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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 role of Parish Centre Manager is a diverse and busy one. As the designated premises supervisor (licensee) you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the bar by successfully managing cash, stock and staff members and by complying with licencing and health & safety regulations.

Locations

St Basil's Parish Centre in Widnes (Cheshire)

St Joseph's Parish Centre in Kirkby (Liverpool)

St Paul's Parish Centre in West Derby (Liverpool)

St Oswald’s Parish Centre, Padgate (Warrington)

St Ambrose Parish Centre in Speke (Liverpool) - fixed term contract for 6 months

Working Hours

Contract is 44 hours per week worked flexibly as per Parish Centre rota, with the exception of St Joseph’s which is 32 hours per week.

How to apply

Please apply via our online application form which is available at carrer page on Archidoicese of Liverpool website

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 8th July 2024.

Interview and assessment will be held week commencing 15th July 2024.

Finance Director [maternity cover]

Location: The King’s Centre, Oxford
Job Type: Part time (20 Hrs per week) 
Contract:  Fixed Term Contract
Salary:  £44,000-£50,000 FTE [DOE]

About the role

The Finance Director (“FD”) will oversee the financial activities of the charity and will be responsible for overseeing the charity’s finances and finance team, driving financial planning and managing financial risks.

The FD will need to have the ability and confidence to apply judgement and leadership skills to make sure that the charity executes strategies and plans in a timely and thorough manner.

This is a 12-month contract starting Autumn 2024, ideally 20 hours/week, but we would consider other working patterns for the right candidate.

The permanent FD role is subject to a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian due to our ethos and the strategic nature of the role however, given the temporary nature of this appointment, we have removed the requirement, although still desirable. We instead are looking for a candidate who is sympathetic to the Christian faith and/or our ethos.

The salary for this role is £44,000-£50,000 (plus pension and expenses) full-time-equivalent, dependent on experience.

The role will be based at The King’s Centre in Osney Mead, Oxford, but will involve some travel around Oxfordshire and can also include some homeworking.

Key relationships

On a day-to-day basis, you will be working with a range of team leaders, including our chair of trustees, Executive Officer, Operations Director, church leaders, school principal, chair of The King’s Centre Limited, and the finance team.

You will attend the Strategic Oversight Group, comprising a handful of these team leaders, who work collaboratively on charity-wide goals and challenges.

Responsibilities

Financial

• Developing and controlling the operational budget, in conjunction with the Finance, Risk & Audit Committee.
• Overseeing and managing the Finance Team, empowering the finance team with the leadership and resources they need.
• Reviewing the efficiency of the charity’s financial processes and taking steps to improve them.
• Ensuring that the necessary funding has been resourced to facilitate operational growth.
• Ensuring that an effective remuneration system is in place for employees, in conjunction with the Operations Director and Remuneration Committee.
• Providing advice and support on financial matters to all operational areas of the charity and its subsidiaries.

Governance

• Acting as the charity’s main advisor on all issues relating to financial functions.
• Together with the Operations Director, supporting trustees in developing governance functions.
• Any other duties commensurate to the role as directed by the Executive Officer.

For the person specifications, please download the Job Description.

About Oxfordshire Community Churches 

Oxfordshire Community Churches is a family of ten churches working across Oxfordshire and beyond.  We operate as a single charity while recognising local churches as each being distinct.  We also operate: 

• The King’s School, an independent fee-paying school, that is Christ-centred, nurturing children in godly character and academic development. 
• Edge Housing, a Christian housing project, which houses and supports homeless people in 8 houses in Oxford. 
• The King’s Centre Limited, a wholly owned trading subsidiary, operating our property in Oxford as a resource and event space for community and commercial partners in the city and beyond, as well as being a base for the activities of Oxford Community Church. 
• Kingsgrove Community Hub, a new charitable subsidiary, which will build and run a new community centre and home for Wantage Community Church, in Kingsgrove, Wantage.

The charity has a turnover in the region of £3m and employs around 110 staff. 

You can find out more about all these parts of the organisation on our website and more specific detail on our goals and financials in our Trustees’ Annual Report, available from the Charity Commission. 

Closing date 08-07-2024

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Operations Lead Job Description

ROLE CONTEXT

ABOUT ALL SAINTS: There has never been a more exciting time to join the team at All Saints. As part of a new project to revitalise the church for the Island, we are planting the first-ever contemporary service into the Church as part of the HTB network of churches (including Harbour Church Portsmouth). We are currently building an amazing team to bring the vision to life. So, this is a rare opportunity to join a new foundational team and community and to be part of the team that sets the vision, values, and culture for the next phase of ministry at All Saints as we explore what it looks like to play our part in the evangelisation of the nation, the revitalisation of the Church, and the transformation of society.

ABOUT RYDE: Ryde is just a 10-minute journey on the hovercraft from Portsmouth Harbour. Ryde is known as ‘the gateway to the Island with several main travel points located within it. It also has a long stretch of sandy beach and lots of independent shops and cafes. The largest town on the Isle of Wight with a population of 37k. The Church is a landmark on the island with the spire visible from many places around the Isle of Wight and from the mainland projecting beyond the town skyline. The socioeconomic makeup of the town is very mixed and it is a great vibrant place to live and work.

ROLE PURPOSE

This is an amazing opportunity for someone who thrives on operational excellence and loves managing a project to completion to have a hugely impactful and pivotal role in a church entering a new phase of its life. You will be a key part of the leadership team and oversee the operational management of All Saint’s Ryde and assist other Ryde churches in the plurality group; ensuring structures and systems are in place to enable ministry and best use resources within our church, to advance the vision of the church. The Operations Lead will work with the Rector and Team Vicars to achieve the strategic objectives of All Saints in overseeing the operational, organisational, and financial aspects of the church.

KEY TASKS AND DELIVERABLES

Oversee Operational Excellence - Oversee the important day-to-day operations of the church and its buildings and hold oversight responsibility for: Project roll-out; Health and Safety; Food Hygiene, Fire Assessment; Risk Management; Infrastructure; GDPR and Accessibility issues.

• Develop and lead the ongoing strategic plan for the church’s activity in consultation with the wider team.
• Collect and collate data and process information to provide reports as required about church activity.
• Lead the process of planning, designing, developing and implementing church operating and governance procedures, processes and systems.
• Work as part of the leadership team to develop the church’s calendar of events and activities.
• Collect data regarding progress concerning the church’s key objectives and report regularly to relevant stakeholders.

Lead on rhythms to ensure great delivery and communication.

• Oversee the smooth operational running, development and communications of Sunday services & events.
• Responsible for the creation, implementation and ongoing development of excellent systems and processes to support the growth of the ministries and staff structure.
• Work with the team to ensure effective systems are in place for communicating with the church family and wider audiences, including the church website, social media channels and local press.
• Ensure that all church administrative systems are operating effectively and cost-efficiently to serve the running of the church, including all IT systems.
• Provide support to volunteers in the areas of Administration, Communications, IT, Safeguarding, Finance and Facilities to ensure that procedures are implemented and easily followed.

Help to oversee our greatest resource- People!

• Help to recruit, lead, onboard and equip a team of staff and volunteers to support the various functions of the church.
• Work with the team to develop and implement a relevant training strategy for staff and volunteers.
• Work with the leadership team to oversee the implementation of the performance management process to measure and evaluate progress against the strategic goals of the church.
• Responsible for ensuring all church policies, and staff handbooks are up to date and compliant with safeguarding, charity and employment law.
• Support the governance structures of the church and the churches working in plurality.
• Day-to-day oversight of the finances in conjunction with Church Wardens and Rector.
• Oversee the monthly payroll.
• Management of bank accounts, utilities, insurance, and various contracts as needed.
• Manage the church budgets in conjunction with Churchwardens, Rector and Team Vicars.
• Work with Rector, and churchwardens to ensure monthly and annual accounts and budgets are prepared for submission to the Charities Commission on time.

Ensure our facilities are the best they can be.

• Work with the church warden who oversees facilities to manage the premises and facilities ensuring the site is maintained to a high standard and used in line with the vision.
• Oversee facilities, insurance, health and safety and risk management.
• Project manage key organisational development projects within the church and where necessary liaise with external contractors and suppliers.
• Create systems that enable ministry and mission.

Be the Team – as All Saints has never had a contemporary worship service before, this is really a church-planting opportunity. We’re therefore looking to build a team of people who are energised by helping one another and who want to serve the wider vision of the church rather than work in team- specific silos. While most of your work will be focused on operational excellence, we’re aiming to be a close-knit team who all help each other and where no one is left with too much on their plate or a task they can’t manage. This means we’ll all help you with as needed, but in turn, we expect that you’ll help when needed with other projects as well. We think church is just more fun this way, anyway!

• Work with the Rector and Team Vicar to oversee and implement the church’s IT systems and infrastructure.
• Work with the Team Vicar to oversee and implement the church’s use and development of the ChurchSuite database - workflows, tags, GDPR compliance, data cleansing etc.
• Ensure that equipment and systems are fit for purpose and that security protocols and protection are up to date and compliant.

Learn and grow in community – we want to take our team time seriously, to pray for one another, and to help each other grow in our faith and giftings. So, we want an Operations Lead who is excited to participate in team meetings and vision days and has a desire to keep developing their skills, learning, and to create a culture where helpful and gracious feedback is encouraged at all levels. This will mean having a flexible attitude (being able to let go of something that hasn’t quite worked or improve an area that needs improving) and being a proactive member of the team- prepared to give and receive feedback openly.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

The successful candidate will be:

• A mature and committed Christian, who is confident communicating the reason for their faith.
• A proactive self-starter, with a knack for seeing what needs to be done and finding a solution.
• Highly organised and can inspire others to be organised and use systems properly.
• Have an eye for detail and issue spotting.
• Undaunted by administrative work and have a knack for prioritising work and ticking things off
• the list, celebrating progress and achievements.
• A kind and considerate manager of people who delegates fairly and works well with others.
• Confident in advocating for and championing best practices.
• A passion for continuing improvements and upskilling of the team.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• A love for the church and a desire to see the Church grow.
• Reliable, excellent time-keeping skills (be able to arrive on time, as well as run meetings to an
• agenda and time).
• Have a sense of humour and fun – can make mundane tasks fun for staff and volunteers.
• Exercises diplomacy, grace, and extends kindness to other staff and volunteers – can balance
• loving and caring for people well with achieving outcomes.
• Is willing to learn, grow, and accept and give feedback well.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE

• Educated to a degree level OR have extensive experience in a similar role.
• Must have experience working in an operational capacity in a previous role.
• Excellent and professional budget management and strategic financial management and planning.
• Regulatory compliance and risk assessments in a professional environment (understands and can keep the team organised on things such as safeguarding and health & safety and data privacy).
• Successful project management.
• Recruiting and working with volunteers.
• Successfully managing others.
• Managing projects where you are not the subject matter expert (such as facilities or IT) but are confident holding other staff and contractors to account.
• Technologically competent – excellent use of MS suite, spreadsheets, databases, and digital presentations.

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE

• Worked in the church or charity sector.
• Professional qualification in Finance, HR, or Project Management
• Line management experience in a professional environment.
• Understanding of grant fundraising or a willingness to learn how to raise funds.
• Familiarity with ChurchSuite
• Familiarity with Accounting and HR software
• Familiarity with MailChimp, MailerLite or another newsletter system
• Use of Canva or other simple design tools.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Being part an active part of the worship of the Christian Church is a genuine occupational requirement for this role. The Operations Lead will be expected to be part of the worshipping community at All Saints while holding this role. The role holder must be available to work a selection of Key Annual events which will include various Holiday services, Church Meetings, Focus (our church summer holiday festival), and other key ministry events (for which advanced notice of dates will be given and time in lieu will be given if outside of normal working hours). All staff must attend weekly staff meetings in person.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Annual Salary: £30,000 per annum
• Help with relocation costs (if moving to the isle of Wight from another location) - Enrolment in our Nest pension scheme
• 25 days holiday per annum (+ bank and public holidays)
• Opportunities for continuing development and learning.

The Diocese of Guildford is committed to addressing the urgent challenge of climate change and environmental sustainability and meet the Church of England’s goal to become net zero carbon (NZC) by 2030.

As part of this we are seeking a passionate, dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as the Diocesan Net Zero Carbon Project & Engagement Lead.

You will be someone who is able to engage, motivate and work closely with diocesan staff, parish leaders and external partners to build strong relationships, foster a culture of sustainability, and develop a sense of momentum towards our aims of decarbonising our residential property portfolio and church buildings.

Key Responsibilities include:

· Influencing and supporting parishes to prepare and deliver their NZC action plans relating to their buildings.

· Support the Property Team to develop and implement a comprehensive NZC action plan for clergy housing.

· Developing relationships with technical specialists and potential funding agencies.

· Managing relationships and communications with a wide range of other stakeholders.

· Managing headline project data and tracking progress against the project delivery plan and providing regular, timely reports highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.

· Ensuring all relevant risks are identified and mitigation actions are in place.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the responsibilities of the Project & Engagement Lead (Net Zero Carbon).

Qualifications, Experience and Skills include:

· Degree or equivalent (with a project management and/or a qualification relevant to NZC).

· Extensive experience of leading, co-ordinating and delivering complex projects.

· Experience of managing multiple stakeholder types in a complex programme context.

· Experience of delivering clear written communication across a range of formats.

· Up-to-date knowledge of environmental and climate change issues.

· Strong knowledge of project management techniques and processes, including governance, plan management, budget, risk, and issue management. ·

· Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to bring order to complex situations and find innovative ways of solving or pre-empting problems.

Benefits of the role include: 

· Competitive salary within the Charity Sector 

· A 15% non-contributory pension/life assurance provision 

· 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays 

· Employee assistance programme as part of our commitment to employee health and wellbeing.

· Learning and development opportunities 

· Flexible hybrid working

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send a detailed covering letter, along with your CV, outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification as detailed in the job description. Applications without a cover letter cannot be considered.

We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.

The Diocese of Guildford encourages UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage applicants for all roles to ensure that we reflect the racial diversity of the community we are part of.

 Collaborate closely with parish priests and lay leadership teams to offer fundraising support and implement Planned Giving campaigns. Liaise with parish and central finance teams to monitor the results of these campaigns, devising reports for the Head of Communications and Chief Operating Officer

• Guide and advise parish leadership teams to craft messages and communications that support fundraising and engage donors. Create and maintain core materials (including leaflets and documents) to support parish fundraising, reviewing these with the Head of Communications and arranging the logistics for their delivery

• Support the parish in localising core materials so that they reflect the financial picture of the parish and include facts, messages and images that are specific to the community

• Liaise with colleagues to ensure Gift Aid and data protection wording are correct and compliant. Prepare thank you letters and other materials as required

• Support parishes with the implementation and promotion of Contactless Giving, troubleshooting as and when required

• Help parishes with special appeals for capital projects. Research and write grant applications to trusts and foundations on behalf of parishes and the central Diocese

Support parishes and the central diocese in implementing a legacy strategy and support the Head of Communications in developing a strategy to engage high net worth donors in support of the mission of the Church

• Represent the Diocese at national meetings of the Catholic diocesan fundraising teams. Liaise with national colleagues to share and develop best practice and to access Continuing Professional Development

• Undertake other tasks to support colleagues within the Communications Team as required, such as proofreading, website updates, preparation of copy and images for the website and social media etc. 

Location: St John's House
Contract Type: Permanent/ Full time
Salary: £23,918 - £26,785 per annum (Band 2.2 - 3.1)
Hours: Full Time - 35 hours per week
Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement, Competitive employer pension contribution.

An experienced administrator with a background preferably in property is sought to join the team in Bury and contribute to the work of the Property team.

The Land and Property Services Team has responsibility for property assets through maintenance and refurbishment of property, acting as landlord and tenant and ensuring all residential properties are compliant with regulations, including Health and Safety.

The Property team has responsibility for residential properties (parsonages) across the area. As the team’s administrator, the postholder is responsible for ensuring accurate records are maintained for utilities, safety and alarms as well as programmed improvement work. They also support the team’s other work through a range of administrative duties. The post holder has the direct responsibility of liaising with utility companies, local authorities and contractors for payments.

To succeed in the role, the candidate will have experience managing processes in a property environment, including managing lettings and dealing with utility companies and local authorities. The candidate will be a competent user of Excel and databases in order to organise and record inspections, communications, invoicing and relevant data in an efficient and effective way. As the first point of contact to queries by phone, email or letter, the candidate will use excellent communication skills and a ‘can do’ approach to respond to queries in a timely and appropriate manner.

To apply, please click the APPLY button. Application should be made via a laptop or desktop rather than a mobile device. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information regarding the role.

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 8th July 2024 Interview: Wednesday 17th July 2024 at St John’s House, BL9 0ND

The candidate may also have experience in the following: Real Estate Administrative Assistant, Property Coordinator, Leasing Coordinator, Property Operations Assistant, Real Estate Office Assistant, Property Management Support Specialist, Tenant Services Coordinator, Property Administrative Coordinator, Real Estate Support Specialist, Property Services Assistant, Leasing Administrative Assistant, Property Administration Assistant.

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The Finance Officer works alongside the Operations Manager, the CEO and external advisors to ensure WorldShare maintains a robust and timely financial system, that satisfies all regulatory and reporting needs.

Job Purpose:

To work closely with the CEO and Administration Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of WorldShare’s financial operations and help to provide the organisation with sound financial management.

About WorldShare:

WorldShare is the global Christian mission and development charity that supports and enables overseas partners to reveal the love of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a wide variety of ministries.

About You:

You are a committed Christian with an active faith and engaged in a local church. You are driven with a desire to serve God by serving the church globally.

You are a person of integrity, an experienced and efficient financially focused individual, who has the ability to develop and improve systems in compliance with needs and statutory regulations. A natural team player who can work with minimal supervision, is flexible and able to respond to dynamic financial needs.

About Him…

‘We love because He first loved us.’ 1 John 4:19

Everything we do at WorldShare is underpinned by our aim to serve Jesus by sharing His love with some of the most vulnerable communities in the world.

Christian faith is therefore central to our work and every member of the team is involved in leading prayer times for WorldShare and its ministry partners. It is a genuine occupational requirement that the person who fulfils this role is a committed Christian with a faith that is alive and active.

 Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for data entry for financial transactions and financial processing within the accounts system, for invoice processing, supplier management and administrating payments. 
• Responsible for supporting and enabling the production of financial reports and general financial administration.
• Responsible for the month-end financial closing process, to help ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Contributes to to the effective maintenance of financial controls and systems, and developing improvements to enhance efficiency. 
• Enables the production of reports to management and the Board of Trustees.
• Supports the year end process, the production of annual accounts and the annual Independent Examination process.

As a member of a small and dynamic team, we all contribute where necessary, and the applicant should be ready to undertake other reasonable activities in line with the role and the changing needs of the organisation.

Applicant Specification:

Essential:

• AAT qualification or other equivalent relevant qualification or experience as a minimum
• Experience within a finance setting or role
• Proven administration and organisation skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Confident user of Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite products
• Experienced with using financial software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
• An understanding and experience of the various aspects of book-keeping
• Ability to work and deliver effectively under time pressures
• A positive ‘can-do’, resourceful and supportive team player
• Confident working alone and with others, as part of a small team

Desirable:

• Experience in financial management and payroll processing
• Experience with cash flow planning and monitoring
• Experience with Sage 50 accounts software package
• Experience with cloud-based CRM systems (we use Charity CRM by Access)
• Experience or knowledge of working within the charity/third sector
• Experience of budget management and preparation
• Experience with management and annual accounts preparation and reporting

Missional Discipleship Enabler – Diocese of Durham

The Diocese of Durham is seeking a creative, proactive and relational team player with a passion for discipleship and prayer to take on a key new role in the Diocesan team.

As Missional Discipleship Enabler, you will be part of the Growing Churches Team and work collaboratively to implement the Missional Discipleship strategy, with a special focus on growing prayer and intercession throughout the Diocese.

The successful candidate will develop discipleship resources that support individuals to grow in their faith and equip leaders to become local enablers of discipleship, and also inspire, grow and connect networks of volunteer Discipleship champions and intercessors from across 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 an excellent organiser with great initiative.

Ø  Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to nurture skills and gifts in others, and excellent creative and persuasive written and oral communication skills.

Ø  Be experienced in developing resources and managing projects.

Ø  Have good Biblical knowledge and a passion for discipleship and prayer.

Ø  Be able to travel widely throughout the Diocese of Durham.

Interested candidates are welcome to request an informal conversation with the Growing Churches Strategic Lead, Ali Bianchi.

Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 4th July

Date for interviews: Friday 12th July

Growing Younger Strategic Lead – Diocese of Durham

The Diocese of Durham is seeking an innovative, proactive and strategic leader with a passion for reaching and discipling emerging generations to take on a key new role in the Diocesan team.

As Growing Younger Strategic Lead, you will work collaboratively to enable the delivery of the Growing Younger stream of the Diocesan Transformation programme, with a specific focus on building mission and discipleship pathways for 0-25s, growing missional chaplaincy in FE colleges and schools, and raising up new youth and children’s leaders.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the development and implementation of the Growing Younger strategy through leading the Growing Younger 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 emerging generations, and a prayerful and hopeful response to challenge.

Ø  Be a strategic and efficient organiser with great initiative.

Ø  Be experienced in missional leadership with emerging generations and in managing projects that include a wide and complex range of stakeholders.

Ø  Be experienced in building and leading teams and an excellent team player.

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

Date for interviews: Monday 15th July

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

Digital Campaigns Officer

We're looking for a creative and enthusiastic professional who will use fundraising and marketing tactics to inspire supporter engagement, financial giving and lasting commitment to the charity.

Position: Digital Campaigns Officer

Location: Hybrid/ Swindon

Hours: Full-time (flexible working available)

Salary: £29,000 to £33,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 25 day’s holiday (plus bank holidays) holiday trading, discounted gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Life Assurance, Staff Seminars, All Staff Gatherings, Access to LinkedIn Learning platform, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee and free car parking

Closing Date: 9th July 2024. We’ll be interviewing on a rolling basis throughout the application period, so please submit your application early as we may close it before the deadline.

Interview Date: 19th July 2024 and 24th July 2024

The Role

With opportunities to learn new skills and grow professionally, you'll play a key role in developing and managing all aspects of a digital supporter journey to retain and grow the audience’s commitment.

You’ll join an experienced and creative Fundraising team where everyone works together to innovate and inspire. 

About You

Organised, effective and caring, you'll know how to engage and inspire supporters to share the charitys vision for Bible mission.

We’re looking for someone with a marketing or fundraising background, excellent communication skills and experience in managing multiple projects. Knowledge of PPC practices, Facebook Ads Manager and Google AdWords is desirable. If you're goal-oriented, self-motivated and eager to make an impact, this role offers the chance to be part of a supportive and passionate team, dedicated to changing lives.

If this sounds like you and you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out why you’re the best person for this position.

In Return…

Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believe you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they’re willing to explore how what you have might fit what’s needed.

The checklist – There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply!

It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home.

Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available.

Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it’s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.

Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce.

Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.

About the Organisation

The organisations mission is to offer the Bible to the world. It is a vision of a world where everyone has access to the Bible and can recognise its value for them, their families and communities. Working for a Christian charity, this is a great opportunity to work for an investor in people gold employer who have won awards for their excellence in investing in people. They are committed to the development of all staff and have fantastic charity-sector benefits to help motivate and retain exceptional people.

You may also have experience in areas such as Digital, Campaign, Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing, Digital Campaigns, Digital Officer, Campaign Officer, Fundraising Officer, Marketing Officer, Communications Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Digital Campaigns Officer,  Digital Campaign Manager, Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We're excited to announce working in partnership with Aggie's. Aggie Weston’s offers pastoral care to members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, as well as their families. Their vision is to ensure beneficiaries experience physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, fostering strong relationships. With approximately 30 Pastoral Workers stationed at most Royal Navy and Royal Marine bases, they collaborate closely with Naval Chaplains, providing practical assistance and a supportive, non-judgmental presence.

Aggie’s is seeking a new Finance Director to join their small friendly staff team. The Finance Director will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of the charity's financial framework to support and advance Aggie’s mission. As the Finance Director, you'll be a key member of the team, overseeing financial operations, managing day-to-day finances, meeting the needs of both internal and external stakeholders, and leading two team members.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• To be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA, CIPFA)
• Previous experience as a Finance Director/Manager, leadership and line-management experience and an understanding of charity accounting
• Excellent track record of budget preparation, including monthly management accounts
• A clear understanding of risks relevant to the finance environment and controls required to mitigate risks

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Christian charity with a wonderful history! You'll have opportunities for growth and development, 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, prayer meetings, and the freedom to openly live out your faith at work.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with Aggie’s Statement of Faith.

Location: Portsmouth/Hybrid

Closing date for applications: Monday 8 July 2024

Interviews with Aggie’s: w/c 22 July

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by 10 July prior to shortlisting on the 12 July

A note from Charisma
Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment with over 22 years’ experience working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisations

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled writer and fundraiser to tell the stories of SAT-7 and the people of the MENA in fresh and powerful ways.

You’ll be working in a fast-paced, creative environment as part of the Fundraising Team, delivering high quality proposals and reports. You’ll be one of the main points of contact with our international office, gathering and repurposing impactful proposals and reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Fundraising

• Preparing, maintaining and delivering an annual plan for all grant applications
• Writing compelling proposals and reports to grant-making trusts and organisations
• Identifying and developing relationships with selected key funders
• Researching new potential funders
• Liaising with our SAT-7 International Development Team to identify projects which require funding and source material for proposals and reports

Grant Funding Hub

• Supporting internal teams with appropriate funding proposals and connected reports
• Supporting development of cross-organisational impact reports as required

Statutory and Development Funding

• Monitor statutory funding opportunities and, working with your line manager, support the development of applications, proposals and reports.

Please see the Application Pack and apply via the SAT-7 UK website.