Want to play your part in transforming society? You're in the right place. In Gateshead, Resurgo is partnering with Alive Church - Spear Gateshead will be a key part of Alive Church's mission to change the culture of the city by bringing hope to unemployed young people. Whilst the North-East is an amazing place to live, there are still challenges, with large disparities between Gateshead's wealthier and poorer areas, and 23,600 people live in areas described as having deep deprivation. With this comes all the associated issues that poverty causes, including 1 in 4 children growing up in poverty and one of the worst levels of social mobility in the country. Alive Church is a diverse community gathered from across Gateshead, Newcastle and the North East with a vision to see individuals, the church and communities across our region Come Alive in Jesus name. Together they are playing their part in the re-evangelisation of the nation, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society. The important stuff Salary : £27,000, pro rata Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm,Monday -Thursday, Part-time (with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations) Contract: We are considering both 1 year fixed-term and permanent options for this role; Please state which your preference is as part of your application; October Start Location :Alive Church Gateshead Closing date : Wednesday 27th August. We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate. Interviews: Interviews will be held on Tuesday 2nd September Role start date: Monday 22nd September Download the application pack for more information. Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process. Benefits 25 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000) Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential) Personal qualities we're looking for An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and Alive Church, and a commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader A dynamic and engaging coach with an enthusiasm for and direct experience of coaching and training techniques Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education An entrepreneurial and ambitious individual who enjoys starting new projects, works well under pressure and can translate ideas into practice with creativity Self-motivated with strong leadership, management and organisational skills with the ability to exercise initiative and prioritise workload Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confidence in group facilitation, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun! Key Responsibilities Oversight of the Spear Programme As a confident communicator, you will lead group sessions of around 10 young people each, using coaching skills to transform attitudes to their own ability and the workplace, and to raise their awareness and maximise potential in stepping into the world of work Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Coach Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report KPIs on recruitment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees to Resurgo and the Spear Trust, as well as their ongoing progress and sustainment of work or education Partnership liaison and relationship management Establish the primary local referral agencies and steward relationships with these, overseeing and building a strategy to ensure recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme is effective Maintain and develop relationships with local partners to form a strong referral network Line Management and training Manage the Spear Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development Be line managed by Resurgo on Spear Programme performance and ongoing operations of the centre, and report back on KPIs Church Community The Spear Centre Manager is directly employed by Alive Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community You will be required to establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement and backing of church members and help the Spear Coach to establish a strong presence at the church to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme Ensure the Spear programme is a key missional feature of the work of the church; this may involve attending church events and speaking at services Site management Work with the Church to coordinate the training room and any infrastructure needs for the Spear Centre Liaise with relevant staff locally on-site issues and work to resolve them as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies
Aug 18, 2025
Full time
Want to play your part in transforming society? You're in the right place. In Gateshead, Resurgo is partnering with Alive Church - Spear Gateshead will be a key part of Alive Church's mission to change the culture of the city by bringing hope to unemployed young people. Whilst the North-East is an amazing place to live, there are still challenges, with large disparities between Gateshead's wealthier and poorer areas, and 23,600 people live in areas described as having deep deprivation. With this comes all the associated issues that poverty causes, including 1 in 4 children growing up in poverty and one of the worst levels of social mobility in the country. Alive Church is a diverse community gathered from across Gateshead, Newcastle and the North East with a vision to see individuals, the church and communities across our region Come Alive in Jesus name. Together they are playing their part in the re-evangelisation of the nation, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society. The important stuff Salary : £27,000, pro rata Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm,Monday -Thursday, Part-time (with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations) Contract: We are considering both 1 year fixed-term and permanent options for this role; Please state which your preference is as part of your application; October Start Location :Alive Church Gateshead Closing date : Wednesday 27th August. We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate. Interviews: Interviews will be held on Tuesday 2nd September Role start date: Monday 22nd September Download the application pack for more information. Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process. Benefits 25 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000) Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential) Personal qualities we're looking for An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and Alive Church, and a commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader A dynamic and engaging coach with an enthusiasm for and direct experience of coaching and training techniques Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education An entrepreneurial and ambitious individual who enjoys starting new projects, works well under pressure and can translate ideas into practice with creativity Self-motivated with strong leadership, management and organisational skills with the ability to exercise initiative and prioritise workload Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confidence in group facilitation, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun! Key Responsibilities Oversight of the Spear Programme As a confident communicator, you will lead group sessions of around 10 young people each, using coaching skills to transform attitudes to their own ability and the workplace, and to raise their awareness and maximise potential in stepping into the world of work Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Coach Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report KPIs on recruitment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees to Resurgo and the Spear Trust, as well as their ongoing progress and sustainment of work or education Partnership liaison and relationship management Establish the primary local referral agencies and steward relationships with these, overseeing and building a strategy to ensure recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme is effective Maintain and develop relationships with local partners to form a strong referral network Line Management and training Manage the Spear Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development Be line managed by Resurgo on Spear Programme performance and ongoing operations of the centre, and report back on KPIs Church Community The Spear Centre Manager is directly employed by Alive Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community You will be required to establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement and backing of church members and help the Spear Coach to establish a strong presence at the church to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme Ensure the Spear programme is a key missional feature of the work of the church; this may involve attending church events and speaking at services Site management Work with the Church to coordinate the training room and any infrastructure needs for the Spear Centre Liaise with relevant staff locally on-site issues and work to resolve them as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies
Resurgo's mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change through our expertise in coaching, impact management and programme delivery. We're a bold and innovative organisation with the ambition to transform society. Are you a confident and experienced leader, with a heart for social justice and passionate about positively transforming society? Then this could be the role for you. Join us as our next Centre Manager, and use your leadership and interpersonal skills to head up the team of three, delivering employment support in Brighton. You'll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has equipped more than 11,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the barriers they face. We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed - join us. The important stuff Location: Brighton Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations Salary: from £29,355 Closing date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate Upcoming Assessment Days: Thursday 28th August Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process or if you have any enquiries regarding accessibility. In this role, you'll be responsible for: Strategy, vision and impact 25% Be at the forefront of leading Resurgo's 'big picture' vision of a transformed society, empowering churches to transform young lives Build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with local referral agencies to ensure effective recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme Oversee the reporting of the Centre outcomes and ensure the Spear Programme is delivered in line with agreed targets Leadership, line management and training 25% Lead your team with confidence; spurring them on in Resurgo's mission; invest in a team culture of excellence, belonging and fun Manage and develop the Lead Coach and Graduate Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development. This includes weekly 1:1s, performance reviews and regular feedback Equip your team to drive change through a data informed approach, and keep them accountable to agreed targets for the Spear Programme Relationship management 20% Manage great relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, donors, and your Board of Trustees Embed into your local church; working closely with your Spear Trustees and congregation, and actively participating in their mission and events Partner with the Spear Trustees and assist in implementing their funding strategy by helping to build corporate and donor relationships. For example, by hosting prospective donors in the Training Room Delivery of the Spear Programme 20% Support group and 1-1 coaching with numerous 16-24-year-olds: equipping them with practical work-ready skills and resilient mindsets Provide guidance to the Lead Coach in the training room when dealing with behavioural and safeguarding situations and upskill coaches with consistent coaching feedback Use a coaching approach to engage young people in challenging conversations that will enable them to take responsibility and over significant barriers to employment Operations 10% Liaise with relevant staff regarding site operations and work to resolve any issues as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies This role will suit you if: You are an active Christian, passionate about your work being a lived expression of your faith You want to help others reach their full potential, and enable young people to overcome significant barriers to employment You have demonstrable experience in coaching, teaching or training and development, as well as being keen to develop these skills further You are an experienced and mature leader/line manager, or have great leadership potential, and are eager to bring out the best in your team You are confident building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, with effective written and verbal communication skills You are steady under pressure, and able to juggle competing priorities You are looking for a varied, hands-on role, where you won't be tied to a desk You are IT literate You can expect: A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities Training, guidance and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat A couple of things to note: This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme) In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested
Aug 15, 2025
Full time
Resurgo's mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change through our expertise in coaching, impact management and programme delivery. We're a bold and innovative organisation with the ambition to transform society. Are you a confident and experienced leader, with a heart for social justice and passionate about positively transforming society? Then this could be the role for you. Join us as our next Centre Manager, and use your leadership and interpersonal skills to head up the team of three, delivering employment support in Brighton. You'll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has equipped more than 11,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the barriers they face. We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed - join us. The important stuff Location: Brighton Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations Salary: from £29,355 Closing date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate Upcoming Assessment Days: Thursday 28th August Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process or if you have any enquiries regarding accessibility. In this role, you'll be responsible for: Strategy, vision and impact 25% Be at the forefront of leading Resurgo's 'big picture' vision of a transformed society, empowering churches to transform young lives Build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with local referral agencies to ensure effective recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme Oversee the reporting of the Centre outcomes and ensure the Spear Programme is delivered in line with agreed targets Leadership, line management and training 25% Lead your team with confidence; spurring them on in Resurgo's mission; invest in a team culture of excellence, belonging and fun Manage and develop the Lead Coach and Graduate Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development. This includes weekly 1:1s, performance reviews and regular feedback Equip your team to drive change through a data informed approach, and keep them accountable to agreed targets for the Spear Programme Relationship management 20% Manage great relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, donors, and your Board of Trustees Embed into your local church; working closely with your Spear Trustees and congregation, and actively participating in their mission and events Partner with the Spear Trustees and assist in implementing their funding strategy by helping to build corporate and donor relationships. For example, by hosting prospective donors in the Training Room Delivery of the Spear Programme 20% Support group and 1-1 coaching with numerous 16-24-year-olds: equipping them with practical work-ready skills and resilient mindsets Provide guidance to the Lead Coach in the training room when dealing with behavioural and safeguarding situations and upskill coaches with consistent coaching feedback Use a coaching approach to engage young people in challenging conversations that will enable them to take responsibility and over significant barriers to employment Operations 10% Liaise with relevant staff regarding site operations and work to resolve any issues as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies This role will suit you if: You are an active Christian, passionate about your work being a lived expression of your faith You want to help others reach their full potential, and enable young people to overcome significant barriers to employment You have demonstrable experience in coaching, teaching or training and development, as well as being keen to develop these skills further You are an experienced and mature leader/line manager, or have great leadership potential, and are eager to bring out the best in your team You are confident building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, with effective written and verbal communication skills You are steady under pressure, and able to juggle competing priorities You are looking for a varied, hands-on role, where you won't be tied to a desk You are IT literate You can expect: A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities Training, guidance and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat A couple of things to note: This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme) In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested
Resurgo's mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change. We use our expertise in coaching and impact management to equip and empower businesses, churches, and individuals. Do you have a flair for crafting compelling narratives that inspire action and unlock vital funding? Join our successful and vibrant Philanthropy team and play your part in enabling sustainable and ambitious growth. This is an exciting opportunity to take our Trust programme to the next level. You will lead on further developing this key income stream, building relationships with existing funders and identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities. If you are a relational person with good communication skills, are driven and looking for a role where you can really make a difference in the lives of young people, you could be the right person for this role. The important stuff Salary : from £38,000 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (3-4 days considered) Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with occasional evening work for events such as our Spear Celebrations Location : Hammersmith, London Closing date : Tuesday 26th August (We interview on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate) Interviews: First interviews will be held in-person on Wednesday 3rdSeptember. Final online interviews will be held on Friday 5th September Application pack : Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo Benefits 28 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays Excellent benefits including Health Insurance, access to Cycle to Work scheme, and enhanced parental leave, dependants leave, and sick leave policies with income protection Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000) Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential) Person Specification A practising Christian who is passionate about personally representing the Christian values of Resurgo and committed to Resurgo's mission to inspire and equip organisation to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change. Excellent relationship building and application writing skills. Experience in Trust fundraising or an equivalent field is desirable but not essential. Some knowledge of statutory fundraising is desirable but not essential. Extremely organised and efficient; calm under pressure, able to juggle competing deadlines and priorities, splitting time across multiple projects. Excellent people skills, able to relate well to colleagues of all seniority levels, freelancers, and external agencies. A desire to grow and develop; able to receive feedback on projects with humility, and confidence to give feedback and share ideas and expertise with team members. Key Responsibilities Relationship Management Provide tailored, high-quality stewardship to a range of large and medium-sized Trusts & Foundations. Identify and pursue new funding opportunities and build relationships with new Trusts and Foundations to further grow this income stream. Prioritise research to constantly develop future pipeline. Work with Head of Philanthropy and other senior stakeholders in engaging potential funders and managing strategic Trusts & Statutory partners. Write applications and reports Develop compelling funding applications for Trusts and occasionally statutory funders, articulating Resurgo's vision and strategy to persuasively engage new donors with a focus on raising five and six-figure grants. Stay ahead of sector trends, media, and political context to market Resurgo's interventions in a compelling way. Develop general communications on the work of Resurgo to inspire and update our Trust audience. Produce reports and updates on the impact of our work for funders in a timely manner. Data Management and Monitoring Update our internal database (Salesforce) with all donor interactions, donations and other details ina timely and efficient manner and with strong attention to detail, and analyse data to give insights' and drive future activity. Manage the Trusts & Foundations and Statutory pipelines and report on income and other KPIs, and ensure Trusts & Foundations team meets monthly targets and deadlines. Line Management Actively manage and develop the Trusts & Foundations Executive to help them grow personally and in their role. Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.
Aug 13, 2025
Full time
Resurgo's mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change. We use our expertise in coaching and impact management to equip and empower businesses, churches, and individuals. Do you have a flair for crafting compelling narratives that inspire action and unlock vital funding? Join our successful and vibrant Philanthropy team and play your part in enabling sustainable and ambitious growth. This is an exciting opportunity to take our Trust programme to the next level. You will lead on further developing this key income stream, building relationships with existing funders and identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities. If you are a relational person with good communication skills, are driven and looking for a role where you can really make a difference in the lives of young people, you could be the right person for this role. The important stuff Salary : from £38,000 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (3-4 days considered) Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with occasional evening work for events such as our Spear Celebrations Location : Hammersmith, London Closing date : Tuesday 26th August (We interview on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate) Interviews: First interviews will be held in-person on Wednesday 3rdSeptember. Final online interviews will be held on Friday 5th September Application pack : Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo Benefits 28 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays Excellent benefits including Health Insurance, access to Cycle to Work scheme, and enhanced parental leave, dependants leave, and sick leave policies with income protection Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000) Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential) Person Specification A practising Christian who is passionate about personally representing the Christian values of Resurgo and committed to Resurgo's mission to inspire and equip organisation to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change. Excellent relationship building and application writing skills. Experience in Trust fundraising or an equivalent field is desirable but not essential. Some knowledge of statutory fundraising is desirable but not essential. Extremely organised and efficient; calm under pressure, able to juggle competing deadlines and priorities, splitting time across multiple projects. Excellent people skills, able to relate well to colleagues of all seniority levels, freelancers, and external agencies. A desire to grow and develop; able to receive feedback on projects with humility, and confidence to give feedback and share ideas and expertise with team members. Key Responsibilities Relationship Management Provide tailored, high-quality stewardship to a range of large and medium-sized Trusts & Foundations. Identify and pursue new funding opportunities and build relationships with new Trusts and Foundations to further grow this income stream. Prioritise research to constantly develop future pipeline. Work with Head of Philanthropy and other senior stakeholders in engaging potential funders and managing strategic Trusts & Statutory partners. Write applications and reports Develop compelling funding applications for Trusts and occasionally statutory funders, articulating Resurgo's vision and strategy to persuasively engage new donors with a focus on raising five and six-figure grants. Stay ahead of sector trends, media, and political context to market Resurgo's interventions in a compelling way. Develop general communications on the work of Resurgo to inspire and update our Trust audience. Produce reports and updates on the impact of our work for funders in a timely manner. Data Management and Monitoring Update our internal database (Salesforce) with all donor interactions, donations and other details ina timely and efficient manner and with strong attention to detail, and analyse data to give insights' and drive future activity. Manage the Trusts & Foundations and Statutory pipelines and report on income and other KPIs, and ensure Trusts & Foundations team meets monthly targets and deadlines. Line Management Actively manage and develop the Trusts & Foundations Executive to help them grow personally and in their role. Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.