Ekklesia works on a co-operative basis. There are no paid jobs going at the moment -- but below we feature current vacancies within our set-up, as well as paid work offered and sought among friends and associates.

We also run a internship programme and are always looking for volunteers, writers and those with an interest in religion and public life who would like to give some time to Ekklesia. If you are interested, then please contact the Ekklesia office for more details: office (at) ekklesia.co.uk

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VACANCIES (see below for POSITIONS SOUGHT)

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Basic Caring Communities Service Manager

Could you give people of faith the chance to enable an ex-prisoner to make a fresh start?

• £27,880 – 29,510 inc. London Weighting ( depending on skills and experience)

• 40 hours per week.

• 6% employer pension contribution

• 30 days annual leave

This post is offered on a flexible working arrangement due to the need for regular evening and weekend work.

Could you help us expand and develop our innovative ‘Basic Caring Communities’ resettlement programme for men leaving prisons in London?

Do you understand the challenges facing people being released from prison, the roles of the prison and probation services, and how to manage risk? Can you support and empower volunteers who are motivated by their Christian faith to make a difference and offer ex-prisoners who want to avoid re-offending?

Your role will be to recruit, select, train and support volunteers to work in small groups, befriending, supporting and accompanying ex-offenders during the first three months after release. You will also support our new projects in Greater Manchester and the Bristol area, and work as part of a wider pact team. This role involves building partnerships with Prison Chaplaincy teams, and prison and probation staff, at Wandsworth, Brixton and Pentonville prisons, and with local church and parish groups.

This is challenging, vocational work, but ultimately hugely rewarding for the right person. If you share our values, and feel that this is what you might be called to do, call us today.

Closing date for application: Friday 3rd February 2012 (4pm)

It is hoped that interviews will be held: Thursday 23rd February 2012

For an application form and information pack, visit the pact website:

http://www.prisonadvice.org.uk/?q=BasicCaringCommunitiesServiceManager

or telephone 0207 735 9535; email info (at) prisonadvice.org.uk

This post is subject to a probationary period, prison clearance and an enhanced CRB.

This post has been funded for three years by charitable trusts, subject to annual reviews. pact is an equal opportunities employer. Reg charity no. 219278. Company Limited by guarantee no. 356443

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* Fundraiser for Ekklesia - part time, subject to agreement

Self-funding or voluntary position.

Ekklesia has a vacancy and is inviting applications for the part-time position of fundraiser.

This is an opportunity to play a crucial role in Ekklesia's development, and to be part of a creative and innovative team. The successful applicant will work to increase the contributions of individuals and groups by building relationships and exploring new fundraising opportunities. They will also work to raise awareness of Ekklesia's work, aims and goals.

Ekklesia is a not-for-profit company which works in a wide range of areas that relate to practical values in public life, including religion, politics and peace-building. Some experience in these areas would be helpful.

Work will include increasing funds by researching and targeting charitable trusts whose criteria match Ekklesia's aims and activities. It will also involve developing and implementing a strategy for individual and corporate supporter recruitment and development.

Enquiries and applications should be sent to Jonathan Bartley in the Ekklesia office: office (at) ekklesia.co.uk

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* Peace Zone at Greenbelt - Volunteer

Where would you like to spend your August bank holiday weekend?

Greenbelt Christian Arts Festival (www.greenbelt.org.uk) is an exciting and inspiring weekend of music, art, thought-provoking talks and workshops, camping and organic beer.

Come to the festival as part of the Peacezone staff team, and in exchange for free entry, you will be asked to work about 4 hours a day in the Peacezone as part of the staff team.

Peacezone is run by the Network of Christian Peacemaking Organistaions, and seeks to provide a creative space where festival goers can explore ‘What is Active Nonviolence?’, our theme for the year.

Whether you’re an old timer at Greenbelt, or would like to go to try out the festival with a community of people, we’d love to hear from you. Please email: disarm (at) quaker.org.uk or phone 020 7663 1067 for more details.

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POSITIONS SOUGHT

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None at the moment.