Scripture Union is passionate about seeing a new generation of children and young people have a vibrant, personal faith in Jesus. We are seeking a new Faith and Sports Hub Coordinator to develop quality and sustainable sports mission programmes across England and Wales in line with the Revealing Jesus mission framework, developing a sports and fitness ministry training hub, and to provide the basis for national sports ministry gatherings, training and conferences. The successful post holder will have ownership of the role and how the hub functions. The successful candidate will: 

• Understand and be comfortable with agile project management.
•  Be a significant leader in sports mission models, having technological awareness and technical proficiency in a wide variety of sports contexts which include both Christian Mission through Sport and 'secular' Sport for Development.
• Be a passionate sports practitioner, trainer, and leader who is used to bringing concepts and ideas to life in new and innovative ways.
•  Have strong written, visual and verbal communication skills.
•  Be aware of mission trends, models and issues in the UK.
• Be a proven self-starter able to remain positive and motivated through a rigorous and sometimes challenging sports model development process.
• Have a total commitment to God and is a Christian disciple. 

If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, in the first instance please send your CV and a covering letter (by email) to our HR Officer, Adelaide Nketsia. We will contact shortlisted candidates to ask them to complete an application form ahead of interview.

For more details or to apply, please download the job profile below.

We provide a range of benefits to reward our employees which includes: Annual leave, above statutory leave entitlement. Additional 5 days to volunteer on a Scripture Union event. Group pension scheme, with up to 12% employer contribution. Life insurance (death in service). Permanent health insurance (PHI) which provides 75% of base salary, after six months absence. Employee assistance programme (EAP), Help@hand services to support your health and wellbeing and free Bible reading notes.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Adelaide Nketsia, HR Officer on 01908 856126, or e-mail [email protected] Please note that Adelaide is currently away until 25th August, but if you send an email a colleague will try to help until she returns.

Closing date:     26th August 2022

Interview date:     7th September 2022

Interview location:      Milton Keynes

The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and have an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies.

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.