Faithworks is seeking an inspiring leader to oversee Poole Lifecentre - a vibrant hub centred on a busy foodbank and a range of essential services for individuals and families in crisis. Alongside food staples, fresh fruit/veg and cooking packs, the Lifecentre provides help with housing, debt, isolation, lone parenting and more. Working in-house and with partners, it delivers both urgent practical help and longer-term walk-alongside support that enables people to rebuild stability and hope.
About the role
You will lead the centre s staff, volunteers, and partner network, ensuring the delivery of practical help, relational support, and spiritual encouragement in a safe, welcoming environment. You ll champion our values - Welcoming, Alongside, Trusted, Practical, and Empowering - while building strong partnerships with local churches, agencies, and supporters.
What you ll be doing:
* Overseeing day-to-day operations across the main site and satellites.
* Recruiting, equipping, and encouraging a thriving volunteer team.
* Building partnerships with churches, statutory agencies, and community groups.
* Developing services that respond to local needs - e.g. debt advice, community meals, lone-parent support.
* Promoting the Lifecentre so it s seen as a trusted place to receive and give support.
* Ensuring the highest standards in safeguarding, health & safety, and professionalism.
We re looking for someone who:
* Is a practising Christian, ready to share the hope of Christ with gentleness and respect (occupational requirement under Equality Act 2010).
* Has proven leadership experience in community or charity settings.
* Relates easily to people in crisis and can inspire and unite teams from diverse backgrounds.
* Is highly organised, emotionally intelligent, and able to juggle priorities with grace.
* Can work flexibly, occasionally including evenings or weekends.
Why join us?
This is a chance to shape a well-respected, growing service that s transforming lives in Poole. You ll be part of a supportive, faith-driven charity committed to generosity, integrity, and grace - both in how we serve our guests and how we work together.