Trustee Director Jobs in Home Based
Location: Turn2us London Hub (Farringdon) or Turn2us Edinburgh Hub & homeworking
Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.
In this pivotal role, you will enhance the Research & Learning function at Turn2us, ensuring robust Measurement, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) frameworks are developed and implemented across our work. You will lead collaborative research projects, manage a small team of three, and act as a deputy for the Head of Insight & Impact when required. You will bring organisation and rigour to our Research and Learning projects, to help drive impactful decision-making and foster a culture of learning throughout the organisation. This comes at an exciting time, as we are updating the way we understand and use insight and impact as a charity.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research and impact evaluation, with proven project management skills. You will be confident at adapting and communicating complex information to diverse audiences and possess excellent analytical abilities. Experience in developing co-produced research and working thoughtfully alongside individuals with lived experience of financial hardship is highly valued. You will also demonstrate strong management abilities, fostering a positive team dynamic while guiding the Research & Learning team towards achieving our goals.
We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month.
Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.
Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Closing date: 15/11/2024
Interview date: 27/11/2024
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The Diocese is seeking a Church Building Support Officer to join our team on a fixed-term contract, to work closely with parishes to help secure sustainable futures for some of our most historic and cherished church buildings. You'll help PCCs to identify and explore complimentary non-worship uses for their buildings, helping them to become vibrant and viable centres of mission and community life. You’ll support them in ensuring the church buildings are fit for the future, fostering greater community engagement, and developing long-term sustainability strategies.
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a developing church buildings strategy, shaping the future approach to church building support within the Diocese. You will work closely with a range of stakeholders to bring these strategies to life, ensuring that churches remain places of worship, community activity, and cultural significance.
This is a new fixed-term post funded by the Church Commissioners of the Church of England through their Buildings for Mission funding. The funding is for an initial period of twenty months, ending in September 2026, unless the funding is extended.
The main responsibilities of the Church Building Support Officer are:
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Work with Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) to develop community action plans that align with local needs.
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Support PCCs in identifying mixed-use opportunities for the church building
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Facilitate the building of strong relationships with local groups, charities, and other partners to promote the wider use of church buildings.
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Help PCCs in maintaining and developing their buildings to accommodate wider uses, and ensure they are kept in good condition
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Foster volunteer engagement, helping churches recruit for new roles and groups to aid long-term sustainability.
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Capture and share key lessons from pilot projects to inform future diocesan strategies.
What we are looking for in a Church Building Support Officer:
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Experienced in project management and/or community development.
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A passion for the conservation and sustainable use of historic buildings.
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Strong relationship-building and networking skills, with experience working with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve shared goals
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An ability to inspire and support volunteer groups.
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A proactive and creative approach to problem-solving.
This post reports to the Church Buildings Development Officer, and is based in the Coventry Diocesan Offices. There will be the option to partially work from home.
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