Organisation: Together for Sheffield (Arise)
Time Commitment: 3–10 days/month (flexible based on capacity and priorities) 
Location: Sheffield or hybrid
Salary: Volunteer role with expenses covered
Benefits: Access to a central Sheffield co-working space available throughout the week

Help Strengthen the Voice of a Citywide Christian Movement

Together for Sheffield exists to help everyone in our city hear and respond to the Gospel. Our key initiative, Arise, brings together churches, ministries, and individuals in united prayer, practical mission, and bold public witness.

We are seeking a Head of Communications to provide high-level leadership and direction to our communications strategy. This is a senior voluntary role suited to someone with significant experience in strategic comms, marketing, or public engagement, who wants to contribute meaningfully to Gospel transformation in Sheffield.

You’ll work closely with the trustees and our Communications & Events Manager to shape messaging, align our channels, and ensure that Together for Sheffield and Arise communicate clearly, confidently, and with impact.

Role Overview
This role involves providing strategic oversight and practical input into campaigns, publications, digital engagement, civic communication, and supporter messaging.

We are looking for someone who can contribute 3 to 10 days per month, depending on your availability and the needs of the season. You’ll be a key part of our leadership ecosystem, bringing wisdom, capacity, and clarity to our growing comms work.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor or support the Communications & Events Manager

• Lead the development and delivery of a strategic communications plan

• Strengthen messaging across social media, email, web, print, and events

• Input into campaigns, magazine content, video storytelling, and launch materials

• Provide insight on fundraising, donor messaging, civic partnerships, and church comms

• Represent communications at trustee level with regular updates and recommendations

• Build scalable systems that align with our values and support future growth
  

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Senior-level experience in communications, branding, PR, or media

• Strategic thinking and the ability to shape culture through clear messaging

• A confident communicator, strong writer, and excellent listener

• Understanding of the Christian landscape in the UK and the dynamics of church life

• Ability to mentor, collaborate, and grow team capacity

• A heart for mission and a desire to use your skills to serve the city and the Church
  

What We Offer

• A volunteer role with full expenses covered

• Access to a central Sheffield co-working space throughout the week

• Flexible commitment (3–10 days/month, as agreed)

• The opportunity to shape communications in a dynamic, citywide movement

• A collaborative environment and a meaningful cause with clear long-term impact
  

Occupational Requirement

Due to the nature of the role and the Christian ethos of Together for Sheffield, there is an occupational requirement that the successful applicant be a practicing Christian, in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).

Lead Comms & Events: Arise 

Role: Communications & Events Manager
Hours: 2–3 days/week (part-time, flexible working considered)
Location: Sheffield (hybrid – 2 days in our city centre S1-office)
Salary: £23,000–£28,000 pro-rata, based on experience

Deadline: Thursday 17 July 6pm

You want to do work that matters.

You’re creative, organised and full of ideas. But what if your skills could do more than just fill a calendar or a content plan?

What if you could be part of a movement to see every person in Sheffield hear the Gospel in a way they can understand and respond to?

That’s what we’re building. And we’re looking for a Communications & Events Manager to help lead the charge.

The Mission: Help a City Hear the Gospel

At Together for Sheffield, Arise is one of our boldest and most impactful initiatives. It brings together churches, charities and individuals to pray, act and share good news across the city.

From Arise:March to Arise:Advent, from the Arise Magazine to monthly Sheffield Leaders in Prayer, we are catalysing grassroots mission and big-picture change.

But none of that happens without clear communication and engaging events.

That’s where you come in.

The Role: Be the Voice and the Connector

You’ll take the lead on all things communications and events, driving awareness, deepening engagement, and growing a network of people committed to spiritual and social transformation in Sheffield.

You’ll work with our CEO and core team to:

• Shape and lead our comms strategy

• Manage social media, websites, emails and campaigns

• Deliver inspiring events that unite and equip the church

• Oversee the Arise magazine and grow our reach

• Build systems, manage contractors, and tell great stories
  

You won’t just be ticking boxes. You’ll be:

• Telling stories that spark courage and connection

• Hosting spaces where mission-minded people come alive

• Helping Sheffield look more like the Kingdom of God
  

The Person: Organised. Gospel-hearted.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A natural communicator with strong visual and written skills

• Skilled in Canva, Squarespace, Mailchimp, and social platforms

• Passionate about unity, faith, and community impact

• Energised by making things happen, both online and in person

• A problem-solver who sees the big picture and the tiny detail

• Experienced in leading projects, teams/contractors and creative workflows
  

The Offer: A Place to Make a Difference

• 2–3 days/week, with flexible working options

• Hybrid working with 2 days in our Sheffield office

• £23,000–£28,000 pro-rata, depending on experience

• A collaborative team and a bold citywide vision

• A chance to lead with purpose and shape a spiritual movement
  

If you’re ready to play a key part in a movement of prayer and mission, communications and transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of something that is changing lives. .

Occupational Requirement

Due to the nature of the role and the Christian ethos of Together for Sheffield, there is an occupational requirement that the successful applicant be a practicing Christian, in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).