Current opportunities and job vacancies with associated organisations:

Operations Manager, east to west

Pay scale: £27-29,000 dependent on qualification & experience. There is also the possibility of studying at MA level in youth and community work. % of salary must be raised through personal sponsorship

Duration: 3 year contract

Applications: To be submitted to Andy Burns by 12.03.2010 –Interviews on 19.03.10 in Egham

To request an application pack including full job description and application form contact andy@easttowest.org.uk 01784 438007

Overall Job Description:  The Operations Manager has responsibility for the delivery of the east to west mission through the existing projects and new projects as they develop. The post holder will provide professional oversight of the work and direct line management which will also include the pastoral and developmental requirements of the youth work team. As part of the Governance Team the operations manager will also contribute towards the strategic direction an development of the mission and ethos of the Trust. The Operations Manager has responsibility for the safeguarding of projects through the updating of operational procedures and the managing of the £200k projects budgets.

Skills & Attributes: The successful applicant will have a proven track record of outstanding interpersonal and project management skills coupled with a passion to release and support a team into ministry with vulnerable and ‘at risk’ young people.

Existing Projects: The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing the contracts of 5 School Relational Support Projects, The Runnymede Inclusion Centre, The Runnymede Counselling Service, Supported Lodgings and 2 Police Community Youth Pastor posts.

 Senior Minister, Church.co.uk, Waterloo

Organisation: Oasis Church Network.
Location: Full-Time - Waterloo, London SE1
Closing date: 18th September 2009

Church.co.uk, Waterloo is a vibrant, diverse, local congregation invested in its community. It is part of the Oasis Church Network. Church.co.uk, Waterloo is looking for a new senior minister who will work alongside the church leadership team and will:

• Have responsibility for the overall leadership and development of Church.co.uk, Waterloo
• Lead a multi disciplinary team of staff and volunteers
• Ensure the values of the Oasis Church Network are held across all its projects - Intimacy, Involvement, Inclusion, Interdependence and Influence
• Contribute to the wider Oasis Church Network

To succeed in this role you will:

• Have a passion to see community transformation through local church-based community initiatives
• Possess demonstrable strategic leadership capabilities, including experience of local church leadership
• Have proven people-management and pastoral skills
  Possess excellent formal and informal communication skills

An Enhanced CRB Disclosure is required for this post. All applicants will actively support the ethos and values of Oasis and Church.co.uk, Waterloo

For full details and an application form, please contact Steve Chalke, Oasis, 75 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HS. Tel: 020 7921 4241
Email: recruitment@oasisuk.org
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487

GP opportunities in the Manchester area

Titles: Lead GP and Nursing and Practice Management
Organisation: Oasis Trust and The Salvation Army partnership
Location: Manchester

A Christian Social Enterprise organisation will soon be recruiting GPs for new start GP practices and a Walk-in Centre.  Lead GP, Nursing and Practice Management positions will also be available. 
 
Visionary team, Highest quality care, Competitive salaries
Partnership with local community groups, Oasis Trust and The Salvation Army
 
This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative organisation supported by local and national Christian charities in the provision of whole person healthcare. 
 
Contact:
Dr Tim Lyttle at tim@lyttle.org or on 07921 133260

International Placement building partnerships in Uganda

Title: Partnership Development Coordinator
Organisation: Oasis Uganda
Location: Uganda

This individual would lead the work of Oasis Uganda in the areas of developing and maintaining partnerships in the areas of replication, advocacy and training.

As per Oasis Uganda’s mission statement, “we desire to see that our impact is multiplied through innovative, sustainable, best-practice: i.  models; ii.  resources
iii.  training; in order to equip others in their work with vulnerable people and communities”. The Partnership Development Coordinator’s (PDC) role is to support and develop all work related to this, in the following Project areas:

1. International Placements (GATs and Professional Placements)
2. Consultancy (Replication of projects or activities through disseminating Oasis Uganda Resources and Training)
3. Youth and School Work (Currently Oasis Esteem - HIV Education)
4. Advocacy (Stop the Traffik)
5. Church Mobilisation (Faithworks)

The PDC will be responsible for assisting staff in delivering high quality training, sharing and developing resources and building meaningful partnerships with churches, CBOs, NGOs and other partners so their capacity is built and the impact Oasis Uganda has is widened. The range of training to be done could include project management, staff management, fundraising, church involvement, child protection, education etc. depending on the partner organisation. The PDC would help to develop potential partnerships, establish where capacity is need, support other Oasis Uganda staff in delivering training, and take the lead in training to these partners where their skills apply. An emphasis on current Faithworks materials and methods could be used where applicable.

Contact:
Madelaine Johnston at Madelaine.Johnston@oasisuk.org or 020 7921 4304