Local Youth Projects Development Coordinator

• Location: Hybrid: Glasgow SU Office/Home  
• Contract: Full time/Fixed term for 3 years with possibility to extend, dependent upon funding
• Salary: £31,830 - £34,318 (dependent upon experience) + generous pension scheme, employee assistance programme and other benefits 
• Closing date: 4pm, 24 February 2025
• Interview date: 10 March 2025

WHO WE ARE

Scripture Union Scotland is a national charity, with 120 staff and 2,200 volunteers. Our vision is to see every child and young person of Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus.

Our Ministry at the Margins strategy seeks to develop ministry with young people in some of Scotland’s poorest communities in the form of local youth projects. Initially our focus is on Glasgow and Merkinch, a priority community in Inverness as well as considering possible locations in other parts of Scotland. These projects will be rooted in Christian faith and values where young people will be valued, supported and enabled to make healthy and supportive choices. Building on some initial research undertaken by a consultancy agency, we are seeking someone who will initially be responsible for developing opportunities in priority communities within the city of Glasgow. We want to build a realistic picture of these communities, mapping ongoing work with children and young people by churches and both Christian and secular agencies as well as considering the potential for a ‘hub’, bringing local Christians together, to be created. The outcome of this will be a clear recommendation of where SU Scotland should invest in establishing a local youth project(s). 

PURPOSE

Reporting to the Director of Development and Holidays, the Local Youth Projects Development Coordinator will take this project to the next stage: mapping and meeting with stakeholders in an initial 2-3 communities leading to a next steps proposal to grow a Local Youth Project in at least two of those areas.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You will have experience of working with young people in priority areas and an understanding of issues affecting them. You will have strong relational skills, being able to create and establish networks with a broad range of people. It is essential that you have strong communication and presentation skills in order to deliver in a variety of settings (churches, voluntary organisations, young people).

For this post, it is important that you are committed to SU Scotland’s ethos, working principles and vision and can demonstrate this through your commitment and motivation. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian. 

For more information and to apply, click the button below.

You can email us at hr@suscotland.org.uk, or call us on 0141 352 7634 for further information.

Scripture Union Scotland is an equitable employer and operates a safeguarding policy.

At SU Scotland we want everyone to feel that they are welcome, valued, and respected. Having a diverse team allows for a range of perspectives and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Scottish Charity No. SC01122