We’re hiring at CSUK

Christian Surfers UK – National Director (part time) 
Christian Surfers UK has an exciting new role to apply for. If you are passionate about our mission, have a heart for people, community, leadership, surf and the UK then read on!

WHO ARE CSUK?

Here at Christian Surfers UK, we love our faith, relationship with God, and our surfing communities. Christian Surfers is a mission organisation that has been active in the UK surfing community for over 30 years, and our vision is quite simple: ‘That every surfer and every surfing community has an opportunity to know and follow Christ.’ That aim is carried out through a host of activities including local groups, serving at high profile and local surf competitions, as well as our own outreach surf competitions and national gatherings. At the core of the organisation are our local groups connecting those with faith, those who surf, and with an eagerness to partner with local churches.  

Christian Surfers UK is a registered charity (charity number 1070830) with several volunteer-supported regional groups located predominately in South and South West England, and Wales, as well as some in other parts of the UK and Ireland. Discover more about Christian Surfers on our website www.christiansurfers.co.uk. Christian Surfers exists right across the globe in 33 nations, since its development in the 80s and is a thriving community with one heart for Jesus and surfers. You can discover more about the international detail here www.christiansurfers.net.  

A SEASON OF CHANGE 

Our founding National Director, Phil Williams, is stepping down from this role in the summer of 2025. He has faithfully led CSUK for over 32 years. This is a significant time of change for CSUK; we are excited for the next chapter and are seeking to appoint a National Director who, supported by our board of trustees, will lead CSUK going forward. Over the last year, we have developed, by consensus, a vision for 2034, with four key areas of focus (see presentation as part of the application pack). We are looking for the right person to lead these developments – could that by you?

THE NATIONAL DIRECTOR ROLE

As national director you will be guiding all aspects of the charity’s vision and mission. Together with our experienced Board of Trustees you will lead the delivery of our ‘Vision 2034’, key to this will be to continue to build our exciting network of members, partners and collaborators.  We are seeking a highly motivated leader who strives to model a God-honouring life: Keep Jesus in the centre of CSUK.

Areas of Work:

• Partnerships and collaborations
• Strategic and enabling leadership
• Financial oversight and management
• Profile raising and marketing
• Governance
• Team management
• Communications
• Competition and events

JOB DETAILS

Position: National Director

Location: Across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Based at: Flexible – remote working is offered to all staff

Employed by: Christian Surfers UK

Responsible to: Board of Trustees

Hours of work: 24 hrs per week (Full Time = 37hrs per week) Flexible/Core hours to be agreed

Salary: £22,702.70 – £25,945.95 depending on experience (35k to 40K FTE)

Annual leave: 25 days FTE plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Pension: Pension provider National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Employer contribution 3%, Employee Contribution 5%. To be reviewed annually.

Probation: 6 months

Notice period: 3 months by both parties

Travel: Reasonable expenses will be paid. Vehicle/mileage allowance to be agreed with successful candidate. The successful candidate will need to possess a valid UK driving licence as well as valid passport for international travel and be prepared to drive/travel for work.

You can download and read the full job description here [DOWNLOAD HERE]

Check out our 2034 Vision Document here [DOWNLOAD HERE]

APPLY TODAY

This is an exciting season for CSUK and we are looking for someone to lead the team into a new chapter. Thank you for your interest in this role.  If you have any questions or would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Rob Crouch on rob@christiansurfers.co.uk 

Please find the application form here [DOWNLOAD HERE]

Application will be by email sent to Rob Crouch attaching the following documentation:

• The completed application form
• A copy of your Curriculum Vitae
• A short video explaining how you meet the requirements for the role and why you are interested in the role of ND

CLOSING DATE: 5pm, Tuesday 11th February 2025