Jewish Cultural & Inclusion Advisor

Job Title: Jewish Cultural & Inclusion Advisor

Location: Stanmore (hybrid role - 3 days office based per week)

Hours: Full or part time job share options will be considered

Contract type: Permanent

Accountable to: Head of Community Engagement

Job Level: 5B

Salary: £32,868 - £36,519

Are you passionate about fostering a strong sense of Jewish culture and community? Norwood is seeking an Advisor to lead and encourage Jewish ethos, practice, customs, engagement and atmosphere across Norwood services.  You'll be responsible for ensuring that people we work with and support, are enabled and empowered to enjoy religious and cultural practices and experiences as they wish, supported by fully trained, knowledgeable staff. You'll connect and support synagogues across the spectrum of Judaism, to support the inclusion and participation of neurodivergent children, adults and their families within their communities. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful impact and championing Jewish culture within a supportive and inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits at Norwood:

• The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence.
• Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being.
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards.
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance     
• Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent career progression pathway
• Enhanced benefits coming in July 2025

Main duties and Responsibilities:

• Through a programme of training and resources, ensure all staff and volunteers working for Norwood have an understanding and appreciation of Judaism and a commitment that their own role is grounded in our organisational Values.
• Support and enthuse staff to enable and empower those we work with and support to enjoy, participate in and contribute to religious and cultural practices and experiences as they wish to.
• Educating, collaborating with and supporting the Jewish community to raise awareness and promote neurodiversity and disability inclusivity to ensure people we support feel welcomed within the community and to practice Judaism how they wish.
• Build and develop a community framework with Synagogues across the religious spectrum, providing resources and advice to support and encourage inclusivity for neurodivergent children, adults and their families within their communities.
• Co-ordinator volunteers and facilitators to organise and conduct Jewish cultural activities in Norwood settings.

Essential:

• Experience in a similar role, promoting religious and cultural practices.
• Proven track record of building and developing community and partnerships.
• Experience in organising and managing events, especially religious celebrations.
• Qualification in community development, youth work or religious studies.
• Deep understanding of Jewish culture, customs and religious practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to educate and train staff on cultural and religious practises.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to create and maintain community partnerships
• Commitment to promoting inclusivity and supporting individual’s’ religious and cultural wishes.
• Enthusiastic and motivational, able to inspire staff and volunteers.
• Ability to travel and work in all Norwood settings.
• Adaptable and proactive in identifying and addressing needs.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to Norwood’s values.

If this opportunity interests you, please apply and our Recruitment Team will be in touch.

If you are interested in this role, please apply and our Recruitment Team will be in touch. 

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Due to the high number of candidates who apply to our roles at Norwood, please note we can only provide feedback following an interview, if shortlisted.

We actively celebrate everyone's different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.