Who We Are

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a national charity, with 140 staff and 2,500 volunteers. Our vision is to see every child and young person of Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus. At the heart of our current strategy is a focus on growing [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ministry, especially in priority communities and with priority schools and young people, removing barriers and partnering with local churches.

Our values of Dependence on God and Deepening Relationships permeate all aspects of ministry: with children, young people, volunteers and among the staff team. Prayer is already at the heart of all that we do but we sense a growing challenge from God to grow in this aspect of our ministry and increase prayer in all areas of ministry and for the children and young people of Scotland. 67% of schools have one or more individuals praying for them and 240 churches have an [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ambassador. Staff meet weekly for prayer; prayer groups meet around Scotland and a day of prayer for staff and volunteers takes place in January each year.

Purpose

Reporting to Director of Development this role will help fulfil the vision and values of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] by inspiring, mobilising and resourcing prayer for and among young people; the continued development of church partnerships strategy and resourcing of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ambassadors in churches.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspiring and resourcing prayer for and among the children and young people of Scotland
• Planning and promoting of prayer events and the production of resources to support these events
• Working with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ambassadors across Scotland
• Attend meetings and play a full part in the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Wider Leadership Team
• Further links with SU Movements around the world with particular focus on Ukraine, Belarus and Rwanda
• Engaging in Ministry Partner Development

Who We Are Looking For

To achieve this, we want to identify someone with a vibrant Christian faith who has a heart for prayer and proven engagement in prayer ministry within a local church/Christian ministry context. The successful applicant should possess theological astuteness demonstrated in an understanding of the different styles/approaches to prayer adopted by Christian denominations and groups. An ability to build relationships and have strong written and verbal communication skills is essential.

For this post, it is important that you are committed to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ethos, working principles and vision and can demonstrate this through your commitment and motivation. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, click the button below. Please take a moment to read [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Basis of Faith and Ethos statement. We ask all candidates to confirm their willingness to uphold the beliefs and practices contained in these documents as part of the application form.

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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equitable employer and operates a safeguarding policy. Scottish Charity No. SC01122

Recruitment Pack

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