Support Worker (Central Team)

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.