Ursuline Links seeks Director

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Ursuline Links as the Director to action the strategic direction for the charity's future. The ideal candidate will have a personal faith commitment and previous experience of working to motivate and inspire young people. This role will involve working with the Ursuline schools and other interested groups involved in Catholic youth ministry.

Hours - 37.5 hours per week

Location - Forest Gate, London (flexibility for home working)

Contract - Permanent

Salary - £38,500 - £45,500 PA

Annual Leave - 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Develop further an exciting programme of service projects suitable for students aged 9-18+
* Manage existing resources and prepare a budget for new equipment.
* Ensure that the database information for Ursuline Links students is accurate and up to date.
* Fundraise for projects as required.
* Co-ordinate participation of UL students at third party events such as Flame.
* Manage the website and social media.
* Devise a plan of keeping contact with past student and arrange reunions.
* The preparation of liturgical services and parent meetings as required.
* Complete the annual reports for the Charity Commission.
* Regularly review all policies and guidelines.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

* Education to degree level
* Recent experience of working (for at least 2 years) with young people up to the age of 20, either as a teacher, chaplain or within a youth retreat centre.
* Experience of presenting to large and small groups of adults and young people.
* Experience of delivering prayer and activity sessions for young people.
* Ability to write Health and Safety Risk Assessments and understand safeguarding requirements for working with young people.
* Awareness of Social Justice issues.
* Strong IT skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please apply in the first instance with your CV to officemanager@ursulines-ru-uk. All suitable applicants will be sent the full job description and an application form to complete. If you have any further questions, please contact Elizabeth Durrant on 020 3422 0901.

Closing Date 19th April 2024
Interviews w/c 6th May 2024

URSULINE LINKS is a youth volunteer programme sponsored by the Ursuline sisters. For more information visit www.ursulinelinks.org