Church Engagement Co-ordinator

Interserve Plc; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Interserve Plc seeks a self-starting communicator to develop and grow relationships with churches, Christian networks and partners to raise awareness of Interserve's mission and mobilise for ministry opportunities. You will lead a team of Regional Connectors and engage with the Interserve community across the UK.

You will attend events in person throughout the year and operate in a hybrid role with at least two days per week in our National Office in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Experience working with a range of church denominations.
• Experience leading a small team.
• Experience working in cross-cultural mission.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for relationship building.
• Confident in presenting ideas to others and public speaking.
• Creative thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow relationships with churches, Christian networks and key partners.
• Mobilise involvement in intercultural ministry and related activities.
• Manage and equip Regional Connectors who engage with enquirers and the Interserve community.
• Attend events across the UK as required; travel may be involved.
• Operate in a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in Birmingham National Office.

Skills

Relationship building

Team leadership

Intercultural/ cross-cultural work

Public speaking

Creative thinking

Job description

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 church 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.