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Associate Trust Network Lead

YouthLink Scotland
40,491 - 43,442 per year
Glasgow or Edinburgh
Part-time
24th April 2026
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Scripture Union Scotland is seeking a part-time Associate Trust Network Lead to join their Local Ministries Team, to drive the strategic expansion of the Associate Trust network, as well as to resource existing Trusts, overseeing and strengthening current infrastructure.

  • Organisation: Scripture Union Scotland
  • Job title: Associate Trust Network Lead
  • Contract: Part-time (30 hours per week). Fixed term for 3 years, with the possibility of extension, depending on funding.
  • Location: Hybrid - Glasgow or Edinburgh SU Scotland office/home
  • Closing date: 24 April, 2026
  • Salary: £40,491 to £43,442 per annum (for full time equivalent, pro-rated for part time)

SU Scotland has a distinct position in children’s and youth ministry across Scotland, seeking to work in unity with churches, Christian youth organisations and Trusts. Their vision is to see every child and young people of Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus. They’re a national charity, with around 140 staff and over 2,500 volunteers. Their activities take place in schools, outdoor activity centres, and local communities.

Associate Trusts/SCIOs play an integral part in all of this. 

The first Associate Trust began in 1994 as a partnership between local churches and SU Scotland in a local community enabling children and young people to discover God’s love and grow in their faith. Since then, there have been many Associate Trusts partnering with SU Scotland, resulting in thousands of children and young people having the opportunity to “discover, explore, respond and flourish.”

SU Scotland is seeking a part-time (0.8 FTE) Associate Trust Network Lead to join their Local Ministries Team, to drive the strategic expansion of the Associate Trust network, as well as to resource existing Trusts, overseeing and strengthening current infrastructure.

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  • 30 hours* per week – Fixed term for 3 years, with the possibility of extension, depending on funding. * Full-time hours (37.5 hours) may be an option in the future.Contract:
  • £40,491 – £43,442 per annum (for full time equivalent, pro-rated for part time), plus generous pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits.Salary:
  • Hybrid – Glasgow or Edinburgh SU Scotland office/homeLocation:
  • August 2026Start date:
  • 10am, Friday 24th April 2026Closing date:
  • Wednesday 6th May 2026Interview date:

SU Scotland has a distinct position in children’s and youth ministry across Scotland, seeking to work in unity with churches, Christian youth organisations and Trusts. Our vision is to see every child and young people of Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus. We are a national charity, with around 140 staff and over 2,500 volunteers. Our activities take place in schools, outdoor activity centres, and local communities.

Associate Trusts/SCIOs play an integral part in all of this. 

The first Associate Trust began in 1994 as a partnership between local churches and SU Scotland in a local community enabling children and young people to discover God’s love and grow in their faith. Since then, there have been many Associate Trusts partnering with SU Scotland, resulting in thousands of children and young people having the opportunity to “discover, explore, respond and flourish.”

We are seeking a part-time (0.8 FTE) Associate Trust Network Lead to join our Local Ministries Team, to drive the strategic expansion of the Associate Trust network, as well as to resource existing Trusts, overseeing and strengthening current infrastructure.

  • in visiting Associate Trusts and keep abreast with key priorities and challenges, as well as gaining an understanding of the Associate Trusts’ ministry through interaction with children and young people they work with.Take an active role
  • he Associate Trust network.Develop a three year strategy to expand t
  • for Associate Trusts in consultation and in conjunction with the Local Ministries Management Team and the SU Scotland Learning Manager.Develop and coordinate training
  • with regards to relevant policies and procedures, e.g. HR, Finance, GDPR, Safeguarding.Provide support and guidance
  • for this post, inviting potential donors and prayer supporters to partner with you in this ministry.Develop ministry partnership

The successful applicant will have high levels of initiative, proven experience of charity sector governance and project management. Strong interpersonal and communications skills are also key with the ability to develop positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

For this post, it is important that you are able to demonstrate a commitment to SU Scotland’s ethos, working principles and vision. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act – part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian.

If you’d like to find out more, please contact the Director of Local Ministries, Zonya Bewick.

Closing date: 10am on Friday 24th April.

Interview date: Wednesday 6th May .

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