Opportunities to Serve

Baptist Union of Great Britain - Specialist Team Leader, Ministries

Leading the Ministries Team as part of the national Specialist Teams, the Ministries Team Leader works across the breadth of our Union, taking a lead in developing patterns of ministry formation and leadership development, and maintaining and developing Accreditation for Baptist Ministers, and supporting ministers in the wide variety of settings in which they minister.

This is a demanding role, requiring an accredited Baptist minister with significant pastoral and leadership experience.

The postholder needs to embody and model the Marks of Ministry and be wholeheartedly committed to our vision and culture as Baptist Together.

The closing date for expressions of interest is Friday 12th August 2022.

A full information pack is available here.
 

BMS World Mission - Legacy Fundraiser

Location: Didcot and/or remote working
Hours:     17.5 hours per week
Salary:     £24,490-£29,058 pro rata

Are you hard-working, talented and want your job to contribute to sharing God's kingdom and alleviating suffering? Do you enjoy taking initiative and applying your relational skills to new areas? Would you like to grow professionally and be part of a team working together towards ambitious targets?

BMS are looking for a Legacy Fundraiser to contribute to their fundraising strategy and goals through the development and day-to-day management of BMS legacy and in-memory programme, leading on creative and innovative legacy events and products, carefully stewarding legacy pledgers and intenders, and embracing a culture of outstanding supporter care. You will also work closely with our Legacy Officer who is taking care of processing legacies.

You'll need to work hard and learn fast to pick up all the technical and fundraising skills this job requires. But you'll have the full support of a friendly, encouraging, and collaborative team helping you succeed. And this is much more than just a legacy role! As a champion of supporter care, you'll also be very relational, enjoying talking to and meeting their amazing supporters and ensuring that every interaction they have with BMS is inspiring and uplifting.

This is a professional development role. If you have no legacy fundraising qualifications or experience, you will be trained to gain the Certificate in Legacy Fundraising from the Institute of Sustainable Philanthropy. If you already have experience in fundraising, BMS will discuss with you whether this or other training courses might be more suitable for you.

Closing date: 9am, 16th August 2022
Interview date: w/c 22nd August (TBC)

For more information and to apply, please go to BMS World Mission
 

Central Baptist Association - Regional Minister

CBA are seeking an experienced minister to join their newly established Regional Ministry Team under the leadership of Revd Lisa Kerry, following the retirement of the current team members. The team will consist of three Regional Ministers, an Operations and Support Manager and a part-time Safeguarding Officer.

The post holder will be committed to assisting churches in achieving the CBA and Baptists Together objectives and principle of: "Growing healthy churches in relationship for God's mission" through "Walking together in ministry and mission".

CBA expect the post holder to work relationally with ministers and churches, exploring and creatively encouraging the development of deeper spiritual connectedness in churches and individuals across the Association, encouraging emerging leaders whilst valuing diversity and different views and perspectives.

The CBA has a membership of approximately 150 churches and 11,000 people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. The post will be home based in the association area. Housing assistance will be available.

Closing date for applications: 25th August 2022.
Interviews in Milton Keynes: 31st August 2022

For the full job description and to apply, please go to: CBA Jobs

 

Central Baptist Association - Operations and Support Manager

(Full or Part-time)

CBA are seeking an experienced person (lay or ordained) to join their newly established Regional Ministry Team under the leadership of Revd Lisa Kerry, following the retirement of the current team members.  The team will consist of three Regional Ministers, An Operations and support Manager and a part-time Safeguarding Officer.

The post holder will be committed to assisting churches in achieving the CBA and Baptists Together objectives and principle of: "Growing healthy churches in relationship for God's mission" through "Walking together in ministry and mission".

The Central Baptist Association is one of the 13 associations in membership with the Baptist Union of Great Britain (Baptists Together) with a membership of approximately 150 churches and 11,000 people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.

The CBA is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee with assets of approximately £2.7million and income (in the last financial year) of £273,000.

The post holder will be a full member of the Regional Ministry Team, with responsibility for the management and administration of the Association's business and activities, including compliance of its own practices in relation to company and charity law and Baptist Union procedures, and providing support and guidance to local churches on legal and administrative matters.

An understanding of charity management is required and knowledge of Baptist principles and organisation is desirable.

The post will be home based within the association area.

Salary £45,000 p.a. (pro-rata part time will be considered.

Closing date for applications: 25th August 2022
Interviews in Milton Keynes: 30th August 2022

For the full job description and to apply, please go to: CBA Jobs
 

BMS World Mission - Overseas Team Administrator

Location: Didcot
Hours: 35 hrs per week
Salary: £20,751-£25,102

BMS World Mission engages in mission in many diverse contexts around the world today. They are looking for the right person to take up an important post within the Department for World Mission and in particular supporting their Leads and Head of Programme in the Department for World Mission. If you are passionate about mission and want to play a role in supporting this around the world, then this might be the role for you.

As a team administrator you will be responsible for providing administrative support to Leads and Heads of Programme in the Department for World Mission to enable the:
> Supporting of personnel overseas
> Administering the relationship with overseas partners
> Research and record keeping
> Maintenance of accurate records using an electronic database
> Scheduling, agenda preparation, collation of papers for meetings and minute taking

BMS are looking for individuals with a desire to enable others to serve in cross-cultural mission overseas. You will have excellent administration and organisational skills, be computer literate with MS Office suite of software and have good interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to all age groups. This is a stimulating, busy and fulfilling role.

Closing date: 9am, 25th August 2022
Interview date: 8th September 2022

For more information and to apply, please go to: BMS World Mission
 

BMS World Mission - Project Manager (Governance and Organisation)

Location: Didcot and/or remote working
Hours:     21 hrs per week
Salary:    £22,792-£24,191 (£37,992-£40,319 pro rata)

Newly or part-qualified in project management or governance and looking for your next role? Then look no further.

Apply for the role of Project Manager (Governance and Organisation) with BMS World Mission and you will use your professional skills: combining project management with governance while building valuable experience in the not-for-profit sector.

BMS are looking for a Project Manager to work in their fast-paced Finance and Operations department.

As part of the leadership team of the department, you will support the Director of Finance and Operations in the effective governance of the charity's affairs: ensuring that frameworks, protocols and policies are effective and appropriate for polycentric organisation. You will also manage cross-organisational projects to ensure appropriate and excellent outcomes for the organisation.

Closing date: 9am, 26th August 2022
Interview date: 9th September 2022

For more information and to apply, please go to BMS World Mission
 

Northern Baptist College - Six New Roles

Since September 2021, the NBA has been on a journey of discerning where God is leading them in transitioning to an Association that is relevant for the 21st century. They are looking to fill six roles to bring innovation, confidence and a Christ-centred spirituality to their new priority areas, enabling all of them to flourish in ministry and mission. Those accepted will work alongside the Regional Minister for Strategy and Transition, and the Hub Tutor.

Children, Youth & Families Facilitator
Hours: 8 hours a week
Pay: £6,890 annually

Safeguarding Role
Hours: 1 day a week (approx. 7 hours)
Pay: £5,250 annually

Justice Facilitator
Hours: 8 hours a week
Pay: £6,890 annually

Local Pastoral Facilitator (two roles)
Hours: 8 hours a month
Pay: £1,590 annually

Local Pioneering Facilitator
Hours: 8 hours a month
Pay: £1,590 annually

Renew Wellbeing Facilitator
Hours: 16 hours a month
Pay: £3,180 annually

Deadline for applications: 9am, Friday 9th September 2022

For more information on all of the roles, please click here.
 

South West Baptist Association - Four New Roles

The South West Baptist Association are delighted to be able to offer four new exciting new opportunities to join their Regional team. They're looking for those God is calling to the following roles: