team members are expected to come into the office 2 days per month.

The part time salary is £26,561.60 per annum.

Applicants must have internet connection at home though a phone and phone line will be provided.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

Our Company

Keychange is a charity with care and supported housing communities across England, we are a charity based on Christian values and not only do we support those who live and work with us, but we also do what we can to support the wider community. We provide a warm, welcoming and fun environment to work in, with amazing teams across all our communities. We are an inclusive company who is welcoming of all faiths or non-faiths.

Why Work For Us

• Pension & Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Funded Blue Light Card for discounts on 1000s of stores, days out, holidays etc.
• Keychange Awards and annual conference
• Wellbeing champions across our communities
• Fully funded training opportunities

The Role

We are looking for a strong leader for the role of Registered Manager at Erith House care community, based in Torquay. The person in this role will be responsible for the overall management within the community and creating a healthy team culture. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring person centred care is delivered in the home, the financial budget, management and leadership of staff including training, to understand the expectations set by Keychange and the CQC.

As Registered Manager, you’ll be the heart and soul of Erith House – leading a team to deliver outstanding, person-centred care. You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and inspiring staff through effective management, supervision, and development, creating a positive team culture
• Upholding care excellence, ensuring we exceed CQC standards across all key areas, that care plans are up-to-date and overseeing all documentation
• Managing budgets, finances, and sustainability with confidence, working closely with the Finance and Care Operations teams to monitor the expenditure and income of Erith House
• Building community, engaging with residents, families, churches, and local networks
• Fostering a safe and nurturing environment, rooted in compassion and faith
• Collaborating with other Keychange Registered Managers in training and learning opportunities

Essential Skills

• Completed or willing to work towards 'Level 5 Leader in Adult Care' Qualification
• Completed or working towards ‘Level 4 Safeguarding Lead’ Qualification
• CQC Registration
• Experience of leading a team in the care sector
• Operational experience of managing budgets, rotas and working with financial data
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable Skills

• Proficiency with digital care planning systems and booking systems
• Experience working with people with dementia
• Familiarity with Christian values in care environments

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter clearly addressing the essential and desirable criteria and an up-to-date CV focused on relevant experience. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For your cover letter, we'd love for you to address the following questions:

1. What particularly excites you about this opportunity and why have you decided to apply to Keychange for this role?
2. Using the essential and desirable criteria, how do you think that your experience makes you a good fit for the position?
3. What would you like to tell the panel about yourself that your CV might not highlight that you feel makes you a great candidate for this role? Please tell us about any work, voluntary or life experience that is pertinent to the role but might not be included on a CV.

While we appreciate the role of AI in work and in life, we want to get to know you as an individual, so please do not use AI to write your application. We’d rather read something that speaks from the heart of who you are, that’s far more valuable to us than the perfectly crafted application written by AI.

Recruitment Timeline

• Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice periods
• Deadline for submitting your application: Tuesday 23rd June 2026
• Full interviews in person at Erith House: Wednesday 1st July 2026
• Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice period

All applicants need to be able to evidence the right to work in the UK. At this time we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Jewish Chaplain in our Chaplaincy team at St Joseph’s Hospice.

We are looking for someone who has experience in working as part of a multi-faith chaplaincy team to minister to people of all faiths and none and those who are facing the end of their lives.

About you

You will be:

• A Rabbi, or other suitably qualified person, with Semikah or an equivalent qualification, who will build strong relationships with local clergy, Synagogues and Congregations that strengthen the network of care from the hospice in the wider community.
• Experienced in working with families and those who experience pain and trauma of personal loss.
• Committed to working with people from a diverse community, including those with varying cultural and religious practices, various faiths and philosophies and with those who have no faith.
• Approachable, active and responsive listener.
• Committed to interdisciplinary, patient-centred working.

Where you’ll work

St Joseph’s Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and built on a rich Catholic heritage. Today, we are an Investors in Diversity-awarded charity, providing expert, compassionate care to people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs across East and North London.

Our specialist palliative care services—delivered at home, in our in-patient unit, and through out-patient clinics—are grounded in respect for human dignity and guided by compassion, justice, and a deep commitment to quality. Our values guide us in everything that we do. We work to ensure that everyone receives the support they need, with kindness, understanding, and respect by delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families.

Why work for us?

• holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
• Season ticket/Welfare loans
• Continuation of the NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
• Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
• Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services

Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!

Please apply by submitting your CV and covering letter. In your cover letter, please answer the following three questions:

• Why do you want to work for St Joseph’s Hospice?
• Please give information of any hospice or NHS settings you have worked in.
• Please provide information of any experience of qualification linked to you working in a pastoral setting.

For further information and to apply, please visit our dedicated recruitment page via the 'Apply' button. 

Closing date: 28th June 2026.

Interview date: TBC.

We are an equal opportunity and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Contract: 3 years fixed term initially and subject to a 6 month probation review

Working Hours: Part Time - 20 hours per week – a flexible working pattern to include evenings and weekend working dependent upon projects

Salary: In the region of £16K (£28-30K FTE) dependent upon experience and qualifications

Annual Leave: 112 hours (28 FTE) including UK public Holidays

Pension: There is a defined contribution pension scheme into which eligible staff will be auto enrolled. St John’s Methodist Church with Shenley Chapel are seeking a new team member to work with us in our life and mission.

Job Purpose:

To encourage, support and enable the churches mission by building meaningful relationships with the local communities of Potters Bar and Shenley across all ages, especially the wide range of groups who already use our buildings. This will be achieved in partnership with Church folk, enabling and coordinating growth opportunities that reach out and explicitly share the good news of Jesus. This role is designed to strengthen both the community and the church through outreach activities that foster spiritual growth, the discipling of people and the promotion of the church’s values of compassion and inclusion.

We are looking for:

• A clear and evident personal Christian faith combined with a passion for mission.
• A preparedness to gain an understanding of Christians called ‘Methodists’ and the inclusive priorities of the Methodist Church.
• Experience in community engagement, church leadership, or mission initiatives.
• Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
• A commitment to promoting diversity, equality and inclusivity

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Engagement
• Developing Mission-minded Ministry
• Supporting the Church in Sharing Faith
• Leading, Coordinating and Expanding Outreach Initiatives
• Strengthening Discipleship and Faith Exploration
• Inspiring Practical Faith Sharing • Encouraging Fresh Eyes and Fresh Hope rooted in Prayer
• Coordinating Social & Educational Events
• Promoting the pillars of ‘worship’, ‘learning & caring’, ‘service’ and ‘evangelism’ throughout church life, as an integral part of ‘Our Calling’ and in pursuance of the Priorities of the Methodist Church’s expression of the Christian Faith. 

This Role will be Underpinned By:

• Safeguarding & Safety, Partnership Building, Effectively Communicating the unfolding ‘mission story of the church’
• Budget Management & Evaluation & Review
• Digital Engagement - carefully, sensitively and safely utilising social media 

Skills & Qualifications:

• Educated to A-level, Advanced GNVQ, level 3 NVQ, or equivalent
• A clear and evident personal Christian faith and knowledge of the Christian faith with a willingness to support spiritual exploration within the community.
• A track record of equipping churches for mission
• Experience in planning and leading community engagement and outreach with a range of ages
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and inspire people from diverse backgrounds and ages.
• Ability to work independently, manage budgets, and coordinate activities.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to evaluate and adapt programs to meet community needs.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding principles (training will be provided). 

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the local Church and Community. A chance to transform lives and communities though faith. St John’s is an inclusive and welcoming church with much to offer and you could be part of the team that enables the Good News to be shared and the church’s witness to grow.

The Church is committed to supporting this role, offering training and resources to ensure success in ministry and outreach

We are looking for a Head of Partnerships to lead and shape our work of gospel partnership at a critical and exciting moment. This is a senior leadership role for someone who combines strategic vision, relational warmth, and theological conviction, and wants to see God at work amongst students in universities across Great Britain.

As Head of Partnerships you will champion a vision of fundraising not as transactional, but as genuine gospel partnership as you lead and develop an integrated Partnerships strategy that inspires prayerful and generous partnership in UCCF’s mission. You will provide strategic leadership to the Partnerships team and helping them flourish and grow in effectiveness. Together with the team you will build and steward strong relationships with supporters, churches, trusts, and major donors.

Key information

Salary: £43,781 - £51,486 (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time of 37.5 hours per week, or part-time considered (minimum of 0.8FTE)

Holiday: 30 days holiday per year, plus 8 public holidays

Location: Hybrid working from our Oxford office

Interview date: Tuesday 30 June 2026, Oxford

Start date: As soon as possible, open to negotiation for the right candidate

Salary: £35,553–£39,481 pro rata
Location: Home-based (with occasional meetings in Coventry)
Contract: 12-month fixed term, part-time 20-40% FTE (1–2 days per week equivalent)

About Cord

Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities. 

We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.

Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:

• Empowering Women & Girls
• Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
• Climate & the Environment
• Economic Empowerment
• Supporting Stronger Societies

We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. A 2026 global staff survey returned very positive feedback about Cord as a place to work with strong expressions of belonging, purpose and value, and with 97% of staff saying that would recommend Cord as a great place to work. We are looking for a great candidate to join this fantastic organisation and contribute to our work to Build Peace. If you like the sound of us, then take a look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to grow this vital area of income. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver our trusts and foundations strategy at a key point in our organisational development, helping to diversify income and support innovative, impactful programmes.

You will lead on identifying and securing new funding opportunities, building strong donor relationships, and writing compelling proposals and reports. You’ll also represent Cord externally and work collaboratively across teams to develop strong cases for support.

About You

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations, or philanthropic donors, alongside excellent writing and communication skills. You will be confident building relationships and proactively developing opportunities, with a strong understanding of the philanthropic landscape.

You’ll be an excellent communicator and able to translate complex programmes into persuasive funding cases, and comfortable building relationships through networking and outreach.

If you like what you read and are passionate about real and lasting change, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.

To apply please send us your CV and a Cover Letter detailing your interest in the role and how you fulfil the requirements outlined in the job description.

This is a home-based role, with some occasional travel to Coventry required for meetings. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We are looking for someone with the confidence to step into an established, successful system and keep our momentum going. You will be a brilliant relationship builder, an organised manager of data and pipelines, and an excellent communicator who can write compelling narratives. Above all, you will be someone who collaborates naturally across a small, passionate team to champion a healthy culture of impact storytelling and income generation.This is a 12-month maternity cover, 

You will have:

• A track record in Trust & Grant success: pulling together compelling data and case studies to write winning bids for large-scale grants.

• Exceptional written skills for drafting persuasive proposals and impact reports.

• A love of data to oversee our fundraising pipeline using our CRM (Beacon),  working with organised spreadsheets, and clear, achievable timelines.

• The ability to support others to succeed and feel confident managing a direct report or mentoring colleagues on how to spot fundraising opportunities.

• The ability to balance the day-to-day writing tasks with big-picture financial targets .

• The ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced, small charity environment.

• A willingness to travel nationally and work occasional evenings or weekends as required for key events and funder engagement (claimable as TOIL).

• A genuine commitment to climate action and democratic engagement with grassroots communities.

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience supporting corporate partnerships or earned/consultancy income streams.

• Familiarity with Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks.

• An understanding of UK climate policy, nature campaigning, or the UK political system.

Job Title: Fundraising Manager (Maternity Cover)

• Salary: £34,937.60 per annum (£27,950.08 pro-rata)

• Hours: Part-time (28 hours per week)

• Contract Type: 12-month fixed term (Maternity Cover)

• Location:  Remote anywhere in the UK (or Sheffield Head Office/Hybrid working)

• Benefits: 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) + bank holidays, pension, wellbeing support.

• Closing Date: 13 July 2026 | Interviews: w/c 20 July 2026

The Role

Your core focus will balance bid writing with strategy and comms management:

• Securing Income: Crafting and submitting high-quality, persuasive trust and grant applications (targeting five- and six-figure funding) and managing timely reports back to our current partners.

• Managing the Pipeline: Working closely with the CEO to track our fundraising goals, manage cash flow awareness, and keep our CRM system (Beacon) up to date.

• Supporting Earned Income: Helping to streamline the internal processes behind our paid consultancy and campaign training services, collaborating with our Policy & Engagement team to track leads.

• Leading People: Providing supportive, empowering line management to our part-time Digital Communications and Campaigns Coordinator.

• Looking Forward: As the contract nears its end, you will collaborate with the CEO to help us lay the groundwork for our next strategic fundraising cycle.

How to Apply

Please visit our website jobs page to submit your anonymised CV and cover letter.

Important Contract Notice: Please note that this is a temporary, fixed-term contract for 12 months to provide essential maternity cover. This is a non-permanent position.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We warmly welcome applications from everyone and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds. If you don’t meet every single requirement listed below, please don't let that deter you, we would still love to hear from you.