BCAN (Bristol Christian Action Network) Helping Christians Respond To Social Needs BCAN Coordinator Job

Appointment

We are pleased to announce that Colse Leung has been appointed to this post, starting on 1 March 2009. Please pray for Colse in this challenging role.

The Job Advert

Introduction

BCAN is looking for a Coordinator who can work for 7½ hours (one day) per week to support our core activities and further develop the organisation.

We are looking for a person who is experienced in building relationships and with experience of church/community development work or a similar role.

Background

BCAN is a key body in Bristol and the surrounding areas that exists to promote and encourage all social action ministries across all the Christian churches regardless of their size.

BCAN aims to support leaders of churches and ministries, but also 'ordinary' members of congregations who might have a calling to participate in initiatives that are not part of their own churches' immediate priorities.

Details

The post is initially for 12 months, but our hope and plan is that it will be extended beyond that.

At least one office base will be provided by BCAN with access to IT and other equipment, although the successful condidate may prefer to work from home some of the time.

Further information, including a full job description and person description, is available from Vena Prater at CCISR.

Salary: £25,000 per annum, pro rata.

How to Apply

Please send to Vena Prater at CCISR:

• your CV; and
• a covering letter describing how you meet the requirements of the job.

Closing date for applications: Friday 16 January 2009.

PLEASE NOTE THAT INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 21 JANUARY 2009.

Contact

The best way to contact Vena is by sending an email to: Vena at CCISR.

Alternatively, you can telephone her on 0117 955 7430.