- Advertised from 12th March 2024
- Negotiable dependent on experience and qualification. Two-year fixed term contract with probationary period and subject to funding
Role
The Community Worker will be based at The Haven, an established outreach centre and a vital part of the community work of Stirling Baptist Church. Founded in 2007, the renovated building is designed to be welcoming, functional and user-friendly.
The Vision of the Haven is to support and enhance the experience of life in the Stirling and surrounding area, with an emphasis on multiple social and practical deprivation issues and families affected by substance use. We work in partnership with a variety of organisations from both the third and public sector.
The Haven works in conjunction with the Life Centre, both run by Stirling Baptist Church. Together they provide a safe and welcoming space for the delivery of community support services. The Community Worker may be involved in activities at the Life Centre on occasion.
The Haven Community worker and volunteers carry out a regular programme of activities that benefit the local population and schools. We have raised our profile in the third sector through networking forums and promoting our services on online platforms.
The Community worker will focus on support for individuals and families through a range of practical and social action projects.
The successful candidate will:
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of community development including families experiencing issues arising from substance use.
- Have experience in social inclusion and community projects.
- Be an effective, thoughtful and relevant communicator.
- Demonstrate a values-based leadership.
- Have excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
- Be able to grow, equip and lead a team of volunteer leaders.
- Be able to assist in the innovation, development of and delivery of community programmes.
- Work well in both a team membership and team leadership context.
- Be self-motivated and flexible.
- Be able to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
Application notes
Closing date for applications to be received - 5pm on 26 March 2024
Interviews will commence as soon as possible after the closing date.
Application by current CV and a covering letter to the church office:
Stirling Baptist Church, 67 Murray Place, Stirling FK8 1AU
OR email: admin@stirlingbaptist.co.uk Tel: 01786 450 581
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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
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
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for strengthening and supporting churches across Scotland?
The Baptist Union of Scotland is seeking a new General Director to lead us in this exciting season of Increase. Working with Council, the Trustee Board and our National Team, you’ll help shape and drive the vision for BUS, inspiring and leading the National Team while building strong, supportive relationships with leaders and congregations across Scotland and our network of 155 churches.
We’re looking for someone with wisdom, spiritual depth, strategic insight and a collaborative approach- a leader who can nurture a healthy organisational culture, promote good governance and inspire confidence across our network as we shape the future of BUS together.
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.
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