Maren Hedermann
Totnes ,Devon
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in relational leadership and team building, complemented by creative thinking and resilience. Demonstrates strong communication skills, effective time management, and problem-solving abilities. Experienced in public speaking and pastoral care, with a commitment to fostering collaborative work environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Team Leader
LiNX Christian Youth Trust
Paignton , Devon
2024.07 - 2026.03
- Overseeing the day-to-day running of the charity
- Managed team, facilitated activities to strengthen team bond and trust
- Oversaw relationships with 7 Torbay secondary schools and multiple local churches
- Conducted regular 1-1 team check-ins, providing intentional space for team members to dream, celebrate wins, encourage growth, and share
- Regular fundraising and speaking engagements at local events/churches
- Partnering with regional youth charities (SWYM, Satellites), helping run THE ARCADE at their summer events
- Delivering teaching and activity days at the local secondary schools
- Weekly 1-1 sessions with students at various schools, supporting them in their mental, emotional, educational and social well-being
South Area Coordinator
South West Youth Ministries
Exeter , Devon
2018.01 - 2024.06
- Supported spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical well-being of trainees while guiding their professional development during placements
- Supervised trainees during SWYM placements to ensure their development and integration.
- Offering guidance and support for placement churches or projects during the recruitment of trainees, helping them settle in as well as the day-to-day management of a trainee in their placement
- Conducted termly reviews to assess trainees' growth and set goals for the upcoming term
- Facilitated weekly Cluster sessions for trainees to engage in worship, teaching, spiritual development, and community building
- Attending bi-monthly SWYM conferences as part of the staff team (occasionally lecturing on the BT or Academy course)
- Being involved in wider SWYM events, like activate camps, fundraisers or SPREE.
Torbay Coordinator
Home for Good
Torbay , Devon
2021.09 - 2023.09
- Coordinated recruitment of fostering and adoption placements in Torbay and surrounding areas, enhancing community support for vulnerable children
- Guided families, couples, and individuals through recruitment process, ensuring informed decisions and emotional support
- Working closely with the social work team at Torbay Council, in order to respond to complex and ever-rising needs
- Delivering trauma-informed training days, to help people consider whether embarking on the fostering/adoption journey is the right thing for them
- Overseeing local volunteers and the running of a local peer-to-peer support group
- Developed fundraising initiatives and built local networks to increase resources and awareness for fostering and adoption services
- Regular public speaking engagements
- Attending national events to head up info stands and support the wider HfG team
Youth Worker
CHUDLEIGH AREA YOUTH PROJECT
Chudleigh , Devon
2017.09 - 2021.08
- Mentoring young people
- Taking young people to youth events and camps
- Pioneering new groups: After School Drop-ins, lunch/after school clubs, holiday clubs
- Facilitating youth-led services, fundraising and community-based events
- Coordinating and training volunteers
- Schools Work (primary): Assemblies, lunch/after school clubs, supporting schools in developing and growing their Christian ethos
- Overseeing and coaching the youth band
- Leading and overseeing the different areas of the project
Youth Work Trainee
CHUDLEIGH AREA YOUTH PROJECT
Chudleigh , Devon
2016.09 - 2017.08
- Leading: Sunday youth group, youth and children’s sessions at the local youth centre, school lunch club (primary school)
- Mentoring young people
- Facilitating youth led services and community projects
- Pioneering: Youth Band
Youth and Children’s Work Trainee
GILLINGHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH
Gillingham , Dorset
2014.09 - 2016.08
- Overseeing, organising and leading Sunday youth groups
- Pioneering new youth groups: After School Drop-in, Sunday youth groups, CU
- Involvement in schools work: Assemblies, CU, lunch clubs
- Involvement and training: Mentoring young people, leading camps and events, administration of church website/designing publicity and logos
- Extra: Worship team coordinator (creating rotas, coordinating and leading different bands, supporting team members in developing their musical skills)
Youth Work Trainee
EXMOUTH WITHYCOMBE PARISH
Exmouth , Devon
2013.09 - 2014.08
- Involvement in planning and leading: After school youth groups, Sunday school, camps and big youth events
- Leading a music group for unchurched young people (outreach)
- Preaching in church
- Schools Work: Assemblies and RE-Lessons
Education
BA (Hons) - Applied Theology and Missional Youth Work
MOORLANDS COLLEGE
9 2014 - 11 2017
Foundation Year - Youth Work and applied Theology
SWYM
08/2013 - 08/2014
A-Levels -
GYMNASIUM SEDANSTRASSE
GERMANY 8 2006 - 5 2013
Skills
Relational leadership
Team work
Problem-solving
Effective time management
Strong communication skills
Public speaking
Resilience and adaptability
Creative thinking
Pastoral care
Affiliations
- Music
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Travel
Certification
Level 2 Excellence in Safeguarding Training (Baptist Union of Great Britain), 11th June, 2026
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Native
Timeline
Team Leader
LiNX Christian Youth Trust
2024.07 - 2026.03
Torbay Coordinator
Home for Good
2021.09 - 2023.09
South Area Coordinator
South West Youth Ministries
2018.01 - 2024.06
Youth Worker
CHUDLEIGH AREA YOUTH PROJECT
2017.09 - 2021.08
Youth Work Trainee
CHUDLEIGH AREA YOUTH PROJECT
2016.09 - 2017.08
Youth and Children’s Work Trainee
GILLINGHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH
2014.09 - 2016.08
Youth Work Trainee
EXMOUTH WITHYCOMBE PARISH
2013.09 - 2014.08
BA (Hons) - Applied Theology and Missional Youth Work
MOORLANDS COLLEGE
9 2014 - 11 2017
Foundation Year - Youth Work and applied Theology
SWYM
08/2013 - 08/2014
A-Levels -
GYMNASIUM SEDANSTRASSE
8 2006 - 5 2013