Community Mission Manager

The Minster Corps of the South East Division (Kent) of the Salvation Army is looking for a part-time Community Mission Manager. This role combines the skills of management with a heart for Christian mission as well as spiritual maturity and leadership, and who can develop the programmes to intentionally introduce people to faith in Christ and integration into the church. You will work to meet the needs of the local community and support the work of The Salvation Army in managing Minster Salvation Army charity shop and the active and busy parent and toddler groups.
 

Key Responsibilities:

The post-holder will play a significant role in the successful delivery of mission to the local community within a large and complex setting. The role is responsible for delivering both the operational elements of the mission programme and managing the business resources of the Corps, including finances, people, buildings, charity shop and procedural and statutory compliance.
 

The successful candidate(s) will:

You will be a practising Christian with proven interpersonal skills, previous experience in a similar environment and in managing staff and/or volunteers, be able to work on their initiative and in a team, enjoy working with people, and be able to deal tactfully with staff, volunteers, and the public. It is important that the candidate understands the needs of the community and has proficiency in English. Candidates must also be committed to the values, aims and ethos of The Salvation Army.

This role has an occupational requirement to be a practising and committed Christian, actively involved with your own Church.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Closing date: Monday 30th June 2025 at 23.39pm. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and Enhanced DBS Disclosure for the child workforce

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please visit the government website and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. 

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme.