UCB Vacancies

UCB, one of the largest Christian media charities in the UK, has a vision of changing lives for good by the power of God's Word. Our mission is to offer every person, every place, every moment of the day the opportunity to hear, watch or read the Word of God in a relevant and engaging way. We do this through a range of platforms, including national Christian radio on DAB, UCB Player, our daily Bible devotional, The Word For Today, Christian resources and life-changing support.

Job Vacancies

Website and Digital Coordinator

Job Type: Full-time Location: Broadcast Centre, Stoke-on-Trent Salary: £23,000 plus staff benefits Job Description:

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Are you looking to make a difference and help transform lives through the power of God’s Word? UCB’s upbeat PR + Marketing Team are looking for someone who loves digital marketing to take on the role of Website and Digital Coordinator. You’ll be responsible for managing a new bespoke website on the latest Drupal technology, and you’ll work as part of the team to develop exciting new digital marketing strategies across UCB’s platforms (web, email, social media, print, and more).

We're looking for someone with excellent graphic design skills and a real ‘knack’ for staying up-to-date with the best digital marketing tips to enhance the user experience. Working closely with the larger team on multiple projects, you’ll be approachable and willing to help with tasks that go beyond your regular website management duties to maximise UCB’s online reach. Two years in the digital marketing sector is a must (with emphasis on understanding SEO and Google EAT), and you’ll have a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude, sharing UCB’s passion for seeing lives changed with the love of Jesus!

Above all, you’ll be passionate about UCB’s mission and will enjoy the challenge of working in a fun, fast-paced Media environment, where no two days are ever the same.

This position will be based at our Broadcast Centre in Hanchurch, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8RY. Remote working (with regular travel to the Broadcast Centre) will be considered.

Closing date for applications: Friday 24^th September 2021- noon

Initial Zoom interviews: Friday 1^st October 2021

Second on site interviews: Friday 8^th October 2021

Salary: £23,000 p.a. plus staff benefits

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UCB is a Christian Charity. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy

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Broadcast Journalist

Job Type: Full-time Location: Broadcast Centre, Stoke-on-Trent Salary: £21,000 - £23,250 per annum (depending on experience) plus staff benefits Job Description:

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Do you love reporting on news? Are you a good newsreader? Have you got what it takes to work in a radio newsroom?

United Christian Broadcasters are currently looking for the right person to join the UCB News team as a full-time Broadcast Journalist based in their newsroom at the UCB Broadcast Centre close to Junction 15 of the M6 near Stoke-on-Trent.

As a committed Christian, if you are passionate about reporting on news and can present a news bulletin to a loyal, family-focused radio audience - you could be a perfect fit.

You’ll be compiling and reading regular bulletins of national and international news - including stories with a Christian dimension - as well as recording news interviews and packages and, when required, preparing and delivering news two-ways with programme presenters.

As part of the UCB News team, you’ll need to write and speak well and be able to source and provide news bulletins and news interviews for UCB’s national radio stations, UCB1 and UCB2.

So, it’s important that you can tick these boxes:

a committed Christian who’s connected to a church
a genuine passion for news and current affairs
some practical journalism experience
an understanding of broadcasting law
a good voice for radio
an appreciation of UCB’s purpose
available to join UCB for this full-time staff job based in Stoke-on-Trent
able to work different shifts (between early morning and early evening) according to the UCB News team rota
Able to work Monday to Friday with some weekend working, as required
able to provide appropriate references from current/recent employer and church
your own personal transport to get to/from work in the UCB newsroom
available for interview on the morning of Thursday 30^th September 2021 at the UCB Broadcast Centre

The UCB News team is based at the UCB Broadcast Centre in Hanchurch, Stoke-on-Trent (Postcode ST4 8RY) and this is where you would work.

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE JOB DESCRIPTION

If you want to know more about this vacancy, before completing your application form, email Vicky Gibbens, UCB News & Current Affairs Editor: vgibbens@ucb.co.uk

On your application form, provide as much information about yourself as possible to help the selection panel decide whether you should be shortlisted for an interview.

You MUST also include a short audio recording to demonstrate how you sound as a newsreader. Email your recording to hr@ucb.co.uk

The final closing date for applications will be Sunday 19^th September 2021 (midnight).

No late applications will be accepted.

If you are shortlisted you will be invited to an interview at the UCB Broadcast Centre in Stoke-on-Trent on the morning of Thursday 30^th September (lunch will be provided) so please ensure you are available on this date.

It is hoped that the successful candidate will be able to take up this full-time staff job from around 1^st November or sooner, if possible.

Salary: £21,000 - £23,250 per annum (depending on experience) plus staff benefits

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UCB is a Christian Charity. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Gardening Volunteers Required – Hanchurch Site

Job Type: Part-time Location: UCB Broadcast Centre, Hanchurch Lane, Hanchurch , Stoke-on-Trent , ST4 8RY Job Description:

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Our broadcasting centre in Hanchurch is blessed to be in the heart of beautiful countryside; as a result, our grounds and gardens require constant attention in order to maintain them in keeping with the surrounding natural environment.

If God has given you an ability and love for gardening; the talent and skill to nurture all things flora; you live locally and can offer a few hours every week to assist our team of dedicated workers, then please complete a volunteer application form and get in touch! More information can be found in the role description. Any necessary training will be given.

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Health & Safety Volunteer

Location: UCB Broadcast Centre, Hanchurch Lane, Hanchurch , Stoke-on-Trent , ST4 8RY Salary: N/A Job Description:

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UCB is looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help with the administration of our Health and Safety systems across both of our sites in Burslem and Hanchurch, as well as assisting with routine H&S checks and tests.

The ideal volunteer must be well organised, able to use their initiative and work accurately. Good communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential and you should be confident in the use of a computer. Any necessary training to fulfil the role will be given. You must have a full driving licence as our site at Hanchurch is not serviced by regular public transport.

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Supporter Care Volunteer

Location: UCB Operations Centre, Westport Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4JF Job Description:

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UCB is looking for a volunteer to assist with administration within our busy Supporter Care department. As a volunteer in the Supporter Care Team, you will ensure an excellent service to supporters is provided over the telephone and via email or letter in order to meet customer requirements and expectations.

We are looking for someone who is well organised, computer literate and has strong communication skills; both written and verbal. Necessary training will be given. For more information, please see the role description on our website.

This position will be based at our offices in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent

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Communications Volunteer Administration Assistant

Job Type: Part-time Location: UCB Operations Centre, Westport Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4JF Job Description:

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UCB is looking for a volunteer who can commit to half a day a week to assist with administration support within our busy Communications department, particularly within the areas of Mailings, Tour Days and Legacies.

The role involves data checking, proof reading, writing letters to supporters, and inputting information onto a database, as well as general administration tasks.

We are looking for someone who is well organised, computer literate and has good communication skills; both written and verbal. Any necessary training will be given.

This position will be based at our offices in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent

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Volunteer - Company Wide Positions

United Christian Broadcasters has some exciting opportunities for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about UCB and the work that we do. If you have a few hours to spare each week and want to get involved in helping advance God's Kingdom then we want to hear from you!

We currently have volunteer positions at both our Operations Centre in Burslem and Broadcasting Centre in Hanchurch. Our departments are diverse and require a range of people with different skills and abilities; you could be involved in tasks such as booking guests for a radio show, researching content for one of our publications, helping keep our buildings clean or packing material to be sent out to supporters.

We are looking for reliable volunteers who can contribute to the work of the ministry. If you have good communication skills, are well organised, reliable and can work independently or as a team player then come and get involved! Some roles will require volunteers who are computer literate or have good administration skills; whatever your abilities we would love to hear from you.

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