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Hope Coventry CIO – Chief Operating Officer (COO)Job Application Pack

hopecoventry.org.uk - Registered Charity No. 1155912

Thank you for expressing an interest in this post. This pack contains the following information to assist you in preparing your application:

· Key dates· What your application should include· A copy of the Job Advertisement· The Job Description & Person Specification· Our Statement of Faith· Information concerning our current projects· Our 2016 accounts

Key Dates

1. Submission of applications close at midnight on Sunday 3rd December, applications received after this will not be considered.

2. You will be advised no later than midnight on Friday 8th December if you have been shortlisted for interview.

3. Interviews will take place on Monday 11th December at CLM, The Welcome Centre, 47 Parkside, Coventry CV1 2HG

4. Should you be shortlisted you are asked to prepare a 5-10 minute presentation that responds to the first 2 questions in the Job Advertisement:

a. Do you have a passion to promote the unity of the Christian church and procla-mation of the gospel of Jesus Christ?

b. Does your heart burn to address the needs and priorities of the lost, the least and the last in our community?

What your application should include. NB. All applications should be by email with any necessary attachments

1. Full name, address, telephone number, email address, date of birth and (marital status)

2. Your CV.3. A covering letter explaining why you consider you are the right person for

this job and how you meet the main attributes of this role.

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4. Full names and contact details for 2 referees, one should be your church leader and the other your current/ last employer. Please indicate if they may be approached, should you be shortlisted and prior to any subsequent job offer.

A copy of the Job Advertisement

Hope Coventry CIO – Chief Operating Officer (COO)hopecoventry.org.uk - Registered Charity No. 1155912

Do you have a passion to promote the unity of the Christian church and procla-mation of the

gospel of Jesus Christ?

Does your heart burn to address the needs and priorities of the lost, the least and the last in our community?

Do you have leadership and management experience?

Then this could be the role for you!

Hope Coventry CIO is a growing charity overseeing a number of projects supporting vulnerable people, uniting the church and proclaiming the Christian gospel.

This is an exciting opportunity to play your part in the united church impacting the city of

Coventry.

We need a Chief Operating Officer to help us build a suitable infrastructure, which provides for the consolidation of our existing operation and the capacity for sustainable growth.

For an information pack please apply by email, with your full name, address, email address you wish to be used and contact telephone number to - [email protected]

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (full-time equivalent; paid pro rata), dependent on experience

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Hours: Initially 0.4 FTE., with the aspiration to move to 0.6 FTE, worked flexibly, with occasional weekend and evenings

Submission of applications close on Sunday 3rd December

There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for this post, as the Chief Operating Officer of the charity, to be filled by a practicing Christian who holds to the Statement of Faith and Objectives of the charity.

Employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check

The Job Description & Person Specification

Hope Coventry CIO – Chief Operating Officer (COO)Job Description and Person Specification

Role title: Chief Operating Officer

Accountable and reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Annual salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (full-time equivalent; paid pro rata), dependent on experience

Hours: Initially 0.4 FTE with an aspiration to move to 0.6 FTE, worked flexibly, with occasional weekend and evenings

Start date: To be agreed with the successful individual

Holidays: 33 days (including Statutory Days, full-time equivalent; calculated pro rata)

Pension Contribution: Employers contribution to a recognised scheme at the rate of 3% of salary

Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR): The objects of the CIO are as follows and therefore there is a genuine occupational requirement that the Chief Operating Officer is a

practising Christian who personally accepts the statement of faith attached to this Job Description and by prayer and guidance of the Holy Spirit seeks to fulfil this role:

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1) To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the statement of faith in particular but not exclusively, by:

a) Proclaiming Christian messages of an evangelistic and teaching nature in Coventry and Warwickshire and beyond

b)Demonstrating, promoting and encouraging Christian values, including dignity, empowerment and partnership to all people in Coventry and Warwickshire and beyond

2) To relieve poverty, need and sickness in Coventry and elsewhere as the trustees decide through the provision of education and practical action, working with those affected either directly or through relevant relief agencies.

The Role

Background

We seek to grow a connected church that demonstrates the love of Jesus for the benefit of the City and as such, oversee a number of projects supporting vulnerable people, uniting the church and proclaiming the Christian gospel.

This role results from the rapid growth of the charity and the need for a suitable infrastructure, which provides for the consolidation of our existing operation and sustainable growth in the medium and long term. The current Trustees are very involved in the day-to-day operation of the charity, and are seeking to take on a clearer governance role consistent with the size and growth of the charity. Through effective planning, skilled management and targeted fundraising, the right candidate has a unique chance to guide the expansion of this young charity. At the same time, the role provides opportunities for using and developing the skills and experience of all the individual project managers to really make a difference.

Overall purpose of the role

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1. To represent this Christian charity in the community; promoting its objectives of the proclamation of the gospel and teachings of Jesus Christ alongside the relieving of poverty by building healthy and operational relationships with churches, Coventry City Council and agencies across the voluntary, business, educational, and statutory sectors.

2. To have overall responsibility for managing the implementation of the Strategic Plan of Hope Coventry CIO, as directed by the Board of Trustees and in line with the charity’s objectives.

3. To provide leadership within the charity to ensure effective operational support for successful delivery of existing and new projects.

4. To ensure the continued financial sustainability of the charity through secure financial stewardship, developing a rolling year on year Business Plan, seeking grants, donations and fundraising.

5. To support the Board of Trustees in their role of providing effective governance, ensuring up-to-date policies, procedures and standards are in place and implemented in and by the charity’s projects, thus ensuring that the charity is meeting all of its mandatory and statutory obligations as a CIO.

Main duties and responsibilities

Management:

1. Manage the Project Managers, support volunteer recruitment and coordinate activities to support effective service delivery

2. Work with the Administration team to maintain efficient ‘head office’ systems and support the day-to-day running of the organisation.

3. Assist the Trustees in developing policies, procedures, systems, strategies, targets and budgets to ensure appropriate regulatory compliance

4. Liaise with churches and relevant Christian organisations regarding how the charity might “serve the servants of Christ” so that the current and future direction, and possible expansion of the service provided by the charity, is consistent with the needs of those we seek to serve.

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5. To communicate clearly the Charity’s objectives and plans in ways that make sense to all relevant stakeholders and to lead their implementation in ways which optimise the use of the

organisation’s resources.

6. Oversee the management of our large and vital team of skilled volunteers to ensure their continued commitment and support

7. Undertake effective recruitment, management supervision and appraisal of both staff and key volunteers.

8. Prepare an achievable Business Plan, for approval by the Trustees, that is consistent with the charity’s Strategic Plan and the operational requirements of the existing projects which can, in addition, be used to support grant and fund-ing applications.

Working with the Trustees:

1. Report to the Trustees with comprehensive and up-to-date information to en-sure effective governance. Consult on ethical issues as they arise.

2. Liaise with the Trustee sub-committees to support the Trustees to make deci-sions about the charity.

3. Work with the Trustees and lead in the management of Hope Coventry CIO events such as Prayer Meetings, Leaders Lunches etc.

4. Work with the Board to develop and review the charity’s Strategic Plan and models for growth to secure sustainable and successful development of the charity.

5. Implement agreed Strategic Plans to develop the charity successfully

Development, fundraising and promotion:

1. Oversee the continued development of an effective fundraising strategy.

2. Steward, develop and grow the charity’s list of supporters, overseeing use of the donor database to maximise opportunities.

3. Work with the Board on grant funding applications and plan a fundraising schedule of regular forecast income. Oversee the continued development of a coherent marketing strategy.

4. Continue to develop internal communications to build efficient operations.

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5. Develop external communications to communicate the work of the charity.

6. Serve as the spokesperson/ representative for Hope Coventry CIO, build ef-fective networks and promote the charity’s work.

7. Promote the work of Hope Coventry locally and nationally and seek to build relationships, which encourage best practice and new ideas.

Financial stewardship:

1. Work with the Treasurer to establish clear financial systems and controls to ensure efficient use of funds.

2. Work with the Treasurer and Project Managers to set appropriate budgets and targets and monitor and report on spend against those targets.

3. Manage service level agreements where required according to our grant funding

Person Specification – specific requirements

Job title: Chief Operating Officer

Specification Essential Desirable1. Education &

training‘A’ levels or equivalentManagement training

MBA – similar or equivalent

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2. Proven experience

Of the management of staff, teams and volunteers, including:recruiting/motivating/leading/coordinating/management supervision and appraising

At a senior level - independent working, using appropriate levels of judgement and initiative

The preparation and implementation of Strategic and Business Plans, funding applications and Budgets

The ability to manage complexity, and to deliver on-going stable management, of a number of diverse projects within an integrated strategy that brings cohesion to the charity.

Experience of analysing complex issues and problems and finding practical solutions and strategies to meet them.

Effective liaison and consultation with Christian churches and organizations.

Working with marginalized or vulnerable individuals in a supportive capacity (paid or voluntary)

Effective team-working, maintaining supportive relationships and contributing positively to team.

Working with:

Church Leaders,Statutory Service Providers,Voluntary Agencies,The lost, least and last in our community

Knowledge of the regulatory requirements of a CIO

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3. Skills & Abilities

A clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of charity trusteesA well-developed understanding of the inter-relationships between the public, private, voluntary sectors and the church

Excellent interpersonal skills, including:Ability to listenEmpathetic approach to people in difficult circumstancesAbility to interact with all in a positive and respectful mannerAbility to encourage and motivate othersAbility to mediate and resolve conflict

Excellent organizational skills, including:Time managementAbility to manage and to prioritise

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A confident public speaker

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, databases and the internet.

Problem-solving approach to work

Understanding of healthy working practices and willingness and ability to use available support systems

Ability to carry out risk assessment

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4. Attributes An active participant in a local Christian church with a lively faith consistent with our Statement of Faith.A passion for the needs and priorities of the lost, the least and the last in our community, promoting the unity of the church and proclamation of the gospel.

The energy and ability to motivate all stakeholders.

Has an entrepreneurial vision to identify new opportunities aligned with God’s leading.

Positive, ‘can-do’ attitude

Calm, yet appropriately assertive under pressure

An open & accepting approach to all, regardless of their religion, ethnicity, disability, age, gender or sexuality.

Entirely empathetic with and sharing values that are consistent with the Christian ethos of Hope Coventry

Able to deal with relational conflict professionally

5. Additional requirements

Willingness to work flexibly, outside office hours.

Able to drive

Has own vehicle and a full, clean driving licence

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Statement of Faith: Hope Coventry (“CIO”)We believe in...1. The one true God who lives eternally in three persons—the Father, the Son

and the Holy Spirit.2. The love, grace and sovereignty of God in creating, sustaining, ruling,

redeeming and judging the world.3. The divine inspiration and supreme authority of the Old and New

Testament Scriptures, which are the written Word of God—fully trustworthy for faith and conduct.

4. The dignity of all people, made male and female in God's image to love, be holy and care for creation, yet corrupted by sin, which incurs divine wrath and judgement.

5. The incarnation of God’s eternal Son, the Lord Jesus Christ—born of the Virgin Mary; truly divine and truly human, yet without sin.

6. The atoning sacrifice of Christ on the cross: dying in our place, paying the price of sin and defeating evil, so reconciling us with God.

7. The bodily resurrection of Christ, the first fruits of our resurrection; his ascension to the Father, and his reign and mediation as the only Saviour of the world.

8. The justification of sinners solely by the grace of God through faith in Christ.

9. The ministry of God the Holy Spirit, who leads us to repentance, unites us with Christ through new birth, empowers our discipleship and enables our witness.

10. The Church, the body of Christ both local and universal, the priesthood of all believers—given life by the Spirit and endowed with the Spirit's gifts to worship God and proclaim the gospel, promoting justice and love.

11. The personal and visible return of Jesus Christ to fulfill the purposes of God, who will raise all people to judgement, bring eternal life to the redeemed and eternal condemnation to the lost, and establish a new heaven and new earth.

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