Children and Families Manager

The Children and Families Manager will take lead responsibility for developing and delivering programmes that support children and families connected to All Souls Church of England Primary School. This includes:

• Designing and running regular initiatives that address practical, social, and spiritual needs
• Building consistent, trust-based relationships with children, parents, and school staff
• Identifying needs within the school community and responding with relevant, structured support
• Working collaboratively with church and school stakeholders while managing projects independently
• Tracking engagement and outcomes, and contributing to reporting and funding requirements
The role requires regular presence in both the school and community setting, as well as occasional evening and Saturday work.

We are seeking a committed Christian with proven experience working directly with children and families in a school or community setting, who is confident in taking ownership of programmes and building trusted relationships across a diverse school community. This role is hands-on and relational, requiring someone who can independently lead initiatives, engage parents from a range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, and sensitively integrate Christian faith into both pastoral and practical support.,
• Meaningful and impactful hands-on experience working with primary school-aged children and their families (in a school, charity, or community setting) OR as a qualified teacher / social worker
• Experience managing or delivering programmes or initiatives (not just supporting)
• Working knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices
• Excellent communication skills (both orally and in writing), highly organised, keen attention to detail and an ability to build collaborative relationships both within the organisation, and at the school, with children, teachers/staff and parents
• Strong project management and administration skills, preferably in the charity sector including management of the budgets
• A committed evangelical Christian, able to clearly articulate personal faith and demonstrate how it informs work with children and families
• In full agreement with the mission, values, and vision of All Souls Serve the City and the Evangelical Alliance Statement of Faith
• Comfortable leading or facilitating Bible studies and integrating faith into relational and support contexts
  
  All Souls Serve the City (ASSTC) is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) which began in 2021 and is based at All Souls Church. ASSTC brings together in one place a number of long-standing ministries serving those who are vulnerable. Our vision is to see all in London flourish in body and soul. We do this by offering the message and ministry of Jesus, focusing on those who are isolated, overlooked and exploited, due to their stage of life or their circumstances. Our ministries reach out from the All Souls parish, to Westminster and beyond. Each ministry is rooted in our values of love, honour and service.
Demonstrating our love for one another and for the city, we seek to bring gospel hope and biblical truth to those affected by homelessness; women involved in the sex industry including those who are affected by human trafficking, modern slavery or sexual exploitation; children at All Souls Church of England primary school and their families; and seniors. Each ministry is rooted in and connected into the life of the church at Langham Place.


• Salary: £34,126 (prorated from £42,658 which includes London living allowance of £6745)
• Contract: 2 year fixed-term contract
• Hours: 28 hours/ week (0.8 FTE) (Requires working on occasional evenings and Saturdays)
• Location: All Souls Clubhouse, 141 Cleveland Street, London W1T 6QG and All Souls CE Primary School, 49-54 Foley St, London W1W 7JJ (This both an office and school-based role.)
• Annual leave: 25 days per year + bank holidays (prorated)
• Visa sponsorship: Not available
• DBS check: Enhanced DBS, This role may not be suitable if you are:
• Looking for a primarily strategic or office-based role rather than hands-on delivery
• Uncomfortable working in an explicitly Christian environment where faith is actively shared
Employment Benefits
• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• 7.5% employer pension contribution
• 3 Spiritual Refreshment Days (pro rata)
• Eye care voucher
• Season ticket loan
• Staff lunch provided every Monday