* Salary dependent upon experience. Fixed term for 3 years with possibility to extend, dependent upon funding.
* Generous pension scheme, employee assistance programme and other benefits.
Role
Who we are:
Scripture Union Scotland is a national charity, with 120 staff and 2,200 volunteers. Our vision is to see every child and young person of Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus.
Our Ministry at the Margins strategy seeks to develop ministry with young people in some of Scotland’s poorest communities in the form of local youth projects. Initially our focus is on Glasgow and Merkinch, a priority community in Inverness as well as considering possible locations in other parts of Scotland. These projects will be rooted in Christian faith and values where young people will be valued, supported and enabled to make healthy and supportive choices.
Building on some initial research undertaken by a consultancy agency, we are seeking someone who will initially be responsible for developing opportunities in priority communities within the city of Glasgow. We want to build a realistic picture of these communities, mapping ongoing work with children and young people by churches and both Christian and secular agencies as well as considering the potential for a ‘hub’, bringing local Christians together, to be created. The outcome of this will be a clear recommendation of where SU Scotland should invest in establishing a local youth project(s).
Purpose:
Reporting to the Director of Development and Holidays, the Local Youth Projects Development Coordinator will take this project to the next stage: mapping and meeting with stakeholders in an initial 2-3 communities leading to a next steps proposal to grow a Local Youth Project in at least two of those areas.
Who we are looking for:
You will have experience of working with young people in priority areas and an understanding of issues affecting them. You will have strong relational skills, being able to create and establish networks with a broad range of people. It is essential that you have strong communication and presentation skills in order to deliver in a variety of settings (churches, voluntary organisations, young people).
For this post, it is important that you are committed to SU Scotland’s ethos, working principles and vision and can demonstrate this through your commitment and motivation. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian.
Please take a moment to read SU Scotland's Basis of Faith and Ethos statement. We ask all candidates to confirm their willingness to uphold the beliefs and practices contained in these documents as part of the application form.
The Equal Opportunities Form and Criminal Convictions form will be sent to you once you have submitted your application.
About the Role
As a passionate professional in the identification, development and management of a wide range of relationships in support of our programme partnership, you will ensure the Career Ready programme in Glasgow and West areas (currently Inverclyde, West Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire and South Lanarkshire) continues to thrive, which includes securing charitable donations from supporting partners. Your responsibilities for the area will be as a team of two, alongside our other Regional Manager for Glasgow and West areas given this is our largest area in Scotland.
This role requires experience of partnership and account management and the scale and ambition of our social mobility work means you will need to be well organised, confident and able to positively influence a wide range of people including headteachers, teachers, CEOs and HRDs.
You will identify and approach opportunities that are well researched and pursue with unswerving perseverance. It’s also a great chance to develop personally.
Regional Managers are responsible for leading our work which involves growing, developing and maintaining the employer and education partnerships that deliver the Career Ready programme. This includes the Local Advisory Board, local authorities (key stakeholders), schools (we have a member of staff in each school who coordinates), the Developing the Young Workforce Regional Group, and the many employer organisations and their people who volunteer as mentors, provide paid internships and deliver masterclasses.
By assimilating what, why, when and the how of our work, you will be able to:
* Lead, grow and develop our Career Ready partnership in Glasgow and the West, optimising the programme experience for all stakeholders and securing the engagement of employer support for the programme of approximately 300+ students each year who will participate in the 18-month long Career Ready programme annually.
* Support programme delivery, stakeholder engagement and business development by working closely with the Career Ready Glasgow & West Local Advisory Board, the other Career Ready Glasgow & West Regional Manager, the Head of Programme & Operations, Partnerships Manager and the Career Ready Regional Manager Scotland team all who are focused on quality, impact and sustainability underpinned by attention to detail via efficient and effective processes. You will be supported by and work with the Career Ready Scotland Operations Team to maintain thorough data and management information for the area.
A working from home allowance of £300 pa is provided.
Annual leave: 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays plus 2 additional days in the summer. In addition, Career Ready is closed between Christmas and New Year. Career Ready also allows flexible use of some Bank & Public Holidays.
6% of salary contribution to a private pension subject to an employee contribution of 3%.
Access to both our Reward Gateway Portal and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Interest-free season ticket or bicycle purchase loans.
Business expenses including mileage allowance for car usage.
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates applying for the post will have:
* a clear belief in, and commitment to, Jesus Christ
* an earned doctorate in Christian theology or biblical studies
* a demonstrable commitment to theological reflection and ministerial formation in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition
* experience in the training of those entering ordained and lay ministries in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition
* experience in higher-education teaching and/or tutoring
* an ongoing commitment to research and publishing in one’s own theological subject area
* administrative competence and the ability to network well and initiate projects.
There is an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The post is subject to satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme disclosure.
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