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We are looking for a proactive and driven Investment Associate with strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and excellent communication skills to join our dynamic Finance & Investments team managing over £200m in assets and in partnership with our Donor Advised Fund and Philanthropy Fund Teams.
Our clients increasingly aspire for donor advised funds to be used for impact, utilising both grant-making and investment as tools within their philanthropic toolkit. Your expertise is needed to help support our client facing teams serve these client needs.
As our charitable funds increase, you will monitor, actively manage and report on the ongoing allocation of Stewardship’s assets and review returns, risk and monitor the performance of our investments. We want to be responsible stewards of our resources and have ambitions to achieve our mission through how we invest and engage responsibly.
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
· Active membership of local church congregation.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a creative, customer-focused individual who is passionate about delivering a customer experience that is meaningful through crafting intentional, well-designed messaging across channels, that helps those we serve be the best stewards of the resources God gives them.
You will play a key role in delivering intentionally crafted communications designed to respond to opportunities arising from analysing the needs, sentiment and behaviours of our customers at different touchpoints. By connecting dots across product, service and engagement platforms, you will assist the Head of Customer Experience to deliver a cohesive experience that feels personalised, resolution-obsessed and best facilitates every stage of the customer journey.
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
· Active membership of local church congregation.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview of the Projects Administrator - East, Central and Southern Africa role and the team
The team receives and processes project applications, monitors and evaluates ongoing and completed projects, maintains a database of project partners and applications, among other functions. The Projects Administrator will support the Projects Manager in identifying, evaluating and overseeing projects in East, Central and Southern Africa that align with Barnabas Aid’s missions and objectives. The ideal candidate will have some background in project management, strong organisational skills, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of suffering Christians through effective grant management
We aim to support Christian communities, churches and individuals around the world who face persecution and discrimination because of their Faith.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Circuit Administrator must have good admin & communiocation skills, able to self-motivate and work effectively as part of the small Circuit Office Team supporting ministers, officers and 17 churches of the Harrow & Hillingdon Circuit of the Methodist Church. Based at the Lighthouse Centre, South Ruislip. Office hours 9am to 2pm Monday to Wednesday (some flexibility allowed and required). The post is for 20 hours a week (with the potential for increased hours).
More details provided in the application pack.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Responsibility for lettings at the Lighthouse Centre (ensuring the Lighthouse is self-sustaining)
- Supporting and delivering circuit-wide training (one-to-one or larger groups)
- Safeguarding administration
- Act as secretary to meetings
- Provide admin support
Key Skills and Experience:
- Administrative experience, with excellent record-keeping and minute-taking skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience in delivering training would be advantageous.
- Attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt in a dynamic environment
- Experience supporting and working in a team
- Flexibility and willingness to accommodate occasional evening and weekend work
- Willingness to travel locally for occasional activities away from the normal place of work (meetings & training etc.)
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate and develop your skills, ability and potential. This role has the potential to expand and develop over future years.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.
actively committed to enabling, resourcing, and supporting churches in their mission through Worship, Learning and Caring, Evangelism and Service.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Barnabas Aid is an international aid agency that gives practical support to Christians in contexts of persecution, poverty and hunger. The ministry was founded in 1993 with a focus on believers suffering discrimination for their faith. Since then Barnabas has funded projects in more than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Some of our key projects include Bibles and Scriptures, food aid, medical supplies, education and vocational training, disaster relief, help for victims of violence, and support for pastors and church leaders.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to play a key role in supporting our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization while developing your professional skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Overview of the Finance Administrator role and the team
The newly appointed Finance Administrator will provide key administrative support to the charity’s finance team, assisting in the day-to-day management of financial administrative tasks. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with charity regulations. The Finance Administrator will play a crucial role in ensuring the charity’s finances are well-managed and support the smooth running of the charity’s operations.
We aim to support Christian communities, churches and individuals around the world who face persecution and discrimination because of their Faith.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Barnabas Aid is an international aid agency that gives practical support to Christians in contexts of persecution, poverty and hunger. The ministry was founded in 1993 with a focus on believers suffering discrimination for their faith. Since then Barnabas has funded projects in more than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Some of our key projects include Bibles and Scriptures, food aid, medical supplies, education and vocational training, disaster relief, help for victims of violence, and support for pastors and church leaders.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to play a key role in supporting our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization while developing your professional skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Overview of the Finance Officer role and the team
The newly appointed Finance Officer will provide key financial support to the charity’s finance team, assisting in the day-to-day management of financial operations. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with charity regulations. The Finance Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the charity’s finances are well-managed and support the smooth running of the charity’s operations.
We aim to support Christian communities, churches and individuals around the world who face persecution and discrimination because of their Faith.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Fundraiser based in Cheshire
Supporting MHA services in Cheshire
Full time role - 37 hours per week
For more than 80 years, families have been choosing MHA to support the needs and aspirations of their loved ones in later life.
People have been forging friendships through our community programmes; fundraising to drive our charitable goals; and spreading the warmth, comfort, and spirituality that you’ll find across every MHA home, community, and development.
All our work is always for one reason, which will always stay the same: helping older people to live later life well. Could you be the person to join MHA as our Community Fundraiser for Cheshire as we continue to enable people to thrive in later life?
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference by playing a vital role in our work across Cheshire. Reporting to the local team and supported by the national fundraising team, this role will be responsible for engaging volunteers, both as individuals and groups, across the area to raise funds for MHA.
You will work closely with all MHA services, building relationships, and inspiring and empowering local fundraising to enable those who choose to use our services to thrive. This will include supporting those who wish to fundraise In Memory and utilising MHA’s fundraising products.
A portion of your time will also be spent collaborating with community fundraisers across the country on fundraising initiatives and guides, benefiting both your area and community fundraising nationally. You will provide an effective and efficient service supporting the organisation and our homes and schemes to meet our vision, values, and strategic objectives. The role will be target-driven with regular reviews throughout the year to ensure fundraising goals are met.
For more information on the role, please see the attached Job Description.
About You
Are you a passionate and skilled community fundraiser keen to play a key role in building a local network of community fundraising volunteers? Do you have a passion for working with supporters, building meaningful relationships, and inspiring supporters while ensuring your work aligns with the results we need? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Ideally, you will have experience working with high value donors and supporter groups, including businesses, and are able to evidence making a difference at scale across a wide geographical area., formally working in roles where you have successfully met targets. You will work well as a team player, closely collaborating with both operational colleagues in your area and the wider Fundraising Team, ensuring a focus on achieving the right results for the organisation and building lasting and substantial relationships with funders. You will be an effective communicator, developing trusting relationships, and taking everyone with you on the journey.
In return, we offer a committed and supportive team and a great staff membership scheme which includes training, pension, life assurance, access to high street vouchers, and lots more.
About us
Methodist Homes (MHA) is the largest charity care provider in the UK. With 80 years of experience delivering care and support to over 18,500 older people, we understand what it takes to help people live later life well through our care homes, retirement schemes, and MHA Communities.
At MHA, we place great importance on nurturing the mind, body, and spirit of those we care for and their families, with the commitment and dedication of our 7,000 employees and 4,000 volunteers, regardless of faith, background, or belief.
As the largest charity care provider in the UK, we offer some of the highest quality care, accommodation, and support services for older people throughout Britain. Our mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life.
Why join MHA?
- We have a supportive 'family' like culture; the people at MHA are genuinely warm, friendly, and a pleasure to work with.
- High colleague employee engagement scores.
- Highly supportive and compassionate leadership team.
- Colleagues have access to Chaplaincy and Pastoral support.
- Employee Assistance Programme, including independent free counselling and legal advice.
- Favourable pension scheme.
- Hardship/welfare fund.
- Competitive pay and benefits, including a discount scheme.
- A range of flexible benefits, including an option to buy or sell additional annual leave.
- Genuine career progression and development.
Please Note: We will interview on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the recruitment period early if we successfully recruit for this role.
MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.
Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CV’s from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CV’s from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Talent Acquisition Team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
• Permanent, 4 or 5 day per week (28-35 hours)
• Hybrid working – with minimum of 40% (approximately two days a week) at CMS House, Oxford
• Starting salary £41,794-£43,835 pa FTE depending on experience, with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary
• CMS offers 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:
o access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors
o regular wellbeing coffee mornings
o support on menopause for women
o up to three volunteer days a year
o up to three family emergency leave days a year
o retreats and resources for prayer life
We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from women and individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.
Talk to us first?
If you would welcome an informal discussion about the role before applying, please contact Justine Nola, People and Culture Manager.
Your role
We are looking for a self-starter who is able to work independently with high level of resilience to lead on CMS’s safeguarding function. You will have experience regarding disclosure and case management of safeguarding and leading a core group. You will work directly with the Director of People and Learning as well as the part-time Strategic Partner Safeguarding Manager on developing safeguarding policies and procedures that will be implemented across the organisation. The post holder’s key responsibilities will be to embed the safeguarding policies and procedures, manage disclosures and casework and to organise training (UK and internationally).
This role requires experience working in a national and/or international safeguarding role, and experience in an international mission, humanitarian or a transferrable international sector involving different stakeholders, authorities and international strategic partners.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
What you’ll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience of successfully of working in a safeguarding role. It is essential that the successful candidate has a safeguarding qualification or equivalent experience in this field, with experience of delivering training, running or assisting in safeguarding investigations, case management and reporting. It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian and be committed to the vision, aims and values of CMS, which are detailed on the CMS website.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Closing date
We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 5th January 2025
Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 15 January 2025 at CMS House, Oxford.
To apply
Please send your application form and CV by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.
Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.
As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.
People at the edges are at the centre of God’s story. Join our global movement as we follow Jesus to the edges together.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
One-year fixed term contract, with the potential to extend or convert to permanent
Part-time initially (3/4 days per week) with the potential to increase to full-time in 2026
Hybrid working with the requirement to work at Embrace’s office, in High Wycombe, at least 2 times a month for team building purposes
Are you inspired to bring hope to some of the most excluded and marginalised people living in the Middle East?
Do you have the skills and passion to marry donor purpose with Embrace’s work through its Christian partners in the region and grow income to support this life transforming work?
Are you looking for a fresh new challenge in a role where your passion and experience would contribute to making a real difference to the lives of people and communities living in the Middle East?
If so, then we would like to hear from you.
Who we are…
In 2024, Embrace the Middle East celebrated 170 years of close partnership and relationship with local Christians who, through their churches and local civil society organisations, are serving some of the most marginalised and excluded communities in the Middle East, of all faiths and none.
Ours is a vision of faith, hope and love in action: where there is a need for refuge, a home however temporary, for education, for safeguarding, for economic empowerment, for justice and human rights – we, with our partners, want to respond. We do this by building strong and lasting partnerships, nurtured by mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence. To support this important work, we are looking for a Programme Funding Manager to secure significant and sustainable funding through matching donor’s purpose and values with Embrace’s programme and partnership strategy.
Recognising the philanthropy landscape is changing, we want to invest in building on the solid foundations that have been laid by the current major giving team with this new Programme Funding Manager (initially for 1 year). The focus of this new role will be to shift our trust and foundation fundraising approach towards developing thematic proposals, specifically funding Embrace’s Christian Partners to provide support for services including but not limited to; refugees, displaced communities fleeing violence, enable women's empowerment, psychosocial support for young people, education services, community development and emergency humanitarian relief. Never has there been a more poignant time to help and support people in this troubled region.
About the role:
The Programme Funding Manager will work closely with Embrace’s Director of Fundraising and Major Gift colleagues to secure £500,000 per annum from Major Donors, Trusts, Foundations and Corporates.
Working collaboratively with Embrace’s Programme and Partnerships colleagues, you will create, develop and agree funding proposals to support our partners with programming developments, around thematic proposals that fund work in multiple countries. This work will encompass, producing compelling, persuasive and professional applications to secure and renew funding. This will result in achieving substantial donations and long-term partnership with donors through excellent stewardship, characterised by clearly articulating to trusts, funder’s philanthropic interests, providing captivating reports to encourage the renewal and cultivation of potential and existing donations. You will develop and maintain an exemplary understanding of the context and challenges of Embrace’s Christian partners, deliver high quality applications to either achieve or exceed targets and ensure donors are professionally thanked and their support acknowledged as appropriate.
About you:
This role requires a proven understanding of successful programme design and ability to innovate our approach to fundraising from charitable trusts, foundations and corporate donors, coupled with pre-emptively writing pitch proposals that marry donor purpose, and an ability to present detailed reports illustrating the impact of Embrace’s work through its Christian partners in the region. Suitable candidates will be motivated and inspired to support Embrace’s Christian partners to transform lives and restore the dignity of the most excluded and marginalised, helping change the lives of marginalised people living with poverty, injustice, disability, trauma and displacement caused by conflict, and other challenges. You will have a sympathy for Embrace’s mission with the Christian faith and be comfortable working in a faith-inspired environment.
Suitable skills and experience include:
- A track record in developing new funding sources, writing applications and reporting on projects raising 5/6-figure sums for multi-year projects
- Ability to identify potential new funding opportunities and have experience of writing detailed reports and delivering pitches on the phone and/or in person
- A highly collaborative approach, a problem solver and lateral thinker
- Willingness to travel to visit Embrace’s programmes in the Middle East (once or twice every 2 years)
- Translating strategy into cases for funding support
- A propositional / front-footed approach, proactively prioritising workload to deliver multiple projects at the same high standard
- Strong written communication and interpersonal skills with proven track record in face-to-face pitching to prospects and the ability to present orally and in writing
- Ability to influence, negotiate and persuade others to gain acceptance or agreement of ideas and approaches
- Competent level of computer literacy, including use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and CRM system
- Self-motivated, be able to work from home and be able to travel to London and other areas as required
- Show a sense of responsibility and commitment to organisational excellence with integrity, honesty and professionalism
Staff benefits at Embrace the Middle East….
- To support every member of staff to work as effectively as possible, Embrace offers remote and flexible working arrangements. This includes flexitime and home-working arrangements
- Flexitime - start work between 7:30am – 10:00am and finish between 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Our core collaborative working hours are between 10:00am to 3:00pm
- Working from home allowance of £312 per annum
- Pension - option to join from day 1. Maximum employer contribution of 10%
- Holiday - 32 days, including 8 bank holidays and a day off work for your birthday – rising to 33 days after 5 years' service and 34 days after 10 years' service, plus 3 days leave between Christmas and the New Year
- Life Assurance - 3x salary
- Access to retail discount portal
- Employee Assistant Programme (confidential counselling, legal and financial advice) - available 24 /7, 365 days a year
- Training and development programme for all employees
- Commitment to staff health & wellbeing
How to apply:
To apply online, please visit our website and go to ‘Job Opportunities’.
Closing date: 9 January 2025.
We aim to contact all shortlisted candidates either before or shortly after the closing date.
Embrace the Middle East provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position you need to have the right to work in the UK, either through nationality or relevant work visa.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and undertake a disclosure check as part of the Charity’s safer recruitment policy.
Thank you for your interest in Embrace the Middle East.
We need to expand our Strategic Programme Team, as we begin to put in place the practical steps that will move us towards our vision to “bless the 1.5 million people” in our diocese who currently have no meaningful opportunity to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.
You will play a key role supporting the development of our transformation plan, helping to secure funding, and then coordinating key elements of the Strategic Programme.
The post is based at Church House, Daresbury, with some travel around the Diocese. A full driving licence and access to a car is essential.
Salary: £32,271 - £34,225 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience.
The background paper, job description, person specification, and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website - Please see website address in the attached documents.
Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs EA Geddes, Director of HR, preferably by email - Please see email address in the attached documents
or Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Warrington, WA4 4GE.
Informal telephone conversations with Jon Pocock, Strategic Programme Director, are welcome - Please see contact details in the attached documents.
Closing date: Thursday 9 January 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 22 January 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We need to expand our Strategic Programme Team, as we begin to put in place the practical steps that will move us towards our vision to “bless the 1.5 million people” in our diocese who currently have no meaningful opportunity to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.
You will play a key role in shaping, articulating and securing funding for our transformation plan, and helping to develop and then manage key elements of the Strategic Programme.
The post is based at Church House, Daresbury, with some travel around the Diocese. A full driving licence and access to a car is essential.
Salary: £44,864 - 48,976 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience.
The background paper, job description, person specification, and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website - Please see website address in the attached documents.
Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs EA Geddes, Director of HR, preferably by email - Please see email address in the attached documents.
or Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Warrington, WA4 4GE.
Informal telephone conversations with Jon Pocock, Strategic Programme Director, are welcome - Please see contact details in the attached documents.
Closing date: Thursday 9 January 2025
Interviews: Thursday 23 January 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Tearfund is aiming to scale up its economic empowerment work in the Livelihoods, Agriculture, and Environment sectors, and we are looking for someone to provide thematic support and direction, and ensure the quality and appropriateness of Tearfund's Livelihoods and Environment programming.
Do you want to use your skills and experience to truly make a difference, putting your faith into action? Are you able to bring your practical knowledge and skills, and specialization in livelihoods and/or environment, and work with others to bring lasting change? Are you passionate about scaling up livelihoods and/or environment work? Tearfund is looking for a Global Economic Empowerment Specialist, to be based either in the UK or one of Tearfund's global offices where we are registered and able to employ staff.
The role will facilitate building the effectiveness of Tearfund staff, partners, and local church/church-based organizations in livelihoods and environment-related economic empowerment activities. This involves being the focal point for learning, external representation, and thought leadership in advancing livelihoods approaches, including savings groups, Green Job Creation, Financial Inclusion, Business Development, and Entrepreneurship. Conducts research analysis on economic trends and policies, works closely with five Agriculture and Livelihood Technical Advisers, and convenes and leads learning forums in livelihoods, Agriculture, and the environment
To be successful in this role, you will:
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Have strong experience in working with staff and national partner organisations in sustainable long-term development as well as preparing for and recovering from crisis situations
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Have strong technical skills in one or more of the key thematic areas of livelihoods and environment, with a particular emphasis on savings groups, green job creation, financial inclusion, business development, entrepreneurship, and integration with church-community mobilization
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Be a life-long learner, able to listen well, articulate, and persuade others.
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Have strong leadership skills with the ability to convene and mobilize others, and work on your initiative.
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Have a passion for those living in poverty and for finding ways for them to escape it.
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Have a very high standard of written and spoken English and a second language (French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Swahili) would be an advantage.
Tearfund values diversity and inclusion, and this will be considered during the interview process.
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Diocese of Chester
We exist to serve 1.65 million people with the Good News of Jesus. This is a key season of change. We are embarking on an ambitious vision and strategy, which includes seeing hundreds of additional church communities planted, engaging with schools in such a way as to shape a generation, building worldwide partnerships, transforming communities and sharing Christ with the 1.65 million. It is a diverse diocese, divided by geography, wealth, education, ethnicity, but united in our need for Christ
The Role
The Diocesan Secretary – CEO (DiSCEO) is pivotal to this mission and will lead and transform the central services of the Diocese.
We are looking for a someone with broad operational leadership expertise who is captivated by our vision to love and serve the diverse and rapidly changing communities of our Diocese. We need an inspiring leader who can manage complex relationships, steward resources wisely, develop and implement strategy.
The role covers three main areas:
- Diocesan Secretary: Promote the mission, culture, and safeguarding practice of the Diocese as the senior Lay Leader of the Diocese of Chester.
- CEO of the Diocesan Board of Finance: Offering excellent managing directorship for the charity that undergirds the Diocese and maintaining the ethos and values central to our shared vocation.
- Member of Bishop's Senior Staff: Providing counsel, support, fellowship, and wisdom in the Bishop's overall leadership of the Diocese as part of the Senior Staff Team.
We are here to ‘love Jesus and love people’ in this extraordinary diocese. To do so, we need a Diocesan Secretary with the leadership and skill of a CEO ready to partner with us as we begin this new chapter.
How to Apply
Carnelian has been appointed by the Board to lead this search. Please get in touch if you would like to explore this role further.
Interserve’s purpose is to make Jesus Christ known through wholistic ministry, in partnership with the global Church, amongst the neediest peoples of Asia and the Arab World. Our vision is to see lives and communities transformed through encounter with Jesus Christ.
Interserve Great Britain & Ireland (GBI) works in fellowship with Interserve International, placing and supporting Partners overseas to serve peoples of Asia and the Arab world. The GBI Country Team also enables work among people of Asia and the Arab world living here in Great Britain and Ireland. This is an increasingly diverse team, which includes Partners sent from Interserve’s offices around the world, to form a vibrant and dynamic international community.
The GBI Office is based at our National Mission Hub in the West Midlands. The centre provides an administrative base for Interserve GBI, offers a meeting place and retreats for those across Interserve and beyond, and enables cross-cultural work within the local community, embodying a significant expression of Interserve GBI’s intercultural heartbeat.
We are seeking a spiritual leader with strong strategic and organisational gifts. The National Director will lead ISGBI to bring wholistic, Christ -centred ministry to the peoples of Asia and the Arab world, wherever they may be in the world.
You will:
• Be a motivated and inspirational leader, with significant experience of people management within the Christian or charity sector;
• Support and contribute to the Christian ethos of Interserve GBI;
• Be an effective communicator with strong networking skills;
• Be able to work cross-culturally;
• Be able to provide strategic and organisational leadership;
• Be able to nurture and support team development;
• Be financially literate.
There is an Occupational Requirement for the successful candidate to be a committed Christian, as you will be expected to provide spiritual leadership to the Interserve GBI community and be in alignment with the vision and values of Interserve International.
This is a full-time role, which comes with a salary of £58,860, a contributory pension scheme and 29 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
The role can be worked as a hybrid from our National Office in Birmingham and remotely from home, in line with the requirements of the role.
For further details and to request a recruitment pack, please contact Dawn Macaulay (People Care Manager). Follow the link on our website
Upon receiving the recruitment pack, if you would like to apply formally for the role please submit your completed application form, CV and a covering letter (outlining your reason for application and suitability for the role in no more than 1,000 words) We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date for applications is midnight 12th January 2025. The first round of interviews will be held on 30th and 31st January and the follow-up second round of interviews will be on 28th February and 1st March 2025.
Interserve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all within the Interserve community to share this commitment. DBS checks will be required for all employees
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a passionate Fundraising Officer to join our Development and Communications Team. This is an exciting time to join the team as we are increasing our fundraising capacity, to grow our care for supporters and to innovate to grow income. You will have a particular aim in this role to create supporter journeys for students and graduates along with wider input into our fundraising. You will have the opportunity to develop new strategies and pathways for growing income. You will enjoy creating compelling campaigns, collaborating with a team and using data to drive strategy. If all of this excites you and you have a heart for our mission, we would love to hear from you!
The details of the role
- £24,500-£29,000pa, depending on experience
- 30 days holiday per year, plus 8 public holidays
- Based in UCCF’s Office at Blue Boar House, Oxford (OX1)
- Full time hours are 36.25 per week. We welcome part-time applicants (0.6 FTE minimum)
- The start date is as soon as possible
Other benefits are mentioned in our job pack, and all other terms and conditions will be explained at interview.
The deadline to apply 23:59 on 22 January 2025
Interviews are scheduled for 3 February 2025 at the UCCF office in Oxford.
We are passionate about students reaching students with the good news of Jesus.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.