P lease note this is a fixed term position for up to 12 months to cover maternity leave Working hours: 25 hours per week Interview Date: 1 August 2025 Job Summary: The role is key to the successful delivery of mission to the local community within a complex setting. The role is responsible for delivering the operational elements of the mission programme, managing the business resources of the corps (finances, people, buildings) and procedural/statutory compliance. Key Responsibilities: Active and visible leader within the church and the wider community establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels including programme participants, within The SA, the local council, other relevant charities and religious groups to better meet the needs of the community. Responsible for ensuring that each individual element of the programme has clearly defined objectives and that regular monitoring and review procedures are implemented to monitor progress. Effective management of the corps finances in line with both The SA and statutory requirements to ensure the careful stewardship of resources. Accountable for all people related activities of your direct reports including recruitment, performance management, and learning and development in line with The SA policies and procedures. The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate: Proven strong experience of successfully managing a complex and busy setting serving the needs of the community, showing compassion and understanding to all programme participants. Demonstrable strong experience of successfully integrating and delivering multiple and diverse programmes to meet operational objectives. Strong practical knowledge and experience of relevant compliance requirements related to areas including health and safety, safeguarding, data protection, equality and diversity. Proven good experience of successfully managing employees/volunteers to deliver objectives, developing and training staff and actioning performance management processes where required. Demonstrable strong ability to plan, organise and prioritise your tasks to effectively meet your objectives to the expected quality standards and time scales. The ability and willingness to work within and be empathic with the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission. In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments. In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting. Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland check and relevant qualifications. For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications. Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.