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 mission enabler, regional mission to work in partnership with key staff across the movement. They will provide direction and energy to Scripture Union’s Regional Ministry with a focus on establishing and sustaining ministry opportunities. This will require the person to recruit, motivate, train, equip and support a large number of volunteers/faith guides, with whom they work in partnership as well as leading by example, through the modelling of excellent mission delivery to children and young people consistent with Scripture Union’s mission.
Position: Full-time
Location: Greater London
Salary: £35,650 per annum
The successful candidate will:
· Identify, recruit and support faith guides, volunteers and local mission partners (LMPs) through a range of methods, including electronic, phone and face-to-face.
· Provide relevant coaching and/or mentoring, equipping and resourcing for faith guides, volunteers and LMPs.
· Lead local mission activity within Scripture Union’s mission framework, establishing a clear handover process and timetable to local church partners.
· Pioneer new approaches/ideas in line with Scripture Union’s strategy that has the potential to be replicated elsewhere and lead to a greater scale and depth of mission activity.
· Support, by promotion or direct involvement, Scripture Union’s wider programme of holidays and missions across England and Wales and, if appropriate, internationally.
· Undertake specific fundraising activities and approaches in line with Scripture Union’s fundraising approach.
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.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact our HR Officer by e-mail hr@scriptureunion.org.uk and they will call you back.
Closing date: 12pm, 23 May 2024
Interview date: 6 June 2024 (with a shortlisting meeting held on 24 May 2024)
Interview location: London (Location will be confirmed)
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.
