We are actively seeking a person to develop and lead our children and families ministry, covering children from birth to primary 7, their parents and carers. The post-holder will build on existing activities and establish new ways of working with children and families; review the current ministry offered; and assess and define the longer-term staffing needs in this critical area of church life.

Our Vision is to ‘Love God, Love Others and Make Disciples.’

This is an exciting opportunity to join a church that is committed to developing both its ministry to our local community as well as enhancing our church life with our members. It is an opportunity to shape a generation.

This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 3 years and will be subject to PVG Scheme membership. Full Time hours are 35 per week.

Local Profile:

Tillicoultry is situated in the area known as The Hillfoots, nestled below the Ochil Hills. It has a population of around 5000 people. There is a Primary School and secondary-age children attend Alva Academy, 2 miles away. Tilly Baptist is centrally located within the town, with premises at the intersection of High Street, Moss Road, and Murray Square, where the local bus service stops. There is a selection of shops, cafes and a bistro on High Street and a retail outlet at Sterling Mills, off Moss Road.

Tilly Baptist is a growing evangelical fellowship, with expanding children’s and youth groups. The church was established in 1893 and we have recently acquired a second building from the Congregational Church, which sadly closed following the COVID pandemic.

Team Player:

Tilly Baptist has a Pastor who completes the majority of the teaching and preaching. There is also a Pastoral Care team. The post-holder must be comfortable in a team situation, making a positive and supportive contribution within the Pastoral Care team, in relation to the children and families under their remit. The post-holder will work closely with the Leadership Team, operating within the direction they set for the Church, and with the Youth Ministry Team, seeking to develop continuity between the two ministries.

Tillicoultry Baptist Church SCIO, 163 High Street, Tillicoultry, FK13 6DS, SC052310

Theology:

The post-holder should have been baptised as a believer and most certainly be aligned to the theology and principles of Tilly Baptist Church and the Baptist Union of Scotland, as outlined in the church’s constitution:

tillicoultrybaptist.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Tillicoultry-BC-SCIO-Constitution-Dec-2022.pdf.

Strategic overview:

Tilly Baptist has since its inception had a volunteer-led ministry to children. The post-holder will commence with a strategic review of children’s ministries in the Church, and the support provided to volunteers. Throughout the period of the post, the post-holder will provide overall co-ordination for this ministry.

Working with children and families:

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing ministry with our existing children’s groups and their families and reaching out to families beyond our current circle, developing personal relationships and nurturing their faith in Jesus Christ. You will be passionate about offering the gospel to all and comfortable in sharing the Gospel with, and providing support to, unchurched parents and carers encountered through the church’s community outreach.

We are looking for someone committed to living out their Christian faith and modelling this to those with whom you work. You will be creative in ensuring the inclusion of all our children, their families, and their friends. You will also appreciate the importance of teamwork within our church, and you will contribute to the wider mission and outreach.

The post-holder will have a heart for children and families ministry and will be comfortable and competent in teaching and working with children and their parent(s)/carer(s) and will examine the content and context of what the children are taught, and the other activities and events that form part of the ministry. To this end a qualification relevant to the post is desirable but by no means essential and so candidates with evidence of considerable relevant experience will also be considered.

Supporting parents:

Recognising the challenges faced by Christian parents in seeking to raise their children in a post-Christian world which appears increasingly hostile to the gospel, the post-holder will support parents in nurturing their children in the Christian faith, and will, in partnership with the Pastor and Pastoral Care team provide pastoral care for all families connected to the children’s work. The post-holder will partner with parents both in terms of helping to equip parents for the task of sharing their faith with their children, and ensuring the parents are involved with and invested in the children’s ministry in Tilly Baptist.

Supporting leaders:

Children’s ministry in Tilly Baptist has been solely run by volunteers. The post-holder will support and encourage volunteer leaders, providing training, and promoting children’s ministry within Tilly Baptist, encouraging others to become involved.

Aid to the Church in Need is a Catholic charity, supporting persecuted and suffering Christians around the world.

Working alongside the Community Fundraiser in Scotland, this key role will be responsible for engaging increasing numbers of schools in ACN’s Membership programme, fundraising initiatives, and developing new initiatives and resources working strategically with the Community Fundraiser in Scotland. You will also be providing support for organised ACN events in Scotland, as well as taking responsibility for running tailored events.

Hadeel, the shop, is owned by the charity Palcrafts UK, whose main aim is to relieve poverty in Palestine (primarily in the West Bank and Gaza), by providing a sustainable source of income for Palestinians working in fair trade organisations and social enterprises. Hadeel enables Palestinian fair trade and business development through our shop in Edinburgh, our website, other outlets, local representatives and events. We provide around 20 Palestinian producer groups with access to international customers. These groups include women's co-operatives, a school for deaf children, small family workshops and a few larger enterprises. From time to time, we make grants to these groups to support their sustainability and development. We also seek to raise awareness and support for Palestinian people disadvantaged by socio-economic and political systems, e.g.: by hosting Palestinian speakers, maintaining a small resource centre and organising occasional visits to the producer groups.

We have been based in Edinburgh for 20 years and have extensive sales networks across the UK and beyond. We have a team of dedicated staff and volunteers working in the shop and staffing stalls at external events.

Hadeel is governed by a Council which meets regularly to plan and oversee development of the charity, Palcrafts UK.

The Role

To assist the CBM or Volunteer Duty Manager in the efficient and profitable operation of the Hadeel shop.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations

• Maintain and develop database of suppliers and key customers.
• Mainly perform digital admin tasks including but not limited to: website updating and administration (particularly uploading products), social media administration and other as advised and trained by CBM or his/her deputy.
• Complete stock-taking & updating stock.
• Maintaining good order in stock rooms & report on low stock levels.
• Process incoming and outgoing local & international shop orders and foodstuffs via courier and post.
• Produce and compile daily/ monthly sales summary and reports according to detailed instructions & per supplier.
• Pay in takings at bank as required
• Provide data as required to shop bookkeeper.
• Maintain shop records in good order. Order local supplies & foodstuffs as required.
• Maintain and assist in developing a good filing and digital storage systems,
• Assist in preparation of newsletters and events.
• Produce posters, signage and labels for store front and events.
• Attend events and manage outside events / stalls in the evening or on weekends.
• Communication with staff/volunteers and other involved parties with the Hadeel business as delegated by CBM.
• Prepare invoices for outside events on the EPOS system. Organise material and products for display. Ensure sales records, money received are recorded and unsold products are returned to the shop. Attend as required.
• Cover rotas when there is no CBM or VDM available in store.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

2. Customers

• Prepare invoices on the EPOS for customer orders.
• Update stock and sales orders.
• Maintain adequate stock levels.
• Assist with E-Commerce sites and website.
• Securely open and shut premises according to detailed instructions. Prepare shop for trading.
• Receive customers; answer questions and help with purchases; sell using the till and EPOS.
• Communicate with customers, retailers, and local representatives as appropriate.
• Administer the supply of mail orders and refunds

3. Education

• Ensure supply of promotional material for shop and external events in line with Palcrafts/Hadeel aims, vision and charity status.
• Organise the schedule/calendar of events, including liaising with organisations/contacts and volunteers.

Individuals must have MS Office experience and good computer along with financial skills.

Edinburgh University Students' Association is looking to recruit a Student Opportunities Officer (Peer Learning and Support) to join our Student Opportunities team.

Edinburgh University Students’ Association is an award-winning organisation, which exists to provide diverse services, representation, and welfare support to the community of over 49,500 students at the University of Edinburgh. By providing opportunities, helping to create change and offering support, we're here to help students get the most out of their time in Edinburgh. We have five venues around the University of Edinburgh campus – Teviot Row House, King’s Buildings House, Potterrow, the Pleasance and Edinburgh College of Art’s Wee Red Bar – which house our offices, cafés, bars, clubs, spaces for students to meet, study and socialise. These spaces transform into some of the most well loved Edinburgh Festival Fringe venues throughout the month of August each year.

We are a registered charity and all of the income we generate from our commercial activity goes back in to supporting our members. We’re also an organisation with a strategic commitment to support and empower all our staff, and have some exciting plans for the future. There's never been a better time to apply and join our organisation.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Edinburgh University Students’ Association is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Our Student Opportunities team of 10 supports a range of student community-building and student led activities, including 370 student societies, 50+ Peer Learning and Support groups, student community volunteering, and international/intercultural activities. We support 1000s of student volunteers who create activities, events and communities for all students at the University of Edinburgh, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the Association and in the University in order to do so.

The Role:

The Student Opportunities Officer (Peer Learning and Support) is responsible (as part of a team of 4) for supporting the development and expansion of peer-led activity across the University of Edinburgh, enabling all students to enhance their experience. This will include supporting and facilitating student-led peer-to-peer activity throughout the University, encouraging students to take a holistic and autonomous approach to their learning and development.

This is a collaborative role which sits within the wider Student Opportunities team (10 in total), with a specific remit of supporting the development of Peer Learning and Support. This involves contributing to the forming of a community of learners (both staff and students) locally and across the University.

The Student Opportunities team sits within the wider Membership, Engagement and People Development Directorate at the Students’ Association (which also includes The Advice Place, Student Voice, and People and Development teams), and works collaboratively with colleagues in relation to a number of events, initiatives and activities related to student support and development.

The Person:

A confident and experienced trainer with excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and IT skills. The post holder will have a proven track record of providing both administrative and operational support for volunteers. A student focused individual with a consistently professional approach to their duties and keen attention to detail. A person with high expectations of themselves and others, who takes pride in their work and that of their team.

Plus, a generous benefits package:

• 35 days per year holiday entitlement
• Company pension with 14.5% employer contribution
• Enhanced company sick pay, leave and loan policies
• A comprehensive package of support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to money saving discounts from hundreds of retailers via our Pluxee Discounts Hub
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts on food and drink across our venues