ENERGIZE EDITOR (Under 11s) APPLICATION PACK

ENERGIZE EDITOR (Under 11s) APPLICATION PACK

URBAN SAINTS AND ENERGIZE OUR VISION Urban Saints will be an effective disciple-making movement; reaching young people in every community in the UK and Ireland. We will achieve this by implementing a missional strategy which gathers, loves, disciples and launches children and young people of all backgrounds, that they might live like Jesus and be part of God s church; actively seeking lives that lead, serve, evangelise and change the world. In 2018, 95% of young people do not actively engage with Church. Urban Saints exists to meet these young people wherever they are and introduce them to Jesus. Our amazing volunteer leaders gather young people and children together with brilliant weekly groups, an exciting Christian programme, wonderful camps and overseas missions. Tens of thousands of children and young people have been loved, discipled and launched into the world to make a difference for Jesus Christ through Crusaders and Urban Saints. One of our four strategic pillars is Energize. The website (www.urbansaints.org/energize) is a first-class online resource used by 1,600 Christian groups, reaching up to 85,000 young people in any given month. It enables thousands of leaders to deliver excellent materials for their youth and children s work. As part of our strategy for 2020 and beyond, the successful applicant will be a key part of the team that will develop this digital platform with premium materials - for use in independent groups, schools and churches, whatever the faith level of the young people. www.urbansaints.org PAGE 2

THE ROLE OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To maintain and develop high-quality, relevant, exciting online resources for those working with children aged 3-4, 5-6 and 7-10 of all faith levels and provide excellent customer care for prospective and existing subscribers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To commission and manage Energize writers: commissioning new resources, managing deadlines, coaching writers, editing submissions, loading resources and authorising payment of fees within agreed budget To update existing resources so they remain relevant: rewriting materials as necessary, tagging and coding, commissioning new elements, correcting errors and omissions and deleting nonrelevant material To write introductory copy and articles and, as required, create original material To respond in a professional manner to feedback received from Energize users and action any improvements that result from this To provide excellent customer care for all prospective and existing subscribers responding professionally to queries received via on-line chat, telephone and e-mail To manage manual subscriptions payments, renewal notices, invoices and receipts Working with the Energize team, develop the curriculum, series, resources, experience and functionality To update the Communications Team with news from subscribers, new material and functionality, to help the wider promotion of Energize To develop a working knowledge of other Urban Saints ministries to help subscribers understand the other support we can provide. (The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and level of the post.) www.urbansaints.org PAGE 3

THE PERSON PERSON SPECIFICATION You will be able to demonstrate the following: SKILLS AND ABILITIES Good literacy, with attention to detail and the ability to write engaging copy Good knowledge of current trends in children s & youth work and contemporary culture Good communication skills including confident, customer-friendly telephone manner Organised, self-motivated, creative Excellent Bible knowledge and understanding of evangelical theology Working knowledge of databases and website administration Flexible, willing to learn and develop within the role MS Office suite Graphic design software (such as InDesign) would be advantageous but is not essential. EXPERIENCE Working with u11s in either a voluntary or paid role (essential) Working with unchurched children Writing Christian teaching resources for children Publishing, proof-reading and editing Managing a website and/or database Working in a customer-focused environment. EDUCATION GCSE English (Grade B or above) A teaching qualification, or a qualification in youth work and/or Bible study and theology, would be advantageous but is not essential. CHRISTIAN ETHOS Attending a local church regularly Enjoying an active prayer and devotional life Able to contribute actively to the spiritual community of Urban Saints Subject to the working days agreed, able to attend weekly staff chapel, prayers and monthly team gathering. This role involves creating and editing Christian resources in a culture of prayer, worship, study of the Bible and mutual spiritual support, so there is a genuine occupational requirement for the applicant to be a strong, committed Christian with an active faith (Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.) www.urbansaints.org PAGE 4

BENEFITS 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus eight bank holidays (pro-rata). Pension scheme we contribute 6% to the Urban Saints pension scheme. Life assurance you will receive life assurance cover to the value of four times your annual pensionable salary. Flexible working we offer flexible working arrangements to optimise work/life balance. Eight volunteering days (pro-rata) you will have an opportunity to volunteer for one of our events or a similar charity of choice. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Salary: Contract: Hours: Responsible to: Location: 25,000 p.a. (pro-rata) 12 months FTC, starting as soon as possible. Three days per week (22.5 hours a week). Flexible working hours available. Resources Manager Urban Saints Support Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire All applicants must be committed to the aims, ethos and values of Urban Saints. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. HOW TO APPLY To apply, please email your completed application form to Johana Parker at recruitment@urbansaints.org. The application form can be download from our website: www.urbansaints.org/editoru11 The form includes key information to allow us to short-list for interview, so unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs. The closing date for applications is Monday 26th March 2018. Interviews will be as soon as possible after this date. www.urbansaints.org PAGE 5 Urban Saints Support Centre, Kestin House, 45 Crescent Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0AH 01582 589850 Urban Saints is the operating name of The Crusaders Union, a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales (company number 07771037, charity number 1144923) and in Scotland (charity number SCO39313).