Regional Worker | Ayrshire
Ayrshire Regional Worker
- Department: Local Ministries
- Location: Hybrid – home/Gowanbank Office
- Contract: 22.5 hours per week – Fixed term for 3 years, with the possibility of extension, depending on funding
- Salary: £31,210 – £33,422 per annum for full time, pro rated for part time, plus generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits
- Closing date: 4pm, Monday 10th November
- Interview date: Tuesday 18th November
- Start date: January 2026
WHO WE ARE
Scripture Union Scotland's vision is to see every child and young people of Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus. We are a national charity, with around 135 staff and over 2,500 volunteers. Our activities take place in schools, outdoor activity centres, and churches.
We are seeking a part time Regional Worker to join our Local Ministries Team to develop SU Scotland’s ministry in Ayrshire working alongside our established School’s Ministry Co-ordinator. This is as part of the Local Ministries’ West Team, which includes Lanarkshire, Glasgow, East & West Dumbartonshire, Argyle & Bute, East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway.
- To bring together local ministry hubs, building relationships with churches, schools, young people and potential volunteers as well as developing those existing relationships to help build our schools’ ministry
- To grow involvement in our residential work regionally and nationally, in missions and holiday clubs
- To develop ministry partnership for this post, for prayer and financial support
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The successful applicant will have experience of schools' work and Christian ministry with children and/or young people; someone who has led teams of volunteers and is a confident communicator of Biblical truth with a wide range of young people. You should be based within easy reach of Ayrshire and be prepared to support SU Scotland’s ministry in all parts of the region.
For this post, it is important that you able to demonstrate a commitment to SU Scotland’s ethos, working principles and vision. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian.
The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.
For more information and to apply, click the button below.
Alternatively, you can email us at hr@suscotland.org.uk or contact the West Team Leader, Carol Baird - carol.baird@suscotland.org.uk
Scripture Union Scotland is an equitable employer and operates a safeguarding policy.
Scottish Charity No. SC01122