We are looking for a passionate and proactive Alpha for Prisons Relationship Officer to support the growth and impact of Alpha in prisons across the UK. This role will play a key part in equipping prison chaplains, churches, volunteers, and organisations to bring the hope of the gospel into prisons and support the reintegration of ex-offenders through the local church.
Working alongside the Prisons Development Manager, you will help strengthen and expand Alpha's prison ministry across the UK. You will support prison chaplains, church leaders, prison-focused ministries, and volunteers by providing training, resources, encouragement, and practical support.
This role combines relationship management, event coordination, training delivery, networking, and administration, helping ensure that more people in prison have the opportunity to encounter Jesus through Alpha.
Applications for this role will close on Friday 20th November. The salary range for this position is £28,000 - £30,000 (£16,800 - £18,000 pro rata). This is a part-time 3 day a week role.
Some of the key responsibilities of this role include:
- Support and equip prison chaplains, prison-focused churches, and partner organisations across the UK.
- Develop and strengthen a growing network of Alpha for Prisons leaders, volunteers, and churches.
- Deliver and facilitate Alpha for Prisons training events regionally and nationally.
- Assist with the planning and promotion of the Prison Ministry Conference and other networking events.
- Build relationships with churches and individuals passionate about prison ministry.
- Collect and share stories of life transformation from prisons for use across Alpha UK and Alpha International.
- Encourage and mentor younger leaders exploring prison ministry.
- Represent Alpha at conferences, church events, and speaking engagements.
- Maintain accurate Salesforce records and support reporting and data tracking activities.
- Assist in the creation of new resources and ministry tools tailored to the prison context.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of Alpha and the HTB Network, with experience running Alpha courses.
- Excellent communication, presentation, training, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of church and ministry leaders.
- Experience using Salesforce and other CRM systems, with a good understanding of GDPR, reporting, and data management.
- Self-motivated and collaborative, with strong IT skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Understanding of the UK prison system and experience working with prison chaplains, prison ministries, or prison-focused churches, with flexibility to travel and attend occasional evening and weekend events.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
- 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) , which increases with length of service
- Pension scheme contributions
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
- Medicash plan
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- Access to training and development resources to help you grow in your role