- Advertised from 22nd December 2022
- Fixed term for 3 years
Role
Who we are:
Scripture Union Scotland is a national charity, with around 100 staff and over 2,000 volunteers. Our vision is to see every child and young person of Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus.
Our centres regularly host school groups participating in residential experiences, youth groups enjoying weekend breaks and a variety of SU Holidays. Making the most of the stunning opportunities that Scotland’s countryside affords, we use outdoor activities to build relationships with young people, enabling them to have fun, develop new skills and work together.
We currently have a vacancy for an Activities Instructor to be based at our Lendrick Muir Centre, near Kinross. Lendrick Muir is set in 120 acres of grounds with accommodation for up to 150 guests.
Purpose:
As an Activities Instructor, you will be part of an instruction team, delivering a range of activities to our guests. You will also support the development of new activities and maintain the activity equipment and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
• Play an integral part of the outdoor instructional team, leading and instructing outdoor activity sessions
• Assisting the Activities Manager with the training of the Trainee Activities Instructors; both on-site activities and working towards NGBs
• Look after guests during school residentials, including some evening work
• Participate fully in the life and ministry of the Lendrick Muir Centre and the wider Scripture Union Scotland organisation
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking applicants who have a passion for outdoor activities and a desire to use their faith to work with children and young people. Applicants for this post should have experience of instructing activities and hold two NGB Award (either CWI, BC Sheltered Water Coach or MTB Level 2) and training towards a third NGB, as well as holding a current first aid certificate. Further NGB awards would be beneficial. A full UK Driving License is essential (preferably with D1 + E).
For this post, it is important that you are committed to SU Scotland’s ethos, working principles and vision and are able to 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.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.
Application notes
More information and an application pack can be downloaded from our website: suscotland.org.uk/jobs
Alternatively, you can email us at hr@suscotland.org.uk or telephone 0141 352 7634.
Closing date: 20 January 2023
Interview: tbc
Scripture Union Scotland is an equitable employer and operates a safeguarding policy.
Scottish Charity No. SC011222
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Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you enjoy helping to initiate a new hospitality venture? Do you love people, like food and want to serve God?
This may be for you!
We seek a motivated person for the exciting challenge of managing our Church Centre’s new café. Initially it’s for a pilot period of one year, opening 10am – 2.30pm, 2 days/week. The Cafe Manager will contribute to a warmly hospitable cafe environment for church and community, showing Christian love in action.
Family Worker
- Full time
- £26,168
- On site: Bridgeton, 22 Queen Mary Street, Glasgow, G40 3BB
- Closing 4th August 2024
We are seeking a full time family worker who is passionate about developing and delivering a family programme at Church House.
The main role is to develop the family programme of activities, provide support for family groups and individual families, to meet their ongoing needs.
This is a unique role with high-levels of responsibility in an exciting environment.
We would require you to work alongside a vibrant and enthusiastic staff team and volunteers.
The successful applicant will be required to be(come) a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure and references. We will not take up references until a job offer is made.
Publications and Project Manager
- Full time
- £26,000
- Hybrid: primarily, at Bible House, Edinburgh near Haymarket train station
- Closing 23rd August 2024
At Scottish Bible Society we share the Bible.
Are you the right person to come and help us in that mission?
Thanks to the commitment and generosity of our supporters, the Scottish Bible Society (‘SBS’) is a charity that helps individuals and communities in over 200 countries and territories around the world to receive Bibles in a language they understand and in a format they can use. We are creative in supporting churches in Scotland to keep the Bible central and encourage meaningful engagement to deepen encounters with God.
We have an exciting opportunity in our Communications and National Ministries Teams for a Project Manager with experience working in a diverse and fast paced environment. This role is at the heart of the organisation, working across departments to ensure our projects and Bible resources are of the highest standard and delivered on time.
If you enjoy variety, thrive on administration, are detail orientated and have a ‘can-do, will-do’ attitude we’d like to hear from you!
This role requires the post holder to have knowledge and understanding of the church in Scotland who are our primary audience. As such there is an occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian.
Facilities Administrator
- Part time
- Circa £21,840 – £22,840 pro-rata
- On site: Bible House, Edinburgh near Haymarket train station.
- Closing 9th August 2024
At Scottish Bible Society we share the Bible.
Thanks to the commitment and generosity of our supporters, the Scottish Bible Society (‘SBS’) is a charity that helps individuals and communities in over 200 countries and territories around the world to receive Bibles in a language they understand and in a format they can use. We are creative in supporting churches in Scotland to keep the Bible central and encourage meaningful engagement to deepen encounters with God.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is practical, helpful and can take care of our building and supervise the provision of office services so that our staff can work safely, effectively and efficiently.
Although there is no Faith requirement associated with this role, there is an expectation that there will be respect for the Christian ethos of SBS.
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