About the Role:
This role covers two areas of ministry helping to fulfil the overall mission of London Riverside Church (LRC):
• To coordinate the existing Community Action ministries and projects of LRC.
• To oversee three annual events in the LRC church calendar.
Responsibilities:
Community Action Coordinator
• Lead the LRC Community Action Steering Team.
• Coordinate and develop Community Action projects and events.
• Provide oversight for and develop ministry/ project leaders.
• Planning, coordination and oversight of summer & Christmas Love the Borough projects.
• Oversee the Community Action budget & purchases.
• Nurture working relationships with outside agencies.
• Link with other LRC ministries regarding additional and ongoing pastoral support.
Current Community Action ministries & projects:
Foodbank, Hostels, Care Homes, Parent & Toddler Groups, Craft & Coffee Morning, Fitness Class, Community Coffee Morning, DIY SoS and CAP Money Matters
Event Lead
• Planning & oversight of three annual events in the LRC church calendar (Easter, Christmas, Party in the Park).
• Liaising with and coordinating the various ministries and teams involved (Comms, Creative, Operations, Catering, etc.).
• Point-person on day of event.
| Attachment | Size |
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| Community Action Coordinator & Event Lead Application Form.docx | 84.67 KB |
| Community Action Coordinator & Event Lead Job Description.pdf | 2.45 MB |
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 20th January 2026.
If successful after the initial the shortlisting process, applicants will be invited to an interview.
Please return your completed application form to susanna@londonriversidechurch.com or by post to the address below, to the attention of Susanna Olasoji.
Address:
London Riverside Church
Parsloes Ave, Dagenham RM9 5PT.
(Pro-Rata)