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Job description

Under the oversight of the International Meeting Point Management Panel, to coordinate, direct and develop the regular programme of activities in each IMP location, particularly striving to promote the ethos of the Project and protect a healthy balance between social action and gospel proclamation. As well as this, the Mission Project Leader will also manage the staff team, build relationships with users and share the gospel effectively.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that the evangelistic ethos of the Project is maintained and that mission goals are being delivered with faithfulness and excellence. To act as the Line Manager of other staff members, particularly the Site Leaders.
• To recruit and develop the volunteer team, including English teachers, ensuring a volunteer rota is in place and organising appropriate training on a regular basis.
• To be responsible for the coordination and direction of all regular programmes across all IMP sites, while maintaining regular involvement with service users and ongoing activities in the South Belfast site in particular.
• To engage with guests visiting IMP, seeking to commend the Christian faith in both word and deed, and be involved in the delivery of IMP programmes such as Bible Studies and English Classes where needed.
• To take a lead in the development of new activities in existing IMP sites, as well as in the development of new sites in different locations as opportunities emerge.
• To take on deputation work to promote the work of the Project and proactively create and develop links with local congregations and Presbyteries, particularly to recruit volunteers and spread the vision.
• To ensure appropriate safeguarding policy, procedures, and training are in place, and that Taking Care best practice guidelines are followed at all times.
• To be responsible for the opening and security of the premises and ensuring stand by cover is in place in the event of an emergency outside normal hours.
• With the support of the Management Panel, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements for each location, including (but not limited to) insurance, GDPR, health and safety, PAT inspections, food hygiene certification etc.
• To maintain appropriate records and information, regularly reporting to the International Meeting Point Management Panel with updates on the work
• To perform any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Management Panel and Line Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A qualification or formal training in Theology Knowledge and awareness of the needs of foreign nationals living in UK/Ireland ESOL qualification or proven experience working with speakers of other languages
• At least 5 years' experience of serving in Christian ministry Experience of serving in a cross-cultural setting or with people of different cultures
• Experience of managing teams of people Experience of providing pastoral care to those experiencing brokenness
• Active membership of a Christian congregation
• Evidence of a personal Christian faith. (The essential nature of this post requires that the successful candidate be a Christian as provided for under excepted occupations in the Fair employment Treatment (NI) order 1998).
• Preparedness to work within and uphold the Standards of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Ability to work flexibly to suit the needs of the post e.g. weekends and evenings as required

Application Information

Application packs are available to download from www.presbyterianireland.org/Utility/About-Us/Opportunities/PCI-Jobs.aspx or can be requested by emailing personnel@presbyterianireland.org or calling 02890417255. CVs are not accepted as a form of application.