Ministry Vacancies

Employing Salaried Workers

Here you will find help, support and advice if you are looking to employ someone at your church / organisation and / or someone looking for a ministry job. You might be interested in the following ::

 

Vacancy Listings

I aim to advertise GREAT jobs which offer a decent remuneration, have a solid support structure in place and with regular line management and supervision for the worker.

If you’d like to advertise a post here – [read this first]  – then, if happy with those terms, please get in touch  by dropping me an email to ali@theresource.org.uk

Children and Families Team Leader / Full Time / St James by the Park, Shirley, Southampton

£29,000 – £34,000 depending on qualifications / experienceAre you passionate about helping children become disciplines of Jesus?

We’re an evangelical Anglican church in Southampton, looking to appoint a Children & Families Ministry Team Leader full-time (part-time / job-share applications allowed) to work alongside our Youth Ministry Team Leader in further developing our ministry to children and families in our local area. You would lead an established team of volunteers and join us at an exciting time as our Community Hall will re-open in the Autumn, following a complete refurbishment. This role will head up ministry to children age 0 to year 5 and their families, and include continuing our engagement with local primary schools.

For more information, including job description and application form visit : www.stjamesbythepark.org/jobs

Deadline for applications : Friday 29th May (12pm)

Interviews : Sunday 14th June (Morning and Afternoon)

Children and Families Worker / 16 – 20 hours a week / Launceston Central Methodist Church, Launceston (Cornwall)

£15.00 per hour (Methodist lay worker pay scale)

Do you have a passion for children, families and community? We are looking for a children and families worker to help build welcoming, joyful spaces where children and families can grow, connect, and belong.

About the Role

  • Supporting and developing work with children and families
  • Helping create fun, inclusive, faith based activities
  • Building strong relationships with the church and wider community

Hours are flexible (we are keen to shape the role around the right person)

What we offer

  • A friendly supportive church community
  • Meaningful work that makes a real difference

Interested or want to know more? Please get in touch with Debbie Garden for an informal chat or an application pack (debbie@giraffehr.co.uk 07466 676238. You can also download the job description, some further information, and an application form, or apply online at Central Methodist Family Worker.

Christian Youth and Community Worker / Mitcham Lane Baptist Church, Furzedown, London

£30,000 – £32,500 (depending on experience)

  • Are you passionate about seeing young people flourish?
  • Do you long to build authentic relationships, create safe and joyful spaces, and help young people explore faith, purpose and belonging?

We are seeking a creative, relational and faith-filled Christian Youth & Community Worker to pioneer and grow youth ministry among 11–18s in Furzedown and the wider local community.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a vibrant youth ministry in a warm, inclusive, multicultural church that seeks to Love God, Love People and Love Life.

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Loves Jesus and is committed to helping young people encounter faith in authentic and relevant ways
  • Can build strong relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds
  • Is excited by both hands-on youth work and long-term vision building
  • Can develop engaging youth programmes, discipleship opportunities and community outreach
  • Enjoys working collaboratively within a church and community setting
  • Will become an active part of the worshipping and relational life of the church

The role includes:

  • Leading weekly youth sessions and discipleship groups
  • Building connections with local schools and the wider community
  • Mentoring and supporting young people pastorally
  • Developing volunteers and young leaders
  • Helping shape intergenerational worship at MLBC
  • Creating welcoming spaces where every young person is valued and included

This role includes regular evening and Sunday working as part of the contracted hours, with active participation in Sunday worship forming a core part of the role.

We are also open to conversations around part-time working, job share arrangements, paid student placements linked to relevant training courses.

Location: Mitcham Lane Baptist Church, Furzedown, South London

Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Contract type: 3 Year Fixed-Term Contract

We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences who can help us reflect the inclusive heart of Jesus in our community.

For more information, an informal chat or to arrange a site visit please contact Rev Gemma Duggan on gemma.duggan@mlbc.org.uk or via 0208 677 5376 or head to mlbc.org.uk/job-vacancies

Application Deadline: 7th June 2026

Youth Minister / Full Time / St John’s, Woodbridge, Suffolk

£35,000 

The Youth Minister is an exciting new role for an inspirational and enthusiastic leader who feels called to share God’s love with a new generation in this place, and who can strategically and practically grow and develop our existing youth ministry.

To download the Job Pack [click here]

To download the Application Form [click here]

Closing Date : Friday 27th February 2026

Interviews : Week of the 9th March 2026

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact the vicar, Rev Charles Trefusis on 07878 460911 or email charles@stjohnswoodbridge.org.uk.

You can download our recruitment pack here cambournechurch.org.uk/vacancies which contains an overview of the Church, the recruitment process, application form and a job description for the role. The post is initially for two years, with the prospects of extension.

To apply please complete the application form and send it to bonnie.johansen@cambournechurch.org.uk with a full copy of your CV and a short two-minute video introducing yourself by :

12pm midday on Monday 16th February 2026.

Interview Dates:

1st interviews will be held via Teams on Wednesday 4th or Thursday 5th March, and in person for the 2nd interviews on the Wednesday 18 March 2026.