Want to play your part in transforming society? You're in the right place. Many of our Spear trainees have faced significant barriers to finding work, including family breakdown, growing up in care, disability or mental health difficulties, having been involved in crime, or really struggling at school. We believe that being out of work can lead to isolation and proliferate these challenges, meaningful work is key in helping young people find a sense of purpose and community. We're proud that the coaching and community that the Spear Programme provides makes such a difference that 75% of those who take part find work, and are still in work a year later. Not only will you be part of bringing about powerful change in people's lives, but throughout this paid, dynamic opportunity, you'll be supported and challenged. We'll invest in you, developing expert coaching and leadership skills to set you on a great career path. 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 such as wheelchair access. The important stuff Location: Bristol 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 £22,300 Closing date: Monday 11th August, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate). Upcoming Assessment Days: Thursday 31st July and Thursday 14th August 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 personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000) We aim to support all Graduate coaches to progress to other roles with us after this initial year, with development towards management level within 3 years. Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential) What will you do? Coach 16-24 year olds, bringing about powerful change in their lives Build great relationships with relevant professionals Form part of an intentional church community What will you gain? Management skills and career progression Excellent coaching capability Social Impact Experience Christian Leadership Skills
Jul 29, 2025
Full time
Want to play your part in transforming society? You're in the right place. Many of our Spear trainees have faced significant barriers to finding work, including family breakdown, growing up in care, disability or mental health difficulties, having been involved in crime, or really struggling at school. We believe that being out of work can lead to isolation and proliferate these challenges, meaningful work is key in helping young people find a sense of purpose and community. We're proud that the coaching and community that the Spear Programme provides makes such a difference that 75% of those who take part find work, and are still in work a year later. Not only will you be part of bringing about powerful change in people's lives, but throughout this paid, dynamic opportunity, you'll be supported and challenged. We'll invest in you, developing expert coaching and leadership skills to set you on a great career path. 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 such as wheelchair access. The important stuff Location: Bristol 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 £22,300 Closing date: Monday 11th August, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate). Upcoming Assessment Days: Thursday 31st July and Thursday 14th August 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 personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000) We aim to support all Graduate coaches to progress to other roles with us after this initial year, with development towards management level within 3 years. Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential) What will you do? Coach 16-24 year olds, bringing about powerful change in their lives Build great relationships with relevant professionals Form part of an intentional church community What will you gain? Management skills and career progression Excellent coaching capability Social Impact Experience Christian Leadership Skills
Want to play your part in transforming society? You re in the right place. The mission of York Vineyard Church is to further the gospel of Jesus Christ, build up the faith of Christian believers, share in the training of workers, promote Christian education, advance the Kingdom of God and bring relief to the poor, the needy, the sick and elderly. Since hearing about the Spear Programme we have seen how well the coaching focusses on mindset, as well as skills, with the aim to support young people to thrive in the workplace, looking beyond just an initial job offer The important stuff Salary : £27,000 Hours: 9.30am 5.30pm, Monday Friday, Full-time (with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations) Location : York Vineyard Church Application Deadline : Monday 17th March. We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate. Application: We will not process applications through this page. Please apply through the York Vineyard Church website. We would encourage applicants to find out more about York Vineyard Church by reading through their website when applying. Wheelchair access and disabled parking available. Download the application pack for more information. Personal qualities we re looking for An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and York Vineyard 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 Spear Programme Spear Foundation is a 4-week initial phase, consisting of 2 group sessions and a 1:1 with each trainee per week, in which we coach young people around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equip them with the skills to stay there. Lead group sessions of around 10 young people each, using coaching skills to transform attitudes to their own ability and the work place, 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 build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with them 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 to support with the set-up and ongoing operations of the centre and report back on KPIs Church Community The Spear Centre Manager is directly employed by York Vineyard 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 and set-up Work with the church to set up the training room and IT infrastructure for the new Spear Centre in advance of opening 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 Other ad hoc church responsibilities from time to time
Mar 07, 2025
Full time
Want to play your part in transforming society? You re in the right place. The mission of York Vineyard Church is to further the gospel of Jesus Christ, build up the faith of Christian believers, share in the training of workers, promote Christian education, advance the Kingdom of God and bring relief to the poor, the needy, the sick and elderly. Since hearing about the Spear Programme we have seen how well the coaching focusses on mindset, as well as skills, with the aim to support young people to thrive in the workplace, looking beyond just an initial job offer The important stuff Salary : £27,000 Hours: 9.30am 5.30pm, Monday Friday, Full-time (with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations) Location : York Vineyard Church Application Deadline : Monday 17th March. We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate. Application: We will not process applications through this page. Please apply through the York Vineyard Church website. We would encourage applicants to find out more about York Vineyard Church by reading through their website when applying. Wheelchair access and disabled parking available. Download the application pack for more information. Personal qualities we re looking for An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and York Vineyard 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 Spear Programme Spear Foundation is a 4-week initial phase, consisting of 2 group sessions and a 1:1 with each trainee per week, in which we coach young people around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equip them with the skills to stay there. Lead group sessions of around 10 young people each, using coaching skills to transform attitudes to their own ability and the work place, 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 build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with them 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 to support with the set-up and ongoing operations of the centre and report back on KPIs Church Community The Spear Centre Manager is directly employed by York Vineyard 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 and set-up Work with the church to set up the training room and IT infrastructure for the new Spear Centre in advance of opening 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 Other ad hoc church responsibilities from time to 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 10,500 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 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 : Monday 10th March, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate). 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
Mar 06, 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 10,500 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 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 : Monday 10th March, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate). 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
Want to play your part in transforming society? You re in the right place. 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. As part of the HTB network, they belong to a wider family. Together they are playing their part in the re-evangelisation of the nation, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society. 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. In joining the Spear Gateshead team, you will be part of the social outreach programme at Alive Church. The important stuff Salary : £23,000 - £26,000 pro rata Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Tuesday Thursday, Part-time, with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations) Location : Alive Church Gateshead Closing date : Friday 14th March. We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate. We would encourage applicants to find out more about Alive Church by reading through their website when applying. Download the application pack for more information. Personal qualities we re looking for An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and Alive 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 and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun! Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face; particularly a confidence in group facilitation An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure Key Responsibilities Spear Programme Lead group sessions of up to 10 young people, using coaching skills to transform their mindsets, and to maximise their potential in stepping into the world of work Prepare and deliver coaching sessions on a weekly basis and find creative ways of developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees. This includes running application workshops with past Trainees as well as maintaining records and reporting on statistics Relationship management Build and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, and other organisations You will support with job fairs, mock interview days and welcoming external visitors to the centre Church Community The Spear Coach is directly employed by Alive Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community Help to raise the profile of the Spear programme within Alive Church and build a network of supporters and volunteers from the congregation Other ad hoc church responsibilities from time to time
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Want to play your part in transforming society? You re in the right place. 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. As part of the HTB network, they belong to a wider family. Together they are playing their part in the re-evangelisation of the nation, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society. 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. In joining the Spear Gateshead team, you will be part of the social outreach programme at Alive Church. The important stuff Salary : £23,000 - £26,000 pro rata Hours: 9.00am 5.00pm, Tuesday Thursday, Part-time, with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations) Location : Alive Church Gateshead Closing date : Friday 14th March. We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate. We would encourage applicants to find out more about Alive Church by reading through their website when applying. Download the application pack for more information. Personal qualities we re looking for An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and Alive 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 and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun! Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face; particularly a confidence in group facilitation An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure Key Responsibilities Spear Programme Lead group sessions of up to 10 young people, using coaching skills to transform their mindsets, and to maximise their potential in stepping into the world of work Prepare and deliver coaching sessions on a weekly basis and find creative ways of developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees. This includes running application workshops with past Trainees as well as maintaining records and reporting on statistics Relationship management Build and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, and other organisations You will support with job fairs, mock interview days and welcoming external visitors to the centre Church Community The Spear Coach is directly employed by Alive Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community Help to raise the profile of the Spear programme within Alive Church and build a network of supporters and volunteers from the congregation Other ad hoc church responsibilities from time to time
The Spear Centre Manager will work as part of the River Church staff team to oversee the delivery of Spear an employability programme equipping and empowering unemployed 16-24 year-olds to overcome barriers to employment and turn their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education. The important stuff Salary : £25,213 Hours: Full-Time (4 days considered), Monday - Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations Location : River Church Ipswich we are an office-based organisation, situated with direct and fast links to London Closing date : We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate Application pack : Download our application pack for more information River Church has wheelchair access. Please feel free to contact the church for any enquiries regarding accessibility. Key Responsibilities Oversight of the Spear Programme Spear Foundation is a 4-week initial phase, consisting of 2 group sessions plus a 1:1 with each trainee per week, in which we coach young people around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equip them with the skills to stay there. Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Assistant Coach. Oversee all aspects of the programme coordination and delivery. Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report to Resurgo and the church on enrolment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees, as well as their ongoing progress. Partnership liaison and relationship management Build and implement a strategy for developing and maintaining relationships with local referral partners to build the profile of the Spear programme within Ipswich and ensure the young people who would benefit from the programme are able to access it. Steward relationships with young people after initial point of contact, to encourage enrolment and ensure a full cohort is enrolled for each programme. Line management and training Manage the Spear Assistant Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development. Work with and be managed by River Church staff locally, and by a Church Partnerships Manager from Resurgo on a national level, to ensure the flourishing of the Spear centre, its team and young people, and to ensure the fulfilment of our shared mission in Ipswich. Work with and report to Resurgo teams on KPIs, and use outcomes data to maximise the effectiveness of the programme. Supporting River Church s mission and ministry Establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement of church members and to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme. Work with the Head of Operations and the Fundraising Assistant to prepare grant funding applications for Spear Ipswich, and provide timely grant reporting. Attend and participate in the life of River Church, keeping the congregation updated on the Spear programme to ensure it is a seamless part of the church s missional work. Personal qualities we're looking for: An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and River Church, and a commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader. Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, 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. A creative, ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure. A strong leader with experience of line managing and developing others in a high support, high challenge style. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confidence developing internal and external relationships, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun!
Feb 14, 2025
Full time
The Spear Centre Manager will work as part of the River Church staff team to oversee the delivery of Spear an employability programme equipping and empowering unemployed 16-24 year-olds to overcome barriers to employment and turn their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education. The important stuff Salary : £25,213 Hours: Full-Time (4 days considered), Monday - Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations Location : River Church Ipswich we are an office-based organisation, situated with direct and fast links to London Closing date : We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate Application pack : Download our application pack for more information River Church has wheelchair access. Please feel free to contact the church for any enquiries regarding accessibility. Key Responsibilities Oversight of the Spear Programme Spear Foundation is a 4-week initial phase, consisting of 2 group sessions plus a 1:1 with each trainee per week, in which we coach young people around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equip them with the skills to stay there. Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Assistant Coach. Oversee all aspects of the programme coordination and delivery. Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report to Resurgo and the church on enrolment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees, as well as their ongoing progress. Partnership liaison and relationship management Build and implement a strategy for developing and maintaining relationships with local referral partners to build the profile of the Spear programme within Ipswich and ensure the young people who would benefit from the programme are able to access it. Steward relationships with young people after initial point of contact, to encourage enrolment and ensure a full cohort is enrolled for each programme. Line management and training Manage the Spear Assistant Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development. Work with and be managed by River Church staff locally, and by a Church Partnerships Manager from Resurgo on a national level, to ensure the flourishing of the Spear centre, its team and young people, and to ensure the fulfilment of our shared mission in Ipswich. Work with and report to Resurgo teams on KPIs, and use outcomes data to maximise the effectiveness of the programme. Supporting River Church s mission and ministry Establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement of church members and to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme. Work with the Head of Operations and the Fundraising Assistant to prepare grant funding applications for Spear Ipswich, and provide timely grant reporting. Attend and participate in the life of River Church, keeping the congregation updated on the Spear programme to ensure it is a seamless part of the church s missional work. Personal qualities we're looking for: An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and River Church, and a commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader. Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, 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. A creative, ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure. A strong leader with experience of line managing and developing others in a high support, high challenge style. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confidence developing internal and external relationships, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun!
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 Bournemouth. 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 10,500 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 : Bournemouth Contract : Permanent, Full-time Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations Salary : from £29,255 dependent on experience Closing date : Friday 28th February, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate). Assessment Day: Wednesday 5th March 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
Feb 07, 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 Bournemouth. 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 10,500 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 : Bournemouth Contract : Permanent, Full-time Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations Salary : from £29,255 dependent on experience Closing date : Friday 28th February, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate). Assessment Day: Wednesday 5th March 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
Want to play your part in transforming society? You re in the right place. The Spear Assistant Coach will work as part of the River Church staff team, alongside the Centre Manager to deliver the Spear Programme, equipping and empowering 16-24 year olds to overcome barriers to employment and turn their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education. The important stuff Salary : £24,375 pro-rata Hours: 9.30am 5.30pm, Tuesday Friday, (Occasional evening working required (for events such as termly Spear Celebration evenings) Location : River Church Ipswich we are an office-based organisation Closing date : We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate Application pack : Download our application pack for more information Key Responsibilities Spear Programme Lead group sessions of up to 10 young people, using coaching skills to transform their mindsets, and to maximise their potential in stepping into the world of work. Prepare and deliver coaching sessions on a weekly basis and find creative ways of developing ongoing relationships with Spear trainees. This includes running application workshops with past trainees as well as maintaining records and reporting on statistics. Relationship Management Build and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, and other organisations. You will support with job fairs, mock interview days and welcoming external visitors to the centre. Church Community The Assistant Coach is directly employed by River Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community. Help to raise the profile of the Spear programme within River Church and build a network of supporters and volunteers from the congregation. This role will suit you if you are: An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and River Church, Ipswich. Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education. Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face; particularly a confidence in group facilitation. A commitment to grow and learn as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques. 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! 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.
Feb 07, 2025
Full time
Want to play your part in transforming society? You re in the right place. The Spear Assistant Coach will work as part of the River Church staff team, alongside the Centre Manager to deliver the Spear Programme, equipping and empowering 16-24 year olds to overcome barriers to employment and turn their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education. The important stuff Salary : £24,375 pro-rata Hours: 9.30am 5.30pm, Tuesday Friday, (Occasional evening working required (for events such as termly Spear Celebration evenings) Location : River Church Ipswich we are an office-based organisation Closing date : We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate Application pack : Download our application pack for more information Key Responsibilities Spear Programme Lead group sessions of up to 10 young people, using coaching skills to transform their mindsets, and to maximise their potential in stepping into the world of work. Prepare and deliver coaching sessions on a weekly basis and find creative ways of developing ongoing relationships with Spear trainees. This includes running application workshops with past trainees as well as maintaining records and reporting on statistics. Relationship Management Build and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, and other organisations. You will support with job fairs, mock interview days and welcoming external visitors to the centre. Church Community The Assistant Coach is directly employed by River Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community. Help to raise the profile of the Spear programme within River Church and build a network of supporters and volunteers from the congregation. This role will suit you if you are: An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and River Church, Ipswich. Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education. Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face; particularly a confidence in group facilitation. A commitment to grow and learn as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques. 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! 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.
Are you a creative, efficient, and organised individual with good experience in digital and social media and impeccable attention to detail? This role is a great opportunity to join Resurgo during an exciting time of growth, in a varied role involving writing, content creation, managing social media platforms, graphic design, film editing and online marketing campaigns. Reporting to the Head of Media & Communications and managing another team member, this role would suit someone with experience in online communications and/or marketing who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for social impact. Please see job description and team guide for more detail. In 2016 we were listed as one of the UK's Best Workplaces in the 'Great Place to Work' Awards. In 2017 we won the Princess Royal Training Award which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes, and we recently received a special commendation from the Princess Royal Training Awards Assessment Team for our exemplary training, learning and development response in the face of Covid-19.
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
Are you a creative, efficient, and organised individual with good experience in digital and social media and impeccable attention to detail? This role is a great opportunity to join Resurgo during an exciting time of growth, in a varied role involving writing, content creation, managing social media platforms, graphic design, film editing and online marketing campaigns. Reporting to the Head of Media & Communications and managing another team member, this role would suit someone with experience in online communications and/or marketing who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for social impact. Please see job description and team guide for more detail. In 2016 we were listed as one of the UK's Best Workplaces in the 'Great Place to Work' Awards. In 2017 we won the Princess Royal Training Award which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes, and we recently received a special commendation from the Princess Royal Training Awards Assessment Team for our exemplary training, learning and development response in the face of Covid-19.
