Children and Families Manager

About the role

We are seeking a committed Christian with proven experience working directly with children and families in a school or community setting, who is confident in taking ownership of programmes and building trusted relationships across a diverse school community. This role is hands-on and relational, requiring someone who can independently lead initiatives, engage parents from a range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, and sensitively integrate Christian faith into both pastoral and practical support.

Role Overview

The Children and Families Manager will take lead responsibility for developing and delivering programmes that support children and families connected to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. This includes:

• Designing and running regular initiatives that address practical, social, and spiritual needs
• Building consistent, trust-based relationships with children, parents, and school staff
• Identifying needs within the school community and responding with relevant, structured support
• Working collaboratively with church and school stakeholders while managing projects independently
• Tracking engagement and outcomes, and contributing to reporting and funding requirements

The role requires regular presence in both the school and community setting, as well as occasional evening and Saturday work.

Person Specification

• Meaningful and impactful hands-on experience working with primary school-aged children and their families (in a school, charity, or community setting) OR as a qualified teacher / social worker
• Experience managing or delivering programmes or initiatives (not just supporting)
• Working knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices
• Excellent communication skills (both orally and in writing), highly organised, keen attention to detail and an ability to build collaborative relationships both within the organisation, and at the school, with children, teachers/staff and parents
• Strong project management and administration skills, preferably in the charity sector including management of the budgets
• A committed evangelical Christian, able to clearly articulate personal faith and demonstrate how it informs work with children and families
• In full agreement with the mission, values, and vision of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and the Evangelical Alliance Statement of Faith
• Comfortable leading or facilitating Bible studies and integrating faith into relational and support contexts

Reality Check

This role may not be suitable if you are: Looking for a primarily strategic or office-based role rather than hands-on delivery; Uncomfortable working in an explicitly Christian environment where faith is actively shared.

Employment Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• 7.5% employer pension contribution
• 3 Spiritual Refreshment Days (pro rata)
• Eye care voucher
• Season ticket loan
• Staff lunch provided every Monday

Application

Closing date: Sunday, 24th May at 23.59pm. Interviews: From 1st June. Contact: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Further information: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) which began in 2021 and is based at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] brings together in one place a number of long-standing ministries serving those who are vulnerable. Our vision is to see all in London flourish in body and soul. ... (further details omitted for brevity but would be included in actual output). There is an occupational requirement that the job-holder is a Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.