Please note : In regards to the location, this role will be based in the Cannock Chase district working with the two corps based in Cannock and Hednesford. This is a fixed term position for 3 years - ending 30th September 2028 Working hours: 35 hours per week Interview Date: Wednesday 17th September 2025 The Community Mission Facilitator will be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of Community programmes at Cannock and Hednesford Corps and the outreach to the local community to fulfil the aims of the Mission Development Plan. The successful applicant will help us in our mission to serve the communities within the Cannock Chase district. This role will support and develop our existing Christ-centred community programmes of a Friendship café (Hednesford) and a coffee drop-in (Cannock) ensuring they are effective responses to the issues that are affecting the vulnerable members of our communities. Key responsibilities for the role include: Supporting the successful delivery of mission with responsibility for the operational day to day management of existing community programmes; including the Friendship café and coffee drop-in Assist the Corps Officer by facilitating the weekly programme activities for both Cannock and Hednesford Corps including the coffee drop - in and Friendship café; ensuring that rooms are ready for use and that all attending are made to feel welcome and included In consultation with the Corps Officer, develop effective working partnerships with internal mission development teams to ensure programmes are designed and implemented in alignment with organisational and best practice principles In partnership with the CO, establish links to the community and any relevant external agencies to maximise the effective delivery of programmes to the community The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues, programme participants and external stakeholders Strong previous experience and up to date knowledge of developing and implementing successful community programmes for a diverse range of participants Experience of working with different age groups, cultures, and nationalities and a particular passion for working with the marginalised and poorest members of society, and seeing a community working and engaging together The ability and willingness to support the fulfilment of the spiritual aims of the programme, showing compassion and understanding to all programme participants and be willing to support an individual’s spiritual needs You may have: A recognised qualification in Christian Ministry Experience of managing and working with employees/volunteers Experience of funding and grant application processes This role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian and will be in sympathy with the doctrines of, and supportive of, the purposes and the aims and objectives of The Salvation Army. 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, Enhanced DBS Disclosure. 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.