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Head of The Message in London (Hub Leader) - The Message Trust

London, United Kingdom
£39,943 – £44,991
Permanent
Closing on 4 June 2026

Strategic leadership role at The Message Trust, growing the London mission by sharing Jesus through creative mission, community transformation and enterprise.

The Message Trust has, for over 30 years, been boldly sharing the good news of Jesus with some of the hardest-to-reach young people and communities in the UK and beyond. Through schools, neighbourhoods, prisons and enterprise, The Message sees lives transformed in word and action. 

Previously voted Best Not-for-Profit to work for in the UK by the Sunday Times Best Companies Survey, it is now seeking a Hub Leader to develop its growing work across the capital.

Why work for The Message Trust?

  • Strategic leadership role at the heart of mission in London
  • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 35 after five years
  • Daily prayer and worship, plus monthly Prayer Days
  • Up to one week of paid leave per year for a mission trip
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, EAP and Wellness Action Plans
  • Cycle to Work, Techscheme and Electric Car salary sacrifice schemes
  • Supportive, faith-centred team environment

We’re looking for a strategic, self-motivated leader with the breadth of communication skills and entrepreneurial energy to pioneer new work in partnership with the local church. You’ll bring people, ministries and partners together, inspiring teams, building networks and shaping the next chapter of The Message’s mission across London.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Shape and lead an ambitious regional vision for The Message in London
  • Build, lead and inspire a passionate London Hub team, rooted in prayer and worship
  • Cultivate deep, joyful partnerships with churches, denominations and Christian networks across the capital
  • Spark generosity by championing fundraising and major donor engagement, including the flagship London Urban Heroes Dinner
  • Pioneer bold, creative mission across schools, Eden communities, prisons and Christ?centred enterprise

This role is ideal for an experienced leader with a passion for evangelism, youth and community mission, and a heart to see London changed by the gospel.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

For further details please have a look at the candidate pack.

Applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Hybrid – minimum three days per week in the London office, with regular travel across London.
Travel: Monthly Prayer Days at Manchester HQ (travel and hotel expenses paid)

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

Nick Thomas
Senior Consultant
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For more information on this role or for a confidential chat, please call 01962 813 300 or email us via info@charismarecruitment.co.uk
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