Regional Mission Team Leader (South of England)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time Job Level: Senior management / Senior leadership Sector: Communications and marketing, Operations Scripture Union is a national mission movement, aiming to create opportunities for children and young people to explore the Bible, respond to Jesus, and grow in faith. We are currently seeking a
Regional Mission Team Leader
to provide direction, leadership, vision, and energy to Scripture Union’s Regional Ministry. This role requires leading and managing the Regional Team in the South of England based in the M4 Corridor geographical area. The successful candidate will: Lead and manage the regional staff team in the strategic development of ministry across the region. Represent and attend meetings and events on behalf of the National Movement in London, and network with London-based Mission Agency Partners. Develop strong relationships with local churches, LMPs, and other organisations within the region. Oversee the regional strategy for identifying, recruiting, training, and supporting Faith Guides, volunteers, and LMPs. Provide strategic lead for local mission activity within Scripture Union’s mission framework, establishing a clear hand-over process and timetable to local church partners. Pioneer new approaches/ideas in line with SU’s strategy that have the potential to be replicated elsewhere and lead to greater scale and depth of mission activity including the development of content and working with the Development Hub in its testing and delivery. Consult and agree on financial priorities and oversee the regional budget ensuring the greatest impact and implementing regional worker-specific fundraising activities and approaches. If this describes you, and you agree with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, 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 the interview. We provide a range of benefits to reward our employees which include:
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional 5 days to volunteer on a Scripture Union event, a group pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution, life insurance (death in service), and free Bible reading notes. *This role is home-based in the M4 Corridor geographical area with a requirement to travel and attend meetings as the Movement requires. If you have any questions about this role, please contact the HR Officer by e-mail at hr@scriptureunion.org.uk and they will call you back. Closing date:
30th January 2025 Interview date:
13th February 2025 Interview location:
Trinity House, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DF. The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and has 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 and welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.
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Contract: Permanent, Full-time Job Level: Senior management / Senior leadership Sector: Communications and marketing, Operations Scripture Union is a national mission movement, aiming to create opportunities for children and young people to explore the Bible, respond to Jesus, and grow in faith. We are currently seeking a
Regional Mission Team Leader
to provide direction, leadership, vision, and energy to Scripture Union’s Regional Ministry. This role requires leading and managing the Regional Team in the South of England based in the M4 Corridor geographical area. The successful candidate will: Lead and manage the regional staff team in the strategic development of ministry across the region. Represent and attend meetings and events on behalf of the National Movement in London, and network with London-based Mission Agency Partners. Develop strong relationships with local churches, LMPs, and other organisations within the region. Oversee the regional strategy for identifying, recruiting, training, and supporting Faith Guides, volunteers, and LMPs. Provide strategic lead for local mission activity within Scripture Union’s mission framework, establishing a clear hand-over process and timetable to local church partners. Pioneer new approaches/ideas in line with SU’s strategy that have the potential to be replicated elsewhere and lead to greater scale and depth of mission activity including the development of content and working with the Development Hub in its testing and delivery. Consult and agree on financial priorities and oversee the regional budget ensuring the greatest impact and implementing regional worker-specific fundraising activities and approaches. If this describes you, and you agree with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, 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 the interview. We provide a range of benefits to reward our employees which include:
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional 5 days to volunteer on a Scripture Union event, a group pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution, life insurance (death in service), and free Bible reading notes. *This role is home-based in the M4 Corridor geographical area with a requirement to travel and attend meetings as the Movement requires. If you have any questions about this role, please contact the HR Officer by e-mail at hr@scriptureunion.org.uk and they will call you back. Closing date:
30th January 2025 Interview date:
13th February 2025 Interview location:
Trinity House, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DF. The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and has 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 and welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.
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