Head of Social Transformation

About the role

The vision of Harbour Church Portsmouth is to play our part in making Jesus known, the church alive and the city transformed. Each member of staff plays a key role in contributing to our vision. Our mission is bigger than any individual task but together our work contributes to the bigger picture. As a Christian organisation our faith is an integral part of our working culture.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Harbour Church plays its part in the transformation of the city through the management and development of Love Your Neighbour (LYN) projects
• Assess, run and develop initiatives and projects based on measurable impact in Portsmouth
• Work with the clergy, staff and PCC to build strategic responses to crises as they develop
• Engage with other local agencies, churches and charities to ensure we are best meeting the needs of those in the communities we work with
• Recruit volunteers to the various LYN teams and projects

Requirements

• Available to work 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• Available to work at a selection of key events at Harbour Church which could include Christmas and Easter events
• Available to work at Focus (the church holiday in the summer, one-week duration)
• Attend morning staff meetings on Tuesday and Thursday (dependent on working days)
• Expected to be an active member of Harbour Church including Sunday services

Benefits

• Annual salary: £28k per annum, pro rata
• Enrolment in NEST pension scheme
• 25 days holiday per annum, pro rata

Schedule

Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday. Required availability for key church events (Christmas, Easter), the summer Focus week (one week), and Tuesday/Thursday morning staff meetings. Active participation in Sunday services expected.

Application deadline: 6 November 2026, 5 p.m. Interviews: 23 November 2026.