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We are looking for a new Executive Director to expand our work across the UK and help us make churches more Single Friendly!
We are looking for a new Executive Director to expand our work across the UK and help us make churches more Single Friendly!
About us
Single Friendly Church Network is a young charity which encourages churches to welcome and value single people at every stage of life and of all types of singleness.Our work and influence are growing across a wide range of denominations.We want to reach more churches across the UK who could benefit from our resources and training, with the vision that all single Christians will be able to find a welcoming Single Friendly Church in their local area where they can flourish.
We achieved charitable status in 2023 (before that we were a Community Interest Company) and have a newly refined purpose and identity set out in a new websiteand other digital media (including promotional film ‘Inspiring Change’)We have developed 5 Steps towards becoming a Single Friendly Church.
We now aim to expand our impact across the UK and deepen our engagement with churches from a wide range of Christian denominations, in accordance with our strategy.
After 3 years our existing Executive Director is stepping down from the role and we are seeking a new person to take the next steps forward.
Executive Director Role
* Leading a review of the Charity’s operational strategy in accordance with our agreed Mission and identity
* Setting operational objectives and targets for the team in accordance with Board directives
* Leading the Fundraising initiatives of the charity and developing productive relationships with funders
* Developing impact measures for internal monitoring and to evidence our work to funders
* Managing the team (including one-to-one meetings, setting targets and annual reviews)
* Working with the Board of Trustees and managing Board meetings, producing necessary documentation
* Building networks with churches, Christian groups, key influencers and a visible presence
* Delivering webinars and presenting at speaking engagements
* Keeping aware of issues around singleness and other relevant Christian topics
* Managing governance for the CIO
* Oversee budgeting and finance functions
Person Spec:
* Experience of leading an organisation or campaign
* An understanding of Christian culture and the different Christian traditions
* Able to provide evidence of positive interaction with Christians from different traditions
* Good experience of working with and inspiring a small team
* Evidence of significant achievements in fundraising
The successful applicant does not have to be single – but does need to show awareness and understanding of the challenges facing single people in both Church and Society as a whole.
Contract Terms
There is an office in central London. We are looking for someone who can commit up to 3 days per week on average, on a freelance basis. The successful candidate would likely be in the office one day a week.
The hourly rate offered would be between £35 and £45 depending on experience.
Application procedure
Please apply via Charity Jobs (https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/single-friendly-church-network/executive-director/1020696?tsId=8) providing a current CV and covering letter(up to two pages). Please demonstrate your interest in our mission and that you are the right person for this role.
Shortlisted candidates would have an interview online with final stage of interviewing being in person at our office in London.
We may do some of the preliminary online interviews before the closing date so we do encourage early applications.
Closing date for applications is 10pm on Tuesday 17th June 2024.
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