Hope into Action (HIA) Franchise Lead – Faithworks

Faithworks are on a mission to end homelessness in their area. One of their services to do this is their Hope into Action (HIA) Franchise – enabling churches in BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) to house the homeless.

In five years, they’ve secured investment for four homes, partnered with four churches, and seen lives transformed—newfound confidence, financial stability, employment, addiction recovery, and faith.

Now, with a new five-year franchise agreement, they’re aiming to double their homes. The Franchise Lead is key to making this happen—driving growth, inspiring action, and changing lives.

Key aspects of the role:

• Overall, Faithwork’s vision is to see each individual and family thrive in their HIA homes, and to see more local churches wanting to “house the homeless” (ideally doubling the number of HIA homes in the BCP area over the next 4 years)
• Develop and equip the team to ensure tenants thrive in safe, supportive environments
• Work with local churches so that their friendship and support teams are empowered, equipped, and prayerful; promote the project so that new churches want to get involved
• Ensure current investors feel engaged and valued; and promote the project so that new investors come on board
• Ensure that the project has the highest safeguarding, property and quality standards, liaising with national and regional Hope into Action teams

Most important attributes:

• Proven experience in managing programs and teams with compassion and professionalism
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills to inspire tenants, churches, and stakeholders
• A heart for vulnerable adults and a deep understanding of homelessness issues
• A resourceful, emotionally intelligent, prayerful leader with a strong Christian faith

If you would like to know more, please go to https://faith-works.org.uk/get-involved/job-vacancies/ where you will find a job description and application form, or email hello@faith-works.org.uk

For an informal chat about this position please call the office (01202 429037) and speak to Alistair, the CEO, or David, the Homelessness Projects lead.

Please note that applications will ONLY be accepted using the Faithworks Application Form. CV and covering letters will NOT be accepted. Note also that Faithworks take safeguarding very seriously and they will conduct a DBS check of the successful candidate.