Do you have a heart to see churches thrive and more people encounter Jesus through Alpha?
Alpha UK is looking for a Relationship Manager to support, equip and grow our network of churches across the South West of England. This is a highly relational and outward-facing role focused on helping churches run Alpha effectively, strengthening existing partnerships, re-engaging churches that have stopped running Alpha, and connecting with new church networks to expand Alpha's reach.
You will be the key point of contact for Alpha activity across your region, working closely with church leaders, Alpha leaders and ministry teams to provide encouragement, training, resources and strategic support. Alongside building strong relationships, you'll use data, insights and regional planning to help drive growth, retention and engagement across the region.
Applications for this role will close on Friday 27th November. The salary for this position is £27,000 - £30,000. This is a 12 month maternity cover contract.
Some of the key responsibilities include:
- Serve as the primary contact for churches and Alpha leaders across the South West, including support for Alpha Youth.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with churches running Alpha, ensuring they receive excellent support, training and resources.
- Drive growth by engaging new churches, denominations and ministry networks, increasing the number of churches running Alpha across the region.
- Reconnect with churches that have previously run Alpha and support them in relaunching courses.
- Deliver a high level of church retention through proactive relationship management and ongoing engagement.
- Facilitate and deliver regional Alpha training events, workshops and networking opportunities.
- Represent Alpha at conferences, church gatherings and speaking engagements across the region.
- Work collaboratively with Relationship Managers and Senior Relationship Managers to achieve regional objectives and growth targets.
- Capture and share stories of guest transformation, church impact and regional growth.
- Maintain accurate records and reporting through Salesforce and other shared platforms, ensuring effective data tracking and analysis.
- Support regional administration, surveys, call campaigns and data-cleansing activities as required.
- Participate fully in Alpha UK's rhythms of prayer, team meetings and quarterly gatherings.
Requirements
You'll likely have:
- Experience building and managing relationships with churches, ministries, customers, partners or stakeholders.
- A passion for Alpha's vision and mission.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Confidence speaking at training events, conferences and church gatherings.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce or similar databases.
- The ability to analyse information, identify opportunities and solve problems proactively.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute across a wider team.
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