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.

Youth and Children’s Lead / 37hrs a week / Parish of Sholing, Southampton

£28,000 – £30,000

The Parish of Sholing is seeking a proactive and experienced Youth & Children’s Lead to oversee and grow our provision for children and young people across St Mary’s Church, Sholing and Veracity Life.

At Veracity Life (Community Focused) :

  • Lead and grow children’s and youth provision
  • Build partnerships with schools and local organisations
  • Support and equip volunteers
  • Respond creatively to local need
At St Mary’s Church (faith based):
  • Develop discipleship pathways for children and young people
  • Strengthen Sunday provision
  • Help young people explore and grow in Christian faith
You’ll work closely with the Vicar and wider leadership team, taking ownership of youth and children’s provision while contributing to the overall vision of the parish.
We’re looking for someone who is:
  • Experienced in youth / children’s work
  • Confident working under their own initiative
  • Strategic and organised
  • Relational and community minded
  • A practicing Christian committed to the mission of St Mary’s

This is a significant opportunity to shape provision that supports young people in the community and nurtures faith within the church.

Closing Date : Sunday 22nd March 2026 (Midnight)

For full details and to apply [Click Here]

Youth and Community Worker (11-18s) / 30hrs a week / Mitcham Lane Baptist Church, Stretham

£30,000 – £32,500 (pro rata)

Mitcham Lane Baptist Church is seeking a passionate Youth and Community Worker to pioneer and develop faith-based youth work with 11–18s in Furzedown, South London. This exciting role combines outreach, discipleship and community engagement, offering the opportunity to shape vibrant, inclusive youth programmes that support young people’s emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing and help them explore the Christian faith.

The role is 30 hours per week (flexible, including evenings and weekends) with a salary of £30,000–£32,500 pro rata. We are also open to considering other options for working including part time, job share and as a paid student placement for a relevant training course.

The post is offered on a 3-year fixed-term contract and has an occupational requirement for a practising Christian under the Equality Act 2010. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK required.

Please see the job description and person specification for more details at this link [Mitcham Vacancy] to find out more about the church do check out the website [here].

To apply for this post, download and complete the application form and email it to gemma.duggan@mlbc.org.uk

Application Deadline: 6th April 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.