Church Engagement Co-ordinator

One Stop Centre for Advice and Resources; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Interserve in Birmingham is seeking a proactive communicator to develop and grow relationships with churches, Christian networks and partners, promoting Interserve's mission and opportunities for involvement.

The role leads a team of Regional Connectors, engaging with enquirers and the broader Interserve community across the UK. It requires travel and a hybrid pattern with two days per week in the National Office.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and growing relationships with churches and Christian networks.
• Ability to lead and equip regional connecters and engage with the Interserve community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow relationships with churches, Christian networks, and partners to raise awareness and involvement in Interserve's mission.
• Manage and equip a group of Regional Connectors who engage with enquirers, communities and networks.
• Attend events across the UK as required; hybrid role with 2 days per week in Birmingham National Office.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-cultural mission

Relationship building

Public speaking

Creativity

Denominational experience

Job description

Next year we will celebrate 175 years of Interserve's commitment to people of Asia and the Arab world. 175 years of loving and serving in some of the world's hardest places seeking transformation in Jesus name. It's an exciting time to join our team as we seek to engage and equip the church in cross cultural mission across the road and across the world.

Are you a self-starting, engaging communicator with a commitment to seeing the church equipped for mission? This role would be perfect for you and comes with the opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive team. We are based in Birmingham in the convent that used to belong to the Nuns from 'Call the Midwife.'

You should have the skills and experience to develop and grow relationships with churches, Christian networks, and key partners to raise awareness of Interserve’s mission and encourage involvement in intercultural ministry. This includes promoting the work of Interserve and mobilising for ministry opportunities and related activities.

You will also manage and equip a group of Regional Connectors who engage with long and short-term enquirers, the broader Interserve community, local churches and Christian networks.

You will need to have experience and skills of:

• Working with a range of church denominations
• Leading a small team
• Working in cross-cultural mission
• Excellent interpersonal skills for relationship building
• Confident in presenting ideas to others and public speaking
• Creative thinking

You’ll be expected to attend a number of events in person throughout the year, which may require travel anywhere in the UK. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in our National Office in Birmingham.

The salary for this role is £36,481 per year for full time hours (37 hours per week), with flexible working options available.

Closing date for applications is Saturday 17th October

Interview date Wednesday 21st October

There is an occupational requirement for this role.

Interserve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk of harm and expects all within the Interserve community to share this commitment. DBS certificates will be required for all workers.