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 head of mission event operations to work in partnership with key staff across the movement. The post-holder will be responsible for the operation of an annual programme of over 60 national and regional holidays and events, recruitment and relationship management of around 100 volunteer leaders of national and regional events, the safe recruitment of over 1,000 volunteer team members, a budget of approximately £500,000 and compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation.
Position: Full-time
Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid*
Salary: £48,500—£54,466 per annum
The successful candidate will:
· Develop and implement a holidays and missions strategy to support the Revealing Jesus mission framework.
· Ensure the smooth and safe running of Scripture Union’s national holidays and missions, complying with all relevant internal and external requirements (including legal and safeguarding requirements).
· Oversee the budget for holidays and missions, developing a funding model that enables the events to be sustainable and consistent with Scripture Union’s mission and vision.
· To manage a staff team, to enable the effective operation of events (approx 5 staff) and ensure all staff and event volunteers are adequately trained.
· Develop and implement a strategic approach to the recruitment, training and retention of volunteers and event leaders.
· Oversee the development of the Young Leaders’ programme and act as the Relationship Manager for national event leaders.
· Be able to travel to some event locations, volunteers and staff located throughout England and Wales including some weekends and time away for residential meetings.
Our vision is to see a new generation of children and young people have a vibrant, personal faith in Jesus.
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. For more details, please visit our website: scriptureunion.org.uk/jobs and download an application pack.
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 at a Scripture Union event. Group pension scheme, with up to 12% employer contribution. Life insurance (death in service), permanent health insurance (PHI), and free Bible reading notes.* This role is based at Scripture Union’s Offices in Milton Keynes, with the opportunity for hybrid working in line with our policy. If you have any questions about this role, please contact our HR Officer by e-mail at: hr@scriptureunion.org.uk and they will call you back.
Closing date: 17 May 2024
Interview date: 30 May 2024
Interview location: 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.
