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Job Opportunities with the United Reformed Church West Midlands Trust are advertised here.
From time to time we learn of opportunities for employment and/or voluntary service with some of our partners. Details of these will also be shown on this web page.
If your church would like to add a paid post or volunteer role here, please contact [email protected]
From time to time we learn of opportunities for employment and/or voluntary service with some of our partners. Details of these will also be shown on this web page.
If your church would like to add a paid post or volunteer role here, please contact [email protected]
Mersey Synod Clerk
Part time, permanent post up to 30 hours per week.
£32,500-£44,000 pa. FTE.
Mersey Synod seek to appoint a new Synod Clerk. The person will be an excellent administrator, strong team player
and be committed to seeing Mersey Synod grow into the future.
Duties and responsibilities include:
1. Working with the Moderator, staff team and volunteers to ensure the smooth running of Mersey Synod.
2. Representing and connecting Mersey Synod to the national church.
3. Line managing members of the Synod staff team.
4. Providing leadership on governance and GDPR across the Synod.
For further details download a job pack from the website: www.urcmerseysynod.org.uk/job-vacancies
Closing date for applications 26th June. Shortlisting 30th June. Interviews 16th July appointment to start as soon as possible.
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010: Part 1, Schedule 9, there is an occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian.
£32,500-£44,000 pa. FTE.
Mersey Synod seek to appoint a new Synod Clerk. The person will be an excellent administrator, strong team player
and be committed to seeing Mersey Synod grow into the future.
Duties and responsibilities include:
1. Working with the Moderator, staff team and volunteers to ensure the smooth running of Mersey Synod.
2. Representing and connecting Mersey Synod to the national church.
3. Line managing members of the Synod staff team.
4. Providing leadership on governance and GDPR across the Synod.
For further details download a job pack from the website: www.urcmerseysynod.org.uk/job-vacancies
Closing date for applications 26th June. Shortlisting 30th June. Interviews 16th July appointment to start as soon as possible.
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010: Part 1, Schedule 9, there is an occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian.
Accreditations Sub-Committee Convener
Do you have a passion to support people who release the church in its local community to flourish in faith, hope and love? Then this could be the opportunity for you!
Ministries Committee is looking for a convener for its Accreditations Sub-Committee to replace its current convenor who will complete their term at the July 2025 General Assembly. The convener will need to have working knowledge of the formal ministries of the United Reformed Church.
The Accreditations Sub-committee plays a vital role in supporting and creating new opportunities in shaping posts to be recognised as Church Related Community Work projects or Pioneering posts including current Special Category ministries, in approving certificates for ministers from partner churches both at home and abroad to serve with us, and in analysing trends in the Rolls of Ministers of the Word and Sacraments and Church Related Community Workers, Elders, Assembly Accredited Lay Preachers and Assembly Accredited Lay Pioneers.
Please click the link for the full role description and if interested in making an application or nomination, please email [email protected] for an application form.
https://urc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ASC-Convener.pdf
Ministries Committee is looking for a convener for its Accreditations Sub-Committee to replace its current convenor who will complete their term at the July 2025 General Assembly. The convener will need to have working knowledge of the formal ministries of the United Reformed Church.
The Accreditations Sub-committee plays a vital role in supporting and creating new opportunities in shaping posts to be recognised as Church Related Community Work projects or Pioneering posts including current Special Category ministries, in approving certificates for ministers from partner churches both at home and abroad to serve with us, and in analysing trends in the Rolls of Ministers of the Word and Sacraments and Church Related Community Workers, Elders, Assembly Accredited Lay Preachers and Assembly Accredited Lay Pioneers.
Please click the link for the full role description and if interested in making an application or nomination, please email [email protected] for an application form.
https://urc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ASC-Convener.pdf
Director of Ministry for Children, Youth, and Families for Solihull Parish
Solihull Parish is looking for a new Director of Ministry for Children, Youth, and Families. This follows the retirement of Linda Hicks who has served faithfully in this capacity for many years. This exciting new role, which will for the first time also include oversight of youth, starts from September.
The details (advert, role description and person specification) are here: Job & Volunteer Vacancies – Solihull Parish
It is a vital missional role so if you're passionate about young people and families, please have a look at the details above. Please pass this vacancy on to anyone who you think might be interested.
The details (advert, role description and person specification) are here: Job & Volunteer Vacancies – Solihull Parish
It is a vital missional role so if you're passionate about young people and families, please have a look at the details above. Please pass this vacancy on to anyone who you think might be interested.
CHURCH FAMILY SUPPORT & OUTREACH WORKER
THE CONGREGATIONAL MEMORIAL HALL Trust
The Congregational Memorial Hall Trust is seeking to appoint a Clerk to the Trustees to succeed the current postholder on his retirement. The role involves overseeing the general administration and financial affairs of the charity.
Hours : In the region of 35 to 40 hours per month, worked flexibly
Remuneration : £17,000 - £19,000 plus pension
The position will be home based with some meetings in Central London and Cambridge. The Congregational Memorial Hall Trust maintains the Congregational Library and makes grants to fund the work and mission of Congregational and United Reformed Churches.
For further information see the Trust’s website: www.conglib.ac.uk
Applications by email to [email protected]
or in writing to The Congregational Memorial Hall Trust (1978) Limited, 17 Springfield Park, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 2NH
Closing date for applications: 15th May, 2025.
Interviews will be held in London on 5th June, 2025.
Hours : In the region of 35 to 40 hours per month, worked flexibly
Remuneration : £17,000 - £19,000 plus pension
The position will be home based with some meetings in Central London and Cambridge. The Congregational Memorial Hall Trust maintains the Congregational Library and makes grants to fund the work and mission of Congregational and United Reformed Churches.
For further information see the Trust’s website: www.conglib.ac.uk
Applications by email to [email protected]
or in writing to The Congregational Memorial Hall Trust (1978) Limited, 17 Springfield Park, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 2NH
Closing date for applications: 15th May, 2025.
Interviews will be held in London on 5th June, 2025.
BUSINESS COMMITTEE CONVENOR
We are seeking immediate nominations and applications for the convenor of the Business Committee, as the current convenor will complete their term in the role at the July 2025 General Assembly.
As the Church Life Review gathers pace, the United Reformed Church is at a watershed moment, with an interesting and exciting journey of change ahead. Given its strategic and operational oversight of the work of General Assembly and Assembly Executive, including at times working under its delegated authority, Business Committee will play a vital part in shaping and equipping the church for a fresh chapter in the life of the URC. Being convenor of Business Committee at this seminal time is therefore an opportunity to make a significant contribution.
Please click on the link below for the full role description and if interested in making an application or nomination, please email [email protected] for an application form.
Please click here for the full role description: Business-Committee-Convenor-Role-Description.pdf
Applications and nominations close on 31 March 2025
As the Church Life Review gathers pace, the United Reformed Church is at a watershed moment, with an interesting and exciting journey of change ahead. Given its strategic and operational oversight of the work of General Assembly and Assembly Executive, including at times working under its delegated authority, Business Committee will play a vital part in shaping and equipping the church for a fresh chapter in the life of the URC. Being convenor of Business Committee at this seminal time is therefore an opportunity to make a significant contribution.
Please click on the link below for the full role description and if interested in making an application or nomination, please email [email protected] for an application form.
Please click here for the full role description: Business-Committee-Convenor-Role-Description.pdf
Applications and nominations close on 31 March 2025