Mission Enabler – London (West / North & North West London)

Are you passionate about helping young people discover faith and purpose? At Scripture Union, we believe every child and young person should have the chance to explore who Jesus is—yet many never will. That’s why we’re growing a team of people who are passionate about building relationships, creating opportunities, and inspiring others to make a difference in the lives of young people. We’re looking for someone who is motivated by this vision and excited to have a hands-on role in seeing it become a reality across London.

You’ll be working in and around your local and other nearby boroughs. You will already have strong existing connections in West London (Ealing, Hillingdon, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow and Hounslow) or North & North West London (Brent, Enfield, Harringay, Hackney, Islington, Camden, Westminster & City).

This role could be for you if you…

• Have experience in youth work, church ministry or leadership, education, or social entrepreneurship
• Love connecting with people and building strong, collaborative relationships
• Enjoy starting new things, spotting opportunities, and turning ideas into action
• Are confident supporting, coaching, and encouraging others to grow
• Are passionate about seeing children and young people thrive
• Are a practising Christian who is active in your local church

You might not have heard the term Mission Enabler before—and that’s okay. What matters most is your heart, your drive, and your ability to bring people together around a shared purpose.

What you’ll be doing

This is a varied and outward-facing role where no two weeks look the same. You’ll:

• Build relationships with churches, community groups, and individuals across your area
• Recruit, support, and encourage volunteers who are working with children and young people
• Help create and lead new initiatives that give young people opportunities to explore faith
• Coach and equip others to grow their confidence and impact
• Develop new ideas and approaches that can be expanded more widely
• Contribute to events, activities, and programmes across the region

You’ll spend time out and about in your local area, as well as working flexibly from home. The role can be a full or a part time job share and offers flexibility for anyone with childcare/caring responsibilities, candidates in existing part time employment or study. We also offer home based working for even greater flexibility and balance with the responsibilities of family life.

Why join Scripture Union?

Scripture Union is a national charity working to see a new generation with a vibrant faith. We partner with churches and communities across England and Wales, helping them engage children and young people in meaningful and relevant ways. When you join us, you’ll be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team where your work has real and lasting impact.

We offer:

• Flexible, home-based working
• Full-time or part-time/job share options
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (and additional volunteering days)
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Life insurance and enhanced family leave
• A collaborative, values-led working environment

About your team

You’ll be joining our brilliant South Region team, which covers our largest region from Kent to Cornwall, offering numerous opportunities to contribute your expertise in a variety of contexts, from urban and suburban to coastal and rural settings. You’ll have a brilliant time getting acquainted with this rich tapestry of local and national partners.

Across the south region, we currently work with 130 churches and have 150 faith guides, we’d like to see these numbers grow significantly over the next few years. In the south region we have the highest density of Christian holidays and festivals, with events that we organise and run directly and a variety of festival and missions that we support and partner with. You’ll have a fantastic opportunity each summer to get hands on engaged in these mission and festivals throughout the year.

Our South Region also includes our vibrant capital, one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse cities in the world, with over 300 languages spoken. With many like-minded missional organisations having a footprint in and around the capital, and all of the Christian movements and denominations represented here, London holds key strategic value and will be the focus of your ministry activities.

You’ll be joining an exceptional and growing team of five staff. We are particularly interested in how sports, arts, and culture can be explored to further enable the mission both in London and across SU and would be particularly interested in candidates with expertise in either of these areas.

Important information

This role requires an active Christian faith and involvement in a local church (Occupational Requirement – Equality Act 2010). An enhanced DBS check is required. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (we cannot offer visa sponsorship).

Interested? If you’re excited by the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and young people—and to equip others to do the same—we’d love to hear from you.