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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!
London Seminary seeks an enthusiastic Administrator to play a crucial role in its administration function.
An exciting opportunity awaits a proactive, personable, and reliable Administrator to join a friendly and engaging administration team. The Seminary seeks an individual with a fast-paced nature and outstanding attention to detail to offer comprehensive support, including student applications, facility administration, library assistance and general enquires.
The Role
You will be one of the first points of contact for the Seminary and responsible for providing multifunctional administrative and practical support to the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, and staff.
You will take a proactive approach to the role, supporting the smooth admission of students into the Seminary. You will also undertake a wide range of other duties including supporting the senior leadership team, ensuring the smooth running of the library, liaising with the site manager over accommodation and facilities and general administration as required. Below is an outline of duties.
Student support
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General enquiries
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Telephone queries
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Book interested parties into Visit and Open Days
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Send out applications as requested. Chase up near deadlines.
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Deal with written correspondence, forwarding/scanning items as necessary
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Student applications
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Progress, request references, arrange interviews, offer places as directed
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Provide admissions information, reading lists, handbooks, and answer queries
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Administrative and welfare assistance
Course Support
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Produce and issue timetables as directed by teaching staff
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Assign students and staff to Morning Worship slots
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Book lecturers where requested
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Set seminar, assignment, essay and visit/open dates
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Allocate seminar presentation slots to students
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Produce lecturer agreements
Facilities
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Book residential rooms for students, lecturers, and visitors
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Student Flats: provide information about flats, licence agreements etc.
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Report faults/maintenance issues
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Provide accommodation reports
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Arrange bookings for extra meetings and conferences
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Ensure safe standards are maintained across the site, reporting issues and rectifying problems
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Update Fire Risk Assessment
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Maintain Accident Book, and ensure First Aid Training is up to date and documented
Finance
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Check and approve purchase invoices within agreed limits
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Distribute invoices
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Chase overdue invoices
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Maintain leases for photocopier
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Maintain and order office supplies as needed
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Maintain scale of fees and payments
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Bank cheques and cash
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Liaise with local authorities for Council Tax and Business Rates queries and demands
Library
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Collate book requests and reading list items for approval
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Order books as directed
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Classify books, and maintain classification system
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Oversee cataloguing, stock-checking, filing and maintenance of books
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Maintain journal subscriptions
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Process book donations, adding to the library, selling to students, or disposing of as appropriate
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Order and sell set texts to students
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Order book donations for students, and biblical texts in the original languages
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Maintain library software, running maintenance and error reports
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Provide student details to Evangelical Library
Other items
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Maintain licences, ensuring they are operated correctly and renewed promptly:
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Data Commissioner updates
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Liase with Copyright Licencing Authority
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Liase with Christian Music Copyright Licensing
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Ensure Microsoft and Adobe software licences are up to date
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Maintain users on the system, adding new users as necessary
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Maintain procedures and records of processes and passwords
The role is full time, Monday through Friday, 37 ½ hours per week on site at London Seminary.
About You
You will be a highly motivated, efficient and organised administrator, who is a team player, as you will work with a number of people at all levels across the Seminary. With a track record of working in a busy environment where attention to detail is essential, along with the ability to manage various tasks simultaneously.
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!
As a Trust Fundraiser, you will be a key member of our passionate and talented philanthropy team. You will proactively manage a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations to secure income in support of The Salvation Army’s programme of work in England and Wales, helping some of the most vulnerable people in our society and fighting against injustice.
The Salvation Army is a worldwide charity and Christian church, working in over 132 countries. The Salvation Army is the largest provider of welfare services in the UK after the Government. We are working in the heart of communities supporting those who have experienced human trafficking and homelessness, people who are struggling with debt and unemployment and those recovering from addiction.
Key Responsibilities: As a member of the Trust Fundraising Unit, you will be responsible for securing gifts from and building relationships with charitable trusts and foundations. You will identify and initiate relationships with prospective donors using a range of research methods and develop long-term relationships by the excellent stewardship of supporters.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of successful fundraising from charitable trusts and foundations
- Strong writing skills and creative approaches
- Ability to build effective working relationships across an organisation
- Ability to prioritise a varied workload and work within a complex environment
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 subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK
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 scheme Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme
Please note; this is a 12 months fixed term position, with a possibility of extension
Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Monday 15th July 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 22nd July 2024
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!
As a Trust Fundraiser, you will be a key member of our passionate and talented philanthropy team. You will proactively manage a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations to secure income in support of The Salvation Army’s programme of work in England and Wales, helping some of the most vulnerable people in our society and fighting against injustice.
The Salvation Army is a worldwide charity and Christian church, working in over 132 countries. The Salvation Army is the largest provider of welfare services in the UK after the Government. We are working in the heart of communities supporting those who have experienced human trafficking and homelessness, people who are struggling with debt and unemployment and those recovering from addiction.
Key Responsibilities: As a member of the Trust Fundraising Unit, you will be responsible for securing gifts from and building relationships with charitable trusts and foundations. You will identify and initiate relationships with prospective donors using a range of research methods and develop long-term relationships by the excellent stewardship of supporters.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of successful fundraising from charitable trusts and foundations
- Strong writing skills and creative approaches
- Ability to build effective working relationships across an organisation
- Ability to prioritise a varied workload and work within a complex environment
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 subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK
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 scheme Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme
Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Monday 15th July 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 22nd July 2024
Scripture Union is passionate about seeing a new generation of children and young people have a vibrant, personal faith in Jesus. We are seeking a dynamic and organised Support Worker to work in partnership with key staff across the Movement. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the smooth running of day to day operations of the Central team.
The successful candidate will:
· Act as first point of contact for team enquiries.
· Build relationships and communicate well with Faith Guides, Local Mission Partners and volunteers.
· Book venues (e.g. churches) and oversee administration for events in the region.
· Produce accurate notes of discussions and decisions taken during Regional meetings.
· Assist with the registration and data management of local Faith Guides and volunteers.
· Provide administrative support for holidays, including DBS clearance of volunteers (and attending at least one event to provide first hand support).
· Manage personal data within GDPR and SU guidelines, including records of staff compliance (e.g. safeguarding, first aid).
· Help streamline and improve team communications to supporters, ensuring informative, well presented (print and email) prayer updates are sent regularly within set deadlines.
· Help to keep the Central Team’s page on the Scripture Union website informative and up to date.
· Undertake other administrative, supportive, and promotional tasks, in line with SU’s Revealing Jesus strategy, as required by the Regional Mission Team Leader.
If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, in the first instance please send your CV and a covering letter (by email) to our HR Officer,
We will contact shortlisted candidates to ask them to complete an application form ahead of interview.
We provide a range of benefits to reward our employees which includes: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days to volunteer on a Scripture Union event. This is on a pro-rata basis. Group pension scheme, with up to 12% employer contribution. Life insurance (death in service), permanent health insurance (PHI) and free Bible reading notes.
This is a part time role at 14.5 hours per week and offers remote/hybrid working in line with SU’s hybrid working policy. If you have any questions about this role, please contact , HR Officer by e-mail and they will call you back.
Closing date: 2nd August 2024 (at 4pm)
Interview date: 14th August 2024
Interview location: Trinity House, Opal Drive, Fox Milne, MK15 0DF, Milton Keynes
The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and have an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies.
We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Summary
The HIP Manager manages the Hackney and Islington Programme (HIP); a catalyst programme that galvanizes growth across the Hackney and Islington boroughs through fostering strategic and sustainable partnerships and church plants, resulting in a mixed ecology of churches that are increasingly young, culturally diverse, impacting low-income communities, and seeing a renewal of catholic mission.
We anticipate that growth will be evident in the planting of over 20 new congregations, a significant number of new Christians coming to faith, an increase in depth of discipleship across the thirteen parishes, and tangible signs of social impact.
Job responsibilities
· Support the Archdeacon of Hackney in delivering HIP and managing priorities.
· Establish and manage programme management systems to track changes.
· Oversee recruitment and management of HIP staff, leaders, and volunteers.
· Provide administrative leadership, track delivery, budget, and payments, and organise governance meetings.
· Provide termly progress reports to National Church and Diocesan stakeholders.
· Facilitate collaboration among workstreams (church partnerships, youth ministers, estates work, Catholic renewal) and key stakeholders.
· Develop and maintain strong relationships and effective communication with stakeholders.
· Source and analyse data to assess progress and inform future decisions.
· Identify and submit additional missional funding bids.
· Manage relationships and operational matters for New Worshipping Communities.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
· Educated to Degree or equivalent, or higher
· Excellent people skills: evidenced emotional intelligence and ability to lead and develop others
· Team player with experience of working in complex teams
· Proven ability to handle a project work and plan effectively, at scale and with wide breadth
· Experience of supporting the delivery of strategic change
· Able to handle a diverse workload, prioritise and keep to deadlines while maintaining a professional and confident manner.
· Administratively efficient with strong attention to detail.
· Experience of facilitating workshops and leading meetings
· An imagination with a flair for resourceful problem-solving through innovation and creativity
· Cross-culturally literate and interested and supportive of intercultural vision
· Good data handling and data presentation skills
· IT literate (MS Office Suite used): Experienced with excel
· Fluency in spoken and written English
· Dynamic and self-motivated
· Right to work in the UK
· Fully committed to the Diocesan 2030 Vision
· Empathetic to the vision, mission and values of the Church of England
Desirable
· Experience of operational Church life, (ideally with experience of church planting and growth) and an understanding of the particularities of churches of different traditions
· Understanding of Social Media, / the ability to learn
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocesan of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
- Season ticket loans of public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
Growing Mission Strategic Lead – Diocese of Durham
The Diocese of Durham is seeking an innovative, proactive and strategic leader with a passion for Church growth and unity to take on a key new role in the Diocesan team.
As Growing Mission Strategic Lead, you will work collaboratively to enable the delivery of the Growing Mission stream of the Diocesan Transformation programme, with a specific focus on local planning and development, raising missional aspirations and growth opportunities, and facilitating local change.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the development and implementation of the Growing Mission strategy through leading the Growing Mission team, encouraging the development of mission and ministries appropriate to context and challenge, and being an advocate for the vision for transformation throughout the Diocese.
The successful candidate must:
Ø Have a deep commitment to a personal Christian faith with a motivation to see that grow in others, and a prayerful and hopeful response to challenge.
Ø Be a strategic and efficient organiser with great initiative.
Ø Be a skilled problem solver, able to investigate and breakdown underlying issues and identify potential implications.
Ø Be experienced in change management, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build effective working relationships with multiple varied stakeholders.
Ø Be proactive in dealing with conflict in a healthy and transparent way.
Ø Be able to travel widely throughout the Diocese of Durham.
Interested candidates are welcome to request an informal conversation with the Head of Transformation Delivery, Amy Burns.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 8th July
Interview date: Wednesday 17th July
Tearfund is a Christian charity, called to follow Jesus wherever the need is greatest around the world. We respond to crises and partner with local churches in over 50 countries to bring restoration to those in poverty.
We are committed to the highest standards of integrity, and to avoiding harm in our work. This role is critical to enhancing our effectiveness in preventing and responding to wrongdoing, and is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead, develop and champion this area of our work.
The role is responsible for leading our processes for preventing and responding to wrongdoing, and for promoting and implementing sector best-practice. It has responsibility for the management and oversight of our full caseload of investigations into financial wrongdoing, safeguarding and other personal misconduct. It also includes provision of coaching and support to internal investigators and guidance to partners on investigation protocols and reports.
The successful candidate will have:
- Extensive experience of leading a caseload of sensitive investigations (e.g. fraud or safeguarding);
- Proven ability to plan and flexibly deliver a large workload of both long-term and urgent activities;
- Good knowledge of the UK legislative and regulatory framework on safeguarding and financial compliance
, - Significant experience of developing and implementing policies and protocols to strengthen organisational resilience to wrongdoing, ideally in a global context;
- Experience of enhancing organisational processes to prevent/deter wrongdoing;
- Excellent skills in detailed analysis work, communication (written and verbal), influencing, and training/mentoring across cultures and all levels of the organisation;
- Proven wise judgement and high emotional intelligence.
We are looking for someone with deep personal integrity, a strong commitment to impartiality and confidentiality, who is passionate to help improve our organisational effectiveness.
Do you want to use your skills and experience to serve those living in poverty? Do your skills match the above? Then we'd love to hear from you!
Please note: This is a full time role but we are willing to consider part-time working at a minumum of 28 hours per week.
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Growing Hope is a charity that champions accessibility and provides free therapy for children and young people with additional needs in partnership with local churches across the UK. We aim to grow hope for children, hope for families and hope in Jesus.
Growing Hope was founded in December 2017 and has a vision to see 20 clinics set up across the UK by 2030. We have five clinics, King’s Cross, Brockley, High Wycombe, Gateshead and Redbridge. Each clinic is a local CIO which runs in partnership with Growing Hope and the local church. We have worked with over 1000 children, young people, parents, carers and siblings since we launched. As a national charity Growing Hope has trained over 1500 professionals & parents. We are continuing to expand, with the set-up of further local clinics on the horizon
We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to our senior leadership team of four individuals – our CEO, Executive Director of Services, Director of Operations, and Director of Growth. We are looking for a strategic and innovative individual with strong planning and organisational skills who is committed to the Growing Hope vision and values. As the charity grows we require support for project management and development of processes across the organisation. We’re looking for an individual who looks at the bigger picture, can help us with horizon scanning and can bring new ideas and processes to our ways of working.
Job Purpose
As Growing Hope reaches towards its vision to have twenty clinics by 2030, the Senior Team require additional support in order that they can fulfil the strategic direction of their roles. The Executive Assistant will be flexible and adaptable and able to help the team with streamlining processes as the charity grows. This role will provide essential daily support to the senior team including diary management, project management and process support across the organisation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will be discussed and developed as the charity continues to grow. The role will involve:
- Providing administrative support for the Senior Leadership Team, making effective use of their time by planning and managing their schedules through diary management, forward planning and managing deadlines.
- Strategically developing processes to enable the senior leadership team to manage their work effectively.
- Taking initiative within the team in order to support the function of the charity.
- Having a flexible approach and working with individuals at all levels.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise work and projects.
- Supporting standing meetings and committees: scheduling meetings in liaison with participants, compiling papers, taking and distributing minutes.
- Support managing inboxes as requested.
- Managing complex diaries and scheduling meetings across the team.
- Maintaining the charities strategic risk register.
- Support with policy and procedures. Helping to ensure policies and procedures are up to date and reflect current legislation.
- Maintain data protection and confidentiality in line with Growing Hope’s information governance policy.
- Ensure adherence to Safeguarding and wider Growing Hope policies.
- Upholding Growing Hope’s Christian values and leading and participating in prayer and worship within meetings.
Project Management:
- Managing specific projects as agreed with the team for example, Fundraising Event planning, Christian Therapists Forum etc.
- Liaising with external organisations to support various functions within the charity, including IT, HR, insurance, and governance.
- Support of the Director of Operations with general office admin and volunteer onboarding and supervision
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have be highly organised and innovative in their approach.
ESSENTIAL
- Occupational Requirement - This role has an Occupational Requirement to be a Christian, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.
- Experience of working in business or administration support and developing systems for executive teams.
- Commitment to Growing Hope’s vision
- IT skills – experience of MS Office and Google Drive or similar.
- Excellent telephone manner and written English
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, as the task requires
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to carry out administrative duties effectively
- An innovative and creative approach
- Desire to learn and develop skills
- Experience in managing spreadsheets and databases
- Experience in using outlook and mail features including mailmerge.
DESIRABLE
- Experience in using Salesforce
- Experience, interest in or commitment to a career in additional needs and inclusion
- Interest in or experience of working in the charity/NGO sector
Championing accessibility and providing free therapy for children and young people with additional needs, in partnership with local churches
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Net Zero Carbon Project Officer
With an ambition to become Net-Zero carbon by 2030, the organisation has developed a roadmap with clear milestones for pursuing this goal.
As a result of funding already secured from the national Church of England, we are looking for a part time Project Officer to work with the Church schools to lead the Diocese closer to its Net Zero Carbon ambitions.
If you have a strong background in project management, managing large budgets and ideally have knowledge and experience of working with buildings… then apply today!
Position: Net Zero Carbon Project Officer - Schools
Location: Hove/hybrid
Salary: £22,740 per annum (pro rata of £37,900 pa FTE)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (with the option to work these flexibly through the week)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st December 2025
Benefits: 0.6 pro-rata entitlement of 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and 2 privilege days per year, flexi-time, free parking, the ride to work scheme, and the Diocesan Pension Scheme with 15.1% employer contribution.
Closing Date: Sunday 14th July 2024
Interview Date: Thursday 25th July 2024 in Hove
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Schools, the diocesan Education Team and Net Zero Carbon Programme Manager.
The main responsibilities of the role are to:
- Develop a Net Zero Carbon strategy for Voluntary Aided (VA) schools
- Project manage Net Zero Carbon activities and Public Sector Decarbonisation schemes with VA schools
- Identify and apply for funding to support schools to become Net Zero Carbon
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Good project management skills with experience of planning and monitoring large projects and budgets
- Experience of developing and implementing strategy
- Knowledge and expertise in carbon emission reduction
- The ability to give sound advice and work with a broad range of stakeholders
- The ability and drive to promote our decarbonisation mission and goals with Voluntary Aided schools
About the Organisation
The vision of the Diocese is to help people within the Diocese to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of the Diocese across more than 360 parishes and 155 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Net Zero Carbon, Net Zero Carbon Officer, Net Zero Carbon Project Officer, Net Zero Carbon Project Manager, Net Zero Carbon Project Officer Schools, Environmental Project Officer, Environmental Net Zero Carbon Project Officer, Net Zero Carbon Project Manager, Environmental Project Manager. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Location: Remote working in primary to secondary schools and parishes within Bolton Deanery
Contract Type: 5-year fixed term - to 31st December 2028
Salary: £27,560 - £31,800 per annum FTE
Hours: Full Time - 35 hours per week
Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement, competitive employer pension contribution
The client is currently working with 33 schools and 33 churches in developing discipleship pathways for children and young people in Bolton. One key aspect of this project is the ‘Shades Project’, which focuses on racial justice and faith, supporting schools and churches in developing a culture for all children and young people, regardless of racial background, to thrive and flourish. In response to the exciting growth of the Shades Project, they are looking to appoint a Shades Schools Worker, to support the growing opportunities for Christian discipleship, and to embed the Shades ethos, in primary and secondary schools and parishes in Bolton deanery.
The Shades Schools Worker will work with the Shades team, in primary and secondary schools, delivering Shades Collective Worship and Shades ‘Safe Space’ workshops. They will also lead Shades Ambassadors groups, for those children and young people who are passionate about growing in their understanding of racial justice, the Christian faith and becoming courageous advocates. The Shades Schools Worker will also work with Bolton parishes and mission communities to promote the Christian message of God’s love for all of his children, encouraging children, young people and adults to celebrate their God-given identities and to grow spiritually.
The Shades Schools Worker will have many opportunities for training and development, as well as the creative freedom to develop initiatives for children and young people. They will work within a highly motivated and supportive team, who are committed to prayer and to welcoming children and young people into the life of the church.
The post holder should have experience of volunteering with children or young people in a church and/or school context. They will have a good knowledge of anti-racism and racial justice and a strong passion for a combined focus on the Christian faith and racial justice as well as experience of working with diverse communities.
To succeed, they need to be enthusiastic, relational, self-motivated and able to lead in a range of different contexts. They will be creative and able to lead and support activities in schools and parishes. They will be excellent communicators, with good interpersonal skills, sensitivity and an ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. They will be able to build and maintain effective working partnerships and have a working understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Applications are welcome from candidates from all backgrounds. A passion for racial justice, the Christian faith and working with children and young people is essential. Experience of working within a racial justice context, although desirable, is not essential, given the wide range of training and development opportunities provided. A desire to learn and grow is very important.
You may have experience in the following: Worker, School Engagement Officer, Youth Engagement Coordinator, Education Outreach Worker, School Support Specialist, Academic Outreach Worker, Community Education Officer, Youth Development Worker, School Partnership Coordinator, Student Services Coordinator, Educational Liaison Specialist, and School Community Worker.
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Liturgy & Music Co-ordinator
We are looking for an administrator with a broad understanding of, and keen interest in, music.
This is a part-time role offering flexible working opportunities.
Position: Liturgy & Music Co-ordinator
Location: Chichester
Hours: Part time – 28 hours per week ideally worked over 5 days (flexible working)
Salary: £25,000 per annum pro rata (actual part-time salary £20,000).
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension contribution, 190 hours leave per annum inc bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, and flexible working opportunities
Closing Date: Midnight Wednesday 3 July 2024
Interviews: Thursday 11 July 2024 in Chichester
The Role
The Liturgy and Music Co-ordinator role has a variety of responsibilities including, amongst other things:
- Assisting with arrangements for services and concerts taking place in the Cathedral
- Administering the visiting choirs programme and the lunchtime concert series
- Acting as the first point of contact for booking courses
- Events and life events
- Managing internal printing machines in liaison with external contractors
- Undertaking essential administration relating to the Cathedral College of Canons and Electoral/Community Rolls.
About You
It's a busy role and we are seeking someone who has Intermediate Microsoft skills, is able to use Microsoft Access confidently and has a broad understanding of, and keen interest in, music. If you have previous administrative experience and have previously worked or volunteered in a Cathedral or church setting that would be helpful but not essential, as would a passion for working in our unique historic site.
About the Organisation
The Cathedral is a living, working place of worship that has been at the centre of life in Chichester for over nine centuries. It is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Chichester, which covers East and West Sussex and it is also a visitor attraction, a venue for music and the arts and an all-round hub for the community welcoming over 350,000 visitors each year. We do not require our employees to be Christian, but you should understand our Christian mission.
You may also have experience in areas such as Music Co-ordinator, Music Administrator, Liturgy and Music Coordinator, Church Music Coordinator, Cathedral Music Coordinator, Church Administrator, Admin, Administrator, Administration, Coordinator, Events Coordinator, Live Music Coordinator, Live Music Manager, Events Administrator, Concert Administrator, Concert Coordinator.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We are looking to recruit a Cathedral Safeguarding Officer (CSO) to join our team on a part time basis (22.5 hours per week).
The purpose of the role is to ensure the Cathedral is a safe place for the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults always.
The role of Cathedral Safeguarding Officer (CSO) will be key to ensuring that all those involved in the life of the Cathedral, including cathedral staff and volunteers, are aware of and understand the safeguarding measures needed to ensure that Worcester Cathedral is an inclusive and safe place for all.
It is both a proactive and responsive role, helping to strengthen our safeguarding culture, promoting best practice, supporting others to meet their safeguarding responsibilities, overseeing casework and responding swiftly and appropriately to any specific safeguarding concerns. The role will have both strategic and operational elements, helping to develop strategic plans for improving our safeguarding provision and taking the lead on ensuring that practical progress is made.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the Cathedral’s governing body (the Chapter) and Senior Executive Team (SET) are supported in fulfilling their responsibilities as they relate to safeguarding.
Respond to all safeguarding concerns and incidents, supporting victims and survivors, advising staff and volunteers, and overseeing safeguarding agreements. Be visible and accessible to cathedral staff and volunteers, helping them recognise, response, and properly record all concerns, and determining what referrals are necessary. Provide focussed support where there is frequent engagement with young people and vulnerable adults including:
- The Welcome Team
- Day Chaplains
- The Music team
- The Learning Team
- The Clergy
- Lay Readers, and
- Other lay ministers
To undertake casework as necessary, including:
- Supporting individuals (and staff and volunteers involved) as required.
- Undertaking risk assessments and safety plans and, with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), manage any allegations against staff and volunteers.
- Keep casework records electronically, in line with the protocols and templates mandated by the Church of England or required by the DSA.
- Undertake an annual review of safeguarding policies, practices and relevant documents e.g. Cathedral Safeguarding Handbook and advise the Chapter on developments in safeguarding practice and regulation
- Undertake safeguarding risk assessments, draw up safety plans and monitor implementation as required.
- Collaborate with the People Administrator and Diocesan Safeguarding Team to ensure that appropriate and necessary training is delivered and documented for all staff and volunteers.
- Determine the training needs for all those who work in the cathedral (staff and volunteers), meeting the requirements of the Church of England and developing context-specific training for key roles.
- Provide quarterly safeguarding reports to the Safeguarding Committee and other committees / groups and as required.
- Lead on safeguarding projects on behalf of the Cathedral.
- Co-ordinate the Cathedral’s response to Safeguarding Audits and other work required by the National Safeguarding Team (NST) or Church of England.
About You
You will have substantial experience in a safeguarding role previously.
Qualifications / Experience Required
- Proven experience of managing the delivery of effective safeguarding operations.
- Proven experience of managing complex safeguarding casework.
- Experience of working at a strategic level, at least at middle manager level, influencing decision-making and implementation.
- Knowledge of the statutory framework, pertaining to safeguarding.
- The ability to communicate the importance of safeguarding to non-safeguarding audiences.
- Confidence to challenge senior leaders, to ensure best practice in safeguarding in all areas of the Cathedral's life.
- Curiosity about the complexity of the Cathedral, and the particular challenges and opportunities that creates good safeguarding practice.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Staff discounts – in the café and shop.
If you are experienced in Safeguarding, and are looking for a rewarding new challenge, we want to hear from you!
Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
Location – Worcester, Worcestershire.
Hours of Work – 22.5 hours per week, some flexibility around working days and hours and some evening working to enable training
Salary - £21,000 (FTE £35,000)
Worcester Cathedral is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individual
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The mission statement of Jews for Jesus is: “We relentlessly pursue God’s plan for the salvation of the Jewish people.” The Executive Assistant supports the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and has a wide range of responsibilities in any administrative duties deemed necessary to fulfil his/her roles. This is an opportunity to contribute to the CEO and Leadership team of an international Christian Charity working with Jewish people.
Apply though Charity Jobs website or email cover letter and CV to address in job description.
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Head of Property
Canterbury, Kent
£50,242 - £57,778 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week
The Head of Property is a crucial and pivotal role at the Diocese, as you will lead the strategic management of the Diocese’s assets, taking responsibility for maximising income and capital returns from assets, including property development on investment land and buildings.
Reporting to the Diocesan Secretary, you will oversee the management of the Diocese’s housing and the Glebe estate. You will ensure good quality clergy accommodation through strategic maintenance and planned enhancements, along with the sale, purchase and development of housing stock and glebe land as required.
You will also work alongside others to oversee the management of the programme of improvement works to DBF property and land holdings, in relation to the Diocese’s Net Zero Carbon Action Plan, including engagement with national and regional bodies.
Managing the Property Services Team, which oversees the management of all clergy and other housing within the Diocese, you will ensure maintenance and improvements are performed within agreed timeframes and budgets and provide an excellent and friendly service to clergy and their household. In addition, you will ensure maximised rental income from vacant housing and glebe land which is a key income stream for the Diocese.
As Head of Property, you will offer support to parishes and protect their interests by advising on decision making regarding their buildings, with a particular focus on enhancing utilisation and value, especially for church halls. You will also represent, protect and advance the interests of PCCs, Incumbents and Churchwardens, by partnering with them to provide high-level advice to parishes on the effective management of property matters, particularly in cases where the Diocese acts as custodian trustee on their behalf.
As a key member of the Diocesan Office and Senior Management Team (SMT), Diocesan Finance & Assets Committee, and Property Advisory Group, you will manage the property budget, taking part in budget reviews and budget setting in partnership with the Director of Finance and Finance & Assets Committee.
MRICS qualified and with experience of working in the property sector, ideally as a surveyor or with experience in asset management, residential property management and landlord and tenant relations, you should have demonstrable experience of procuring and supervising contractors in the delivery of property related projects and services.
With proven leadership experience, including strategic property development and resource planning, you should have a knowledge of driving maximum return from property and/or land assets, including experience of property disposals and purchases.
An understanding of Property Law is essential, and you should also be experienced in planning, managing and reviewing substantial budgets and exercising strict financial controls in a property environment.
Sympathetic to the overall Christian mission of the Church of England, including the Diocese’s schools, church communities and buildings, you should be prepared and able to travel regularly throughout the Diocese.
Previous experience within Charities or Not-for-Profit organisations is desirable but not essential.
The Housing and Land assets of the Diocese of Canterbury comprises operational and investment properties, almost all of which consist of ministry housing stock and a small amount of Glebe Land. Assets include circa 170 parsonage houses, the majority of which are occupied by clergy, establishing a unique relationship between the Diocese and church leaders. A minority of the stock (around 50 properties) which are intended for ministry but not currently used, generate substantial rental income. Notably, recent years have seen the move to ensure that we have the right properties in the right places for ministry as well as exploring development opportunities on existing properties that are due to be reviewed, sold or replaced.
Canterbury Diocese is the oldest diocese in England, stretching from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh. We have 350 miles of coastline with historic ports and seaside resorts, alongside rural communities, market towns and commuter-belt urban developments. Affluent areas often sit alongside pockets of major deprivation, offering an exciting and challenging mission context.
At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives.
Closing date: 9 July 2024
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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!
Resurgo’s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change through our expertise in coaching, impact management and programme delivery. We’re a bold and innovative organisation with the ambition to transform society.
Are you a confident and experienced leader, with a heart for social justice and passionate about positively transforming society?
Then this could be the role for you. Join us as our next Centre Manager, and use your leadership and interpersonal skills to head up the team of three, delivering employment support in London.
You’ll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has equipped more than 9,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the barriers they face.
We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.
The important stuff
Location: Spear Hammersmith, Spear Kennington, & Spear Bethnal Green
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Salary: from £30,000
Closing date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate
Application pack: Download our application pack below for more information about the role and Resurgo
Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
Strategy, vision and impact [25%]
- Be at the forefront of leading Resurgo’s ‘big picture’ vision of a transformed society, empowering churches to transform young lives
- Build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with local referral agencies to ensure effective recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme
- Oversee the reporting of the Centre outcomes and ensure the Spear Programme is delivered in line with agreed targets
Leadership, line management and training [25%]
- Lead your team with confidence; spurring them on in Resurgo’s mission; invest in a team culture of excellence, belonging and fun
- Manage and develop the Lead Coach and Graduate Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development. This includes weekly 1:1s, performance reviews and regular feedback
- Equip your team to drive change through a data informed approach, and keep them accountable to agreed targets for the Spear Programme
Relationship management [20%]
- Manage great relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, donors, and your Board of Trustees
- Embed into your local church; working closely with your Spear Trustees and congregation, and actively participating in their mission and events
- Partner with the Spear Trustees and assist in implementing their funding strategy by helping to build corporate and donor relationships. For example, by hosting prospective donors in the Training Room
Delivery of the Spear Programme [20%]
- Support group and 1-1 coaching with numerous 16-24-year-olds: equipping them with practical work-ready skills and resilient mindsets
- Provide guidance to the Lead Coach in the training room when dealing with behavioural and safeguarding situations and upskill coaches with consistent coaching feedback
- Use a coaching approach to engage young people in challenging conversations that will enable them to take responsibility and over significant barriers to employment
Operations [10%]
- Liaise with relevant staff regarding site operations and work to resolve any issues as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies
This role will suit you if:
- You are an active Christian, passionate about your work being a lived expression of your faith
- You want to help others reach their full potential, and enable young people to overcome significant barriers to employment
- You have demonstrable experience in coaching, teaching or training and development, as well as being keen to develop these skills further
- You are an experienced and mature leader/line manager, or have great leadership potential, and are eager to bring out the best in your team
- You are confident building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, with effective written and verbal communication skills
- You are steady under pressure, and able to juggle competing priorities
- You are looking for a varied, hands-on role, where you won't be tied to a desk
- You are IT literate
You can expect:
- A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities
- Training, guidance and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation
- Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s
- A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
- A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
- Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat
A couple of things to note:
This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.