Reference: 84565
Date Added: 13 June 2022
Closing Date: 30 June 2022
Job Title: Director
Working For: The Good Faith Partnership
Location: Primarily home working but once a week travel to London
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 pro rata annum depending on experience
Length of Contract: Fixed term -Permanent
Job Details
At The Good Faith Partnership, we believe the world should be different and that it shouldn’t be so hard to bring about change. We help to create solutions to society’s most difficult problems. We connect businesses, governments, charities, philanthropists, foundations and communities. We help leaders harness their organisation's energy and expertise. We unite different passions, skills and expertise around a common vision: the power of people working together to bring about lasting change.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Director who has particular expertise working at the intersection of faith and politics. The Director will report to a Partner and will form part of the Good Faith Partnership’s Leadership Team.
The Director’s main responsibility will be to oversee and lead GFP projects and develop new business, which will include:
• Directing the ChurchWorks Commission for Covid Recovery. Working with senior denominational
leaders, government ministers, officials and politicians to facilitate collective action and collaboration that accelerates the recovery from Covid for the most vulnerable groups and disadvantaged communities.
• Working with senior faith leaders and charities to assess the impact of faith in public life and design strategies that harness and maximise the contribution of faith communities within civil society.
• Overseeing strategic research and facilitating thought leadership that increases public engagement and social impact among charities and faith communities
• Supporting and leading on securing new initiatives, identifying opportunities and building
relationships with potential clients.
• Setting up projects, building teams of GFP employees and associates, creating project budgets and project management tools.
• Leading project delivery, being accountable for the project objectives and for budget management.
• Line managing staff and respond to the needs of the team by delegating work and providing
guidance/training where needed
• Supporting the Partners with tasks that are delegated to you or your team
• Playing an active role in the GFP Leadership Team, contributing to strategic decision-making and leading on and overseeing GFP core tasks
For more information on the role and and how to apply, please visit https://goodfaith.org.uk/careers
Closing Date: 30 June 2022
Interview/Start Dates
Candidates will be informed via email on the status of their application.
Interview dates will also be provided via email
Application Details
Please email your CV and a one page cover letter to info@goodfaith.org.uk with "Director application" included in the email subject. Application deadline is 5pm.
Website: https://goodfaith.org.uk/about-us