Franchise Lead

Our vision is for every church in the Portsmouth area to provide a home for people who’ve been homeless. We dream of ending homelessness by partnering with local churches to grow positive, prayerful support networks around people who’ve been homeless, as well as providing a safe, stable place to live. 

Right now, in and around Portsmouth, we have 11 houses, with 28 tenants being befriended and loved by 8 churches – all set up since 2018. And we’re not stopping there, with more churches and areas looking to join us. 

When we provide people with a safe home, professional support and the security of positive relationships, this helps them find the confidence, motivation and hope for change. Then we are able to support them in moving on to their own secure accommodation. 

Key aspects of the role include:   

• Overall: our vision is to see each individual and family thrive in our homes, and to see more local churches wanting to “house the homeless.” 

• Develop and equip the team to ensure tenants thrive in safe, supportive environments. We currently have 6 staff. 

• Work with local churches so that their friendship & support teams are empowered, equipped, and prayerful; promote the charity so that new ones want to get involved. 

• Ensure current investors feel engaged and valued; and promote the charity so that new ones come on board. 

• Ensure that the charity has the highest safeguarding, property and quality standards, liaising with national and regional Hope into Action teams. 

Essential attributes required: 

• Proven experience in managing programs and teams with compassion and professionalism. 

• Exceptional organisational and communication skills to inspire tenants, churches, and stakeholders. 

• A heart for vulnerable adults and a deep understanding of homelessness issues. 

• A resourceful, emotionally intelligent, prayerful leader with a strong Christian faith. 

This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder be a Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. 

If you think you may be the person we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. For an informal chat about this position please call Steve Macfarlane, our Chair of Trustees, on 07929 466038  

Please note that applications will ONLY be accepted using the Hope into Action Portsmouth application form. CV and covering letters will NOT be accepted. Note also that we take safeguarding very seriously and we will conduct a DBS check of the successful candidate. 

Please send completed applications to steve.macfarlane@hopeintoaction.org.uk