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This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and energetic individual to develop and adapt St Andrew's strong presence as a community resource for all at the heart of Rugby. You will be in sympathy with our Christian ethos and previous experience in the sector will be an advantage.
Responsibilities
* To work closely with a strong volunteer base
* To identify community skills, assets, interests and needs, in the church community and in the work for the revival of the town centre
* To facilitate community dialogue on issues relating to the needs and development of the community, with particular partnerships with borough governance and local businesses
* To develop and maintain close links with other groups and agencies to optimise the use of our resources
* To develop and maintain constructive contact with our current users
* To secure positive media coverage, including social media, to ensure events are well attended
* To manage the diary relating to any events taking place at the church, working with our Church administrator to ensure the smooth running of the church
* To promote our Eco approach and facilitate our Eco group
* To write bids for funding for activities within a church setting.
Qualifications
* Sympathy with the values of openness, care and compassion implicit in the ‘About Us’ section above
* Previous experience in community development or the charity sector
* Outstanding listening and communication skills
* Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work creatively and harmoniously with volunteers, community groups and any church users
* Excellent administrative skills including close attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines
* Excellent computer skills including email, use of social media and Word
* An ability to manage a database
* Good all-round PR skills which will include press coverage and event management
* An understanding of Asset Based Community Development
* Experience of volunteering or working within the statutory sector
* An understanding of working within a Church of England environment
* Experience of marketing and publicity
* An understanding of our Eco approach
* A practical interest in one or more of the established St Andrew’s creative partnerships - music, visual arts, drama, eco-workshops
* A current driving license and vehicle
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