Small Steps Project Lead

Job Overview: Small Steps Project Lead

Part-time: Either 22.5 hours per week term-time only (0.6 WTE = 3 days p/w) 

or 18.75 hours per week (0.5 Whole Time Equivalent = 2.5 days p/w).

Location: Small Steps - Hope Oxford, Templars Square Shopping Centre, Oxford, OX4 3UZ.

Salary: £31845 to £34216 depending on experience (pro rata for part-time salary)

Job outline: Small Steps is a valued community project run by Hope Vineyard Oxford from a shopping centre that is in the heart of the East-Oxford community. We are looking for an exceptional person with a passion for supporting local families, and a desire to share Jesus in practical and creative ways to lead this project. 
 

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for Small Steps, overseeing its vision, sustainable growth, fundraising, partnerships, operations, finances, and impact reporting. There is a Small Steps Coordinator who is already employed, and helps run Small Steps and leads a growing team of volunteers. The Small Steps Lead will manage current staff and also volunteers, and develop relationships with schools, health providers, businesses, and community organisations.

The Small Steps Lead will be responsible for fostering a culture that honours Jesus, and values every person as made in God's image, which is why this post falls within the definition of an Occupational Requirement as per the Equality Act 2010. An Enhanced DBS check is required for appointment.  

Closing date: Apply by 30th of June 2026, but we may close early if we find the right candidate.

How to apply: View the full Job Outline, Person Specification, and Application Form in the application pack by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. We would advise that you visit our webpage first for more information on Small Steps and to find out more about Hope Vineyard Oxford before applying: www.hopeoxford.org/smallsteps