Church Army are seeking an experienced and gifted leader with a passion for research to lead Church Army’s Research Unit.
This is an incredible opportunity to build on the transformative work of Dr George Lings and join this pioneering and unique team which is effecting real change both in Church Army and the wider Church. As the leader of the unit, you will be responsible for leading the team as a centre of excellence inresearch; and inspiring the Church in mission through the Unit’s findings.
The successful candidate will:
- Be educated to Master’s degree or equivalent
- Have a developed understanding of evangelism and fresh expressions of church
- Be an excellent communicator
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- Salary- Senior Salary Level
- Hours – 37.5 hours per week. Normal working hours are Monday to Friday 9 -5 with evening and weekend work required as per the needs of the role require. Travel will be a key part of the role.
- Terms – Full Time, Open Ended Contract
- Six-month probation
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Auto-enrolment pension or CEPB if eligible
Application
Please submit a detailed letter of application to us detailing how your skills and experience make you suitable for the role. You should refer fully in your application to the criteria in the Person Specification. Your application should also include details of two references who could be contacted to provide references for you, one faith based and one employment related. References will only be sought for those who are shortlised and not without approval from you.
Please return to: recruitment@churcharmy.org.uk
or by post to: Faye Popham, HR Team, Wilson Carlile Centre, 50 Cavendish Street, Sheffield, S3 7RZ
Closing Date 9th May 2017
Interviews 18th May 2017 in Sheffield
www.churcharmy.org.uk/research