About the role As Spear expands its reach across the North, our Northern Development Coach will focus on two things: equipping young people facing barriers to employment with the confidence, mindset and skills to move into sustainable work, and developing the coaches around you to do the same. To do this, you will work across Spear Centres throughout the region - delivering coaching sessions directly with -year-olds as well as supporting and upskilling Spear Centre teams Key information: Salary: from £27,000 Full-time, 12-14 month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays (pro rata) Closing date: Monday 13th April, 09.00am (we interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate) For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Person Specifiction A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment Demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further A heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun Exercises initiative, highly self-motivated, flexible and a forward planner Good administrative and organisational skills, and prioritises workload effectively Works well under pressure with the ability to exercise initiative
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
About the role As Spear expands its reach across the North, our Northern Development Coach will focus on two things: equipping young people facing barriers to employment with the confidence, mindset and skills to move into sustainable work, and developing the coaches around you to do the same. To do this, you will work across Spear Centres throughout the region - delivering coaching sessions directly with -year-olds as well as supporting and upskilling Spear Centre teams Key information: Salary: from £27,000 Full-time, 12-14 month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays (pro rata) Closing date: Monday 13th April, 09.00am (we interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate) For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Person Specifiction A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment Demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further A heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun Exercises initiative, highly self-motivated, flexible and a forward planner Good administrative and organisational skills, and prioritises workload effectively Works well under pressure with the ability to exercise initiative
About Spear We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed -year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace. Spear operates a joint venture model with churches across the UK to run our Spear Centres. Some Centres operate in collaboration with independent charitable trusts, while others are run directly with the local church (both referred to below as Spear Church Partners or Church Partners ). About the role We re looking for a new Church Partnerships Manager to join us for this northern based role, with travel across the region. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving national growth by developing and nurturing partnerships with churches across the North of England. You will be at the forefront of developing new relationships with potential early-stage partners, inspiring churches to engage with our mission, and supporting them through the pipeline, and helping to establish a diverse and thriving network of church partnerships. We are looking for a confident relationship-builder who can engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders, particularly church leaders, and who is comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment. Key information: Salary: £37,000 Location: Regional travel in the North, Hybrid Full-time, 12-14month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension Closing date: Friday 10th April, 09.00am (we interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate) For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Person Specification A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment Strong leadership ability with the confidence to make effective decisions Outstanding people skills and emotional intelligence, capable of quickly winning trust and confidence, as well as network, influence and negotiate with church leaders and a range of audiences, internally and externally An understanding of the needs and workings of churches and their leaders, and the ability to innovate, build our growth strategy and generate new partnerships An excellent communicator (both written and verbal) Excellent initiative and a self-starter, with the ability to operate flexibly in a changing and dynamic environment and in response to the support needs of each partner Strong organisational skills including the ability to establish appropriate processes and structures and to manage multiple priorities to meet targets and deadlines Strong quantitative skills including ability to work with and interpret impact data, fundraising pipelines and basic financial information Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint competent and experience of/ability to use databases
Mar 20, 2026
Full time
About Spear We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed -year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace. Spear operates a joint venture model with churches across the UK to run our Spear Centres. Some Centres operate in collaboration with independent charitable trusts, while others are run directly with the local church (both referred to below as Spear Church Partners or Church Partners ). About the role We re looking for a new Church Partnerships Manager to join us for this northern based role, with travel across the region. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving national growth by developing and nurturing partnerships with churches across the North of England. You will be at the forefront of developing new relationships with potential early-stage partners, inspiring churches to engage with our mission, and supporting them through the pipeline, and helping to establish a diverse and thriving network of church partnerships. We are looking for a confident relationship-builder who can engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders, particularly church leaders, and who is comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment. Key information: Salary: £37,000 Location: Regional travel in the North, Hybrid Full-time, 12-14month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension Closing date: Friday 10th April, 09.00am (we interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate) For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Person Specification A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment Strong leadership ability with the confidence to make effective decisions Outstanding people skills and emotional intelligence, capable of quickly winning trust and confidence, as well as network, influence and negotiate with church leaders and a range of audiences, internally and externally An understanding of the needs and workings of churches and their leaders, and the ability to innovate, build our growth strategy and generate new partnerships An excellent communicator (both written and verbal) Excellent initiative and a self-starter, with the ability to operate flexibly in a changing and dynamic environment and in response to the support needs of each partner Strong organisational skills including the ability to establish appropriate processes and structures and to manage multiple priorities to meet targets and deadlines Strong quantitative skills including ability to work with and interpret impact data, fundraising pipelines and basic financial information Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint competent and experience of/ability to use databases
About Spear Norwich Spear Norwich is a partnership between Spear and East Church Norwich! East Church Norwich Their vision is to play their part in sharing and reaching the East of England with the good news of Jesus. They are a large and growing church, one church, yet formed of multiple parishes across the city of Norwich. They are a family, journeying through life together, seeking to love God, to love each other, and to love those around us, as we gather and scatter. They gather on Sundays, as groups, communities, teams, and as family to worship, pray, and to open God's word, and to be filled over and over again with the Holy Spirit. They gather to connect with one another, to have fun, and to encourage each other along the way. They then scatter, to play their part in the mission that God calls us to, empowered by his Spirit to live everyday, supernatural lives for him. Spear is at the very forefront of their mission to bring life through Jesus to all. They believe that every person, whether young or old, has a unique call on their life, and they want to see each person find the purpose for which they have been created. Find out more on their website. You would be employed by East Church with Spear Norwich as a key missional activity. Prayer and worship are embedded into daily working practices, so there is an Occupational Requirement for applicants to be practicing Christians. You are welcome to reach out to the Spear recruitment team to discuss further before applying, although Spear will also provide an informal conversation to discuss East Church's theology early on in the application process. Key Information: Salary: from £22,400 - £25,600 FTE Part-time, 3 days a week Tuesday to Thursday 25 days annual leave pro rata, including bank holidays A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer The Spear Programme offers a rewarding opportunity to work with young people, but it requires a dedicated commitment. Due to the term-based nature of the programme (i.e. two consecutive 6-week programmes in autumn, spring and summer), we expect annual leave to be taken between, rather than during terms Recruitment Process Application Deadline: Monday 13th April, 5pm Informal Call Short Administration Task Assessment and Interview Day: Friday 20th April For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process please let us know. Person Specification An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and East Church. A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques. Passion for social justice, especially supporting young people in employment or education Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face, particularly in group facilitation. An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure. High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
About Spear Norwich Spear Norwich is a partnership between Spear and East Church Norwich! East Church Norwich Their vision is to play their part in sharing and reaching the East of England with the good news of Jesus. They are a large and growing church, one church, yet formed of multiple parishes across the city of Norwich. They are a family, journeying through life together, seeking to love God, to love each other, and to love those around us, as we gather and scatter. They gather on Sundays, as groups, communities, teams, and as family to worship, pray, and to open God's word, and to be filled over and over again with the Holy Spirit. They gather to connect with one another, to have fun, and to encourage each other along the way. They then scatter, to play their part in the mission that God calls us to, empowered by his Spirit to live everyday, supernatural lives for him. Spear is at the very forefront of their mission to bring life through Jesus to all. They believe that every person, whether young or old, has a unique call on their life, and they want to see each person find the purpose for which they have been created. Find out more on their website. You would be employed by East Church with Spear Norwich as a key missional activity. Prayer and worship are embedded into daily working practices, so there is an Occupational Requirement for applicants to be practicing Christians. You are welcome to reach out to the Spear recruitment team to discuss further before applying, although Spear will also provide an informal conversation to discuss East Church's theology early on in the application process. Key Information: Salary: from £22,400 - £25,600 FTE Part-time, 3 days a week Tuesday to Thursday 25 days annual leave pro rata, including bank holidays A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer The Spear Programme offers a rewarding opportunity to work with young people, but it requires a dedicated commitment. Due to the term-based nature of the programme (i.e. two consecutive 6-week programmes in autumn, spring and summer), we expect annual leave to be taken between, rather than during terms Recruitment Process Application Deadline: Monday 13th April, 5pm Informal Call Short Administration Task Assessment and Interview Day: Friday 20th April For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process please let us know. Person Specification An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and East Church. A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques. Passion for social justice, especially supporting young people in employment or education Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face, particularly in group facilitation. An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure. High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!
About Spear Norwich Spear Norwich is a partnership between Spear and East Church Norwich! East Church Norwich Their vision is to play their part in sharing and reaching the East of England with the good news of Jesus. They are a large and growing church, one church, yet formed of multiple parishes across the city of Norwich. They are a family, journeying through life together, seeking to love God, to love each other, and to love those around us, as we gather and scatter. They gather on Sundays, as groups, communities, teams, and as family to worship, pray, and to open God's word, and to be filled over and over again with the Holy Spirit. They gather to connect with one another, to have fun, and to encourage each other along the way. They then scatter, to play their part in the mission that God calls us to, empowered by his Spirit to live everyday, supernatural lives for him. Spear is at the very forefront of their mission to bring life through Jesus to all. They believe that every person, whether young or old, has a unique call on their life, and they want to see each person find the purpose for which they have been created. Find out more on their website. You would be employed by East Church with Spear Norwich as a key missional activity. Prayer and worship are embedded into daily working practices, so there is an Occupational Requirement for applicants to be practicing Christians. You are welcome to reach out to the Spear recruitment team to discuss further before applying, although Spear will also provide an informal conversation to discuss East Church's theology early on in the application process. Key Information : Salary: from £28,000 - £32,000 FTE Part-time, 4 days a week - Monday to Thursday 25 days annual leave pro rata, including bank holidays A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer The Spear Programme offers a rewarding opportunity to work with young people, but it requires a dedicated commitment. Due to the term-based nature of the programme (i.e. two consecutive 4-week programmes in autumn, spring and summer), we expect annual leave to be taken between, rather than during terms Recruitment Process Application Deadline: Monday 13th April, 5pm Informal Call Short Administration Task Assessment and Interview Day: Friday 20th April For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process please let us know. Person Specification An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and East Church. A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader. Passion for social justice, especially supporting young people in employment or education A dynamic and engaging individual with an enthusiasm for and experience of group and 1-1 coaching and training. 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, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun!
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
About Spear Norwich Spear Norwich is a partnership between Spear and East Church Norwich! East Church Norwich Their vision is to play their part in sharing and reaching the East of England with the good news of Jesus. They are a large and growing church, one church, yet formed of multiple parishes across the city of Norwich. They are a family, journeying through life together, seeking to love God, to love each other, and to love those around us, as we gather and scatter. They gather on Sundays, as groups, communities, teams, and as family to worship, pray, and to open God's word, and to be filled over and over again with the Holy Spirit. They gather to connect with one another, to have fun, and to encourage each other along the way. They then scatter, to play their part in the mission that God calls us to, empowered by his Spirit to live everyday, supernatural lives for him. Spear is at the very forefront of their mission to bring life through Jesus to all. They believe that every person, whether young or old, has a unique call on their life, and they want to see each person find the purpose for which they have been created. Find out more on their website. You would be employed by East Church with Spear Norwich as a key missional activity. Prayer and worship are embedded into daily working practices, so there is an Occupational Requirement for applicants to be practicing Christians. You are welcome to reach out to the Spear recruitment team to discuss further before applying, although Spear will also provide an informal conversation to discuss East Church's theology early on in the application process. Key Information : Salary: from £28,000 - £32,000 FTE Part-time, 4 days a week - Monday to Thursday 25 days annual leave pro rata, including bank holidays A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer The Spear Programme offers a rewarding opportunity to work with young people, but it requires a dedicated commitment. Due to the term-based nature of the programme (i.e. two consecutive 4-week programmes in autumn, spring and summer), we expect annual leave to be taken between, rather than during terms Recruitment Process Application Deadline: Monday 13th April, 5pm Informal Call Short Administration Task Assessment and Interview Day: Friday 20th April For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process please let us know. Person Specification An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and East Church. A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader. Passion for social justice, especially supporting young people in employment or education A dynamic and engaging individual with an enthusiasm for and experience of group and 1-1 coaching and training. 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, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun!
In Cardiff, Spear is partnering with Citizen Church, which is part of the HTB Network of churches. In joining the Spear South Wales team, you will be part of the social outreach programme at Citizen Church. Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life. We do this through the Spear Programme. While the Spear programme will maintain a close connection with Citizen Church and coaches will be expected to get to know the team and congregation to enable them to support the Spear programme, the Spear Coach is not required to join the church if they are already involved in another local church. The important stuff Salary: from £24,000 FTE Hours: 9.30am 5.30pm, Tuesday Thursday, Part-time, with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations Location: Citizen Church, Cardiff Closing date: Wednesday 1st April (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate) For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process please let us know. Person Specification An active Christian, able to personally represent the values of Spear and Citizen Church, and a commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader. A confidence in group facilitation, and a desire to learn and understand coaching 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 ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to exercise initiative, prioritise workload and work well under pressure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High emotional intelligence, and a sense of humour and fun! Our working hours are 9:30am - 5:30pm, with occasional evening work for events such as our Spear Celebrations. We value a culture of excellence, authenticity, and fun. We are an office-based organisation, working face-to-face with the trainees and value the collaboration and opportunities to work creatively and build community that this offers us.
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
In Cardiff, Spear is partnering with Citizen Church, which is part of the HTB Network of churches. In joining the Spear South Wales team, you will be part of the social outreach programme at Citizen Church. Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life. We do this through the Spear Programme. While the Spear programme will maintain a close connection with Citizen Church and coaches will be expected to get to know the team and congregation to enable them to support the Spear programme, the Spear Coach is not required to join the church if they are already involved in another local church. The important stuff Salary: from £24,000 FTE Hours: 9.30am 5.30pm, Tuesday Thursday, Part-time, with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations Location: Citizen Church, Cardiff Closing date: Wednesday 1st April (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate) For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process please let us know. Person Specification An active Christian, able to personally represent the values of Spear and Citizen Church, and a commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader. A confidence in group facilitation, and a desire to learn and understand coaching 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 ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to exercise initiative, prioritise workload and work well under pressure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High emotional intelligence, and a sense of humour and fun! Our working hours are 9:30am - 5:30pm, with occasional evening work for events such as our Spear Celebrations. We value a culture of excellence, authenticity, and fun. We are an office-based organisation, working face-to-face with the trainees and value the collaboration and opportunities to work creatively and build community that this offers us.
