Spear Centre Manager

Resurgo; Bramford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a passionate Centre Manager to lead the Spear programme in Ipswich. This role involves overseeing all aspects of programme delivery, ensuring targets are met, and providing leadership to a dedicated team. The successful candidate will embody the values of social justice and community transformation, working closely with local church partners to empower young people facing barriers to employment. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young individuals while fostering a supportive and engaging environment. If you are an active Christian with strong leadership skills and a commitment to social change, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for social justice and community transformation.
• Experience in group and 1-1 coaching and training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programme coordination and delivery for the Spear programme.
• Provide effective leadership to Assistant Coaches.

Skills

Social Justice Advocacy

Coaching and Training

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Creativity and Initiative

Education

Active Christian

Job description

We are delighted to be working with Resurgo Trust, a Christian charity, partnering with River Church to deliver the award-winning Spear programme in Ipswich. As one of 17 UK centres, Spear Ipswich works with 16-24-year-olds facing barriers to employment, equipping them with skills and a mindset to find work and thrive.

They are now seeking a Centre Manager to oversee all aspects of programme coordination and delivery, ensuring targets are met, reporting to Resurgo and the church, and providing effective leadership to the Assistant Coaches.

All Spear coaches work face-to-face with young people, investing in their lives, and receive regular group training, joining a network of like-minded coaches committed to making a radical impact. You will work with and be supported by River Church locally and a Church Partnerships Manager from Resurgo to ensure the success of the Spear centre, its team, and young people, fulfilling their shared mission in Ipswich.

You will be able to demonstrate:

1. Your passion for social justice and community transformation through the church, especially supporting young people in employment or education.
2. Experience and enthusiasm for group and 1-1 coaching and training.
3. Creativity, ambition, self-motivation, and the ability to prioritize, exercise initiative, and work under pressure.
4. Strong leadership skills, including line managing and developing others in a supportive style.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confidence in building internal and external relationships, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun.

You should be an active Christian, able to embody the values of Resurgo and River Church, with a commitment to spiritual growth and Christian leadership. Due to the employment nature by River Church, and the integration of prayer and worship into daily work, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for applicants to be practicing Christians.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant at Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted via the Charisma website, including your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, race, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other protected categories.

• In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

Closing date: 23rd May 2025

Applications are reviewed on receipt, and interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.