Churches Officer

Do you have a heart for creating new ways of doing and being church so that everyone can discover and grow in relationship with God and the Methodist Church?

• Establish new ecclesial communities with people unaffiliated with religious institutions or church.
• Work collaboratively to implement the New Places for New People strategy.
• Engage with individuals and communities on the economic margins.
• Promote social justice and inclusion in all aspects of ministry.
• Support and work alongside people experiencing addiction with sensitivity and care.

• Proven experience in creating and leading new church communities.
• Deep passion for evangelism and social justice.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities, including those on the margins.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Commitment to the values and mission of the Methodist Church.
• A member in good standing of a church in association with Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) or equivalent.
• This post carries an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a Christian (in accordance with the Equality Act 2010).

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work‑life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi‑leave and an on‑site Well‑being Adviser service.

We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.