Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Job Club Manager
- Part time
- £22,167 pro-rata
- Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
- Closing 28th July 2021
- Advertised from 7th July 2021
- £9,500 per Annum (£792 per month) for 15 Hours per week (2 days). Appointment initially for 12 months, with review of contract at end of first year
Role
We are looking for a CAP Job Club Manager at Holy Trinity Church, Wester Hailes. Unemployment is one of the major underlying causes of poverty in our community, leading many to become trapped under the burden of unmanageable debt. A vital part of our Christian outreach here in Wester Hailes is to aim to meet this need by providing support to those looking to find paid employment.
Your responsibilities
You will be responsible for taking the lead in running all three elements of the CAP Job Club: Course, Community and Coaching, based in Holy Trinity Church and achieving the aims among our community of a CAP service to the unemployed, which are to help job seekers find work, as well as offering them the opportunity to hear the Gospel.
An important aspect of the role, working alongside the CAP Debt Centre Manager, will be to communicate the mission and culture of CAP both in the community and in Holy Trinity Church, continuing to expand our network of external referral agencies, while at the same time helping to build the team of volunteers. It Is therefore essential for the successful applicant to be able to commit to regular Sunday attendance and provide visibility of our CAP Centre work at Holy Trinity Church.
Your experience and qualifications
- We expect you to have the ability and desire to explain the gospel in a clear, relevant and natural way with recent experience of reaching out to individuals and sharing the Christian faith.
- You will be able to demonstrate that you are able to relate to poor, needy, and vulnerable people, giving them the motivation and confidence to work with CAP.
- You will be an excellent communicator, able to communicate well in large and small groups.
- You will enjoy relationship building, and you will be able to develop strengths, skills and motivation in others.
- You will also be proficient in the use of Office IT – MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- You will be able to organise and manage your own time to deliver results with minimal supervision.
Salary and benefits
The Salary is £9,500, based on 15 hours per week – this could be two days per week, though a more flexible arrangement is possible.
We operate a pension scheme providing 8% of salary being paid to your pension. (3% employer’s contribution and a min of 5% employee contribution).
Location and supervision
You will be working in the community of Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, in the premises of Holy Trinity Church and under the oversight of Holy Trinity’s Kirk Session. Line Management will be from the Holy Trinity Discipleship Leader, and the Area manager of Christians Against Poverty.
Application notes
For more information and an Application Pack, please visit the Holy Trinity Website: holytrinitywesterhailes.org.uk/job-club-manager-vacancy
If you have any questions about the application process or you would like an informal conversation about the role, please email: ianr@holytrinitywesterhailes.org.uk or contact: Ian Richardson, Holy Trinity Church, 2 Hailesland Place, Wester Hailes, Edinburgh EH14 2SL Tel: 01968 682659
Closing date for applications is 28/7/2021.
Interviews will take place 13/8/21.
We anticipate the successful candidate being able to start within approximately one month of job offer and available for several days training at CAP’s HQ in Bradford during November 2021. (online during current restrictions)
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Admin & Communications Assistant
- Part time
- £23,820 pro-rata
- On site: Linlithgow
- Closing 9th January 2026
St John’s Church, Linlithgow, is looking for an organised and creative Admin & Communications Assistant to support the smooth running of our church life and help us communicate effectively with our congregation and local community.
Working closely with the Office & Operations Manager and the Services, Comms & Media Lead you will provide practical administrative and communications support. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, has good administrative skills, and is confident with digital tools and communication platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling general enquiries and supporting day-to-day administration
- Preparing service sheets, notices and other documents
- Updating the website, Facebook and ChurchSuite
- Creating weekly service slides and e-newsletters
- Supporting preparations for services and church events
About You
- Friendly, organised and able to work on your own initiative
- Confident using IT, digital tools and Canva (or similar software)
- Comfortable communicating with a wide range of people
- Supportive of the values and beliefs of St John’s Church
Community Development Worker
- Part time
- £32,350 – £36,045 pro-rata
- On site: Garelochhead and the Rosneath Peninsula, Argyll and Bute
- Closing 31st January 2026
Will you prayerfully consider being our Community Development Worker as we seek to fulfil Jesus’ Great Commission with sensitivity, imagination, humour and infinite patience?
Working within the 3 communities of our new Union, this post requires self-motivation, energy and a talent for relating to and communicating with people of all ages.
Greyfriars Kirk’s (GK) roots go back to 1620, and the site was a place of worship well before then. Today GK is a member of The Church of Scotland, and it has a small and committed congregation. The roll is about 250 and about 100 attend the main service on Sunday.
The key responsibility is to provide operational support to the Ministry Team to facilitate all practical aspects of services of worship in a respectful and dignified way.
You will be required to manage the Kirk’s core Sunday Services – 9:30am to 10:30am and a Gaelic Service from 11:30am to 12:30pm. You will also be required if available to assist with funerals, weddings and other services (including rehearsals) in the kirk and will be paid in addition to the Beadle salary.
Full details are available in the job description below.
Lead with Purpose as Our Finance Operations Lead
At The Faith Mission, every role contributes to a greater calling — sharing hope, transforming lives, and strengthening communities.
As our Finance Operations Lead, you will play a vital part in advancing the Mission by ensuring that our financial operations run smoothly and effectively. Working hand in hand with teams across the organisation, you’ll help steward the resources entrusted to us, enabling the continued growth and impact of our ministry. If you’re passionate about using your financial expertise to serve a purpose that reaches beyond numbers, we’d love to hear from you.
The Finance Operations Lead, working collaboratively with other departments across The Faith Mission, plays a key role in supporting the delivery of the organisation’s vision by ensuring the effective and efficient management of all financial operations and administration.
The Faith Mission is an unincorporated Scottish charity which also has a registration in the Republic of Ireland. It was founded in 1886 by John George Govan as a religious organisation for the purposes of evangelism and Christian ministry in the rural areas of the Great Britain and Ireland.
Vision
“To reach through passionate evangelism the lost of all age groups, particularly in the villages and rural areas of Great Britain and Ireland, and by biblical teaching to encourage holiness of heart and life in Christian people.”
This vision statement is worked out through three core ministries, as follows:
Rural Evangelism – As an interdenominational agency, The Faith Mission works closely with all Christian churches that share a similar concern for passionate evangelism and evangelical truth, especially in areas where there is little or no biblical witness.
Biblical Training – The Faith Mission Bible College is a ministry of the Faith Mission and exists to train people for a variety of roles in Christian ministry and service.
Christian Literature – FM Bookshops is the literature ministry, which is positioned on the high street of many towns and cities in Northern Ireland and Scotland. It provides a neutral location where people can explore the Christian faith through literature or conversations in a relaxed café environment.
Role Description:
The Finance Operations Lead will implement and strengthen the charity’s financial strategy and management. Working closely with the leadership team, you will ensure excellent stewardship of the charity’s resources and oversee financial operations across multiple entities (Bookshops, College and Mission Field).
Qualifications & Experience:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Experience of Sage 50 and Sage 50 payroll software.
- Strong experience in charity finance, including statutory reporting and fund accounting.
- Excellent computer skills – especially Excel, finance and payroll software.
- Experience of guiding and advising non-finance colleagues/stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead small teams and manage multiple income streams.
- Highly organised, efficient, responsible, with good attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and flexible in approach, genuine dedication and the ability to work on own initiative.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative leadership style.
- Right to Work in the UK and the ability to work in Faith Mission HQ Edinburgh
- Experience of working with Christian or other third sector organisations and volunteers.
Essential Occupational Requirements:
- A committed Christian, actively involved in a local church fellowship and fully supportive of The Faith Mission’s Statement of Faith and the broader work and ministry of The Faith Mission. (This is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.)
- The Finance Operations Lead will engage effectively with Mission members, staff at all levels of responsibility, and external supporters. He or she will also be expected to contribute positively to the spiritual life, fellowship, and overall vitality of The Faith Mission.
- The Finance Operations Lead will approach this role as a ministry calling—serving faithfully for the advancement of God’s Kingdom through the ongoing work and witness of The Faith Mission.
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Free parking
- Company pension
- On-site parking
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