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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]
Administrator, Church Life Review, London
Are you ready to help support the Church on its important journey of change?
The Church Life Review (CLR) is a significant and important journey of change to fully review all aspects of the life of the denomination.
In this role you will work closely with the Programme Manager on all administrative aspects of the CLR, playing a vital role in seeing that they are properly supported in their busy schedule.
You will be educated to A level or equivalent with GCSE passes (grade A-C) in English and Maths. You already have experience of PA and administrative work in an office environment and are highly organised, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to operate with discretion.
We can offer you a flexible and friendly working environment; working from Church House and from home.
If you are interested in working with us and can meet the job requirements, please send your application form to:
Human Resources, the United Reformed Church, 86 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RT
020 7691 9871 [email protected] www.urc.org.uk/jobs
Closing date: 9 am, Wednesday 4 December 2024 Interviews: Tuesday 17 December 2024
The Church Life Review (CLR) is a significant and important journey of change to fully review all aspects of the life of the denomination.
In this role you will work closely with the Programme Manager on all administrative aspects of the CLR, playing a vital role in seeing that they are properly supported in their busy schedule.
You will be educated to A level or equivalent with GCSE passes (grade A-C) in English and Maths. You already have experience of PA and administrative work in an office environment and are highly organised, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to operate with discretion.
We can offer you a flexible and friendly working environment; working from Church House and from home.
If you are interested in working with us and can meet the job requirements, please send your application form to:
Human Resources, the United Reformed Church, 86 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RT
020 7691 9871 [email protected] www.urc.org.uk/jobs
Closing date: 9 am, Wednesday 4 December 2024 Interviews: Tuesday 17 December 2024
LAY PASTORAL WORKER - BIRMINGHAM b4
The Church at Carrs Lane is looking for a Lay Pastoral Worker.
Would you enjoy working within a local church to help grow its ministry and outreach?
Are you warm, friendly and welcoming?
Have you good listening and communication skills
Can you plan and organise?
The Church at Carrs Lane is a local ecumenical partnership between the United Reformed and Methodist Churches in central Birmingham.
You will work as part of a team with the ministers, elders and congregation to grow the ministry and outreach of the church and share its open, inclusive, justice-seeking vision and develop the Church’s ministry of welcome and hospitality. The Church at Carrs Lane is a city centre church. There are new people in the congregation most weeks, young professionals new to the city, students, refugees, individuals with multiple needs, seekers of all ages looking for a new or more inclusive community.
Candidates must be a member of the Christian Church and willing to work in accord with the vision and values of The Church at Carrs Lane.
Salary £29,120 pa if the role is full time
Funding is available for 35 hours a week but if you are interested in the post and would prefer a part-time role
please do still apply
Application Pack:
For further information and application pack please contact [email protected] or look online at https://carrslane.co.uk/job-vacancy-lay-pastoral-worker/
Closing Date noon on 23 November 2024 (extended from 12 November).
Interviews in December 2024
Would you enjoy working within a local church to help grow its ministry and outreach?
Are you warm, friendly and welcoming?
Have you good listening and communication skills
Can you plan and organise?
The Church at Carrs Lane is a local ecumenical partnership between the United Reformed and Methodist Churches in central Birmingham.
You will work as part of a team with the ministers, elders and congregation to grow the ministry and outreach of the church and share its open, inclusive, justice-seeking vision and develop the Church’s ministry of welcome and hospitality. The Church at Carrs Lane is a city centre church. There are new people in the congregation most weeks, young professionals new to the city, students, refugees, individuals with multiple needs, seekers of all ages looking for a new or more inclusive community.
Candidates must be a member of the Christian Church and willing to work in accord with the vision and values of The Church at Carrs Lane.
Salary £29,120 pa if the role is full time
Funding is available for 35 hours a week but if you are interested in the post and would prefer a part-time role
please do still apply
Application Pack:
- Job description Lay Pastoral Worker
- Person Specification Lay Pastoral Worker
- Application form Lay Pastoral Worker
For further information and application pack please contact [email protected] or look online at https://carrslane.co.uk/job-vacancy-lay-pastoral-worker/
Closing Date noon on 23 November 2024 (extended from 12 November).
Interviews in December 2024
Volunteer Opportunity: Chair of Retired Minister’s Housing Society
We are seeking immediate applications for Chair of the Board of the Retired Ministers Housing Society, which is an opportunity to provide a leadership role in a Christian housing environment seeking to provide quality housing to retired United Reformed Church Ministers. While RMHS is a Society, it is not a regulated provider of housing and is not subject to the requirements placed on regulated providers.
Do you have experience from the housing sector? Do you value good governance? Do you want to offer your professional skills in a different environment?
Are you interested?
The role description is available here, but if you want more information about the role please contact Victoria James on [email protected].
To apply please send a CV by email to [email protected]
Closing date for applications: noon 6th December 24.
Applications will be screened by the URC Chief Operating Officer and CEO of RMHS. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to attend a short meeting with them. References for all volunteers will be sought prior to positions being confirmed.
Please click here for the job description link:
Volunteer Opportunity: Board Members of Retired Minister’s Housing Society
We are seeking immediate applications for two positions on the Board of the Retired Ministers Housing Society, which is an opportunity to provide a leadership role in a Christian housing environment seeking to provide quality housing to retired United Reformed Church Ministers. While RMHS is a Society, it is not a regulated provider of housing and is not subject to the requirements placed on regulated providers
Do you have experience from the housing sector? Do you value good governance? Do you want to offer your professional skills in a different environment?
Are you interested?
The role description is available here but if you want more information about the role please contact Victoria James on [email protected].
To apply please send a CV by email to [email protected]
Closing date for applications: noon 6th December 24.
Applications will be screened by the URC Chief Operating Officer and CEO of RMHS. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to attend a short meeting with them. References for all volunteers will be sought prior to positions being confirmed.
Please click here for the job description link:
Head of Governance Services,
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Permanent, Full time 35 hours per week
£74,880 – 76,650 per annum
Are you ready to help the Church deliver effective governance and compliance during a time of significant change?
This role will be pivotal in horizon scanning as the Councils of the Church and the Church House team (as the Office of General Assembly) seek to manage risk and ensure sound governance, whilst enabling and supporting the flourishing of synods and local churches.
You will hold a law degree (or equivalent conversion) and are already working within a charity context with complex governance structures. You will be able to develop a broad overview of governance and its risk profile and design and run complex processes, including fitness to practice processes. You have excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to persuade and advise senior leaders.
We can offer you a flexible and friendly working environment with hybrid working from Church House in London and from home.
If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please send your application form to:
Human Resources, the United Reformed Church, 86 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RT
020 7691 9871 [email protected] www.urc.org.uk/jobs
Closing date: 9am, Monday 25 November 2024 Interviews: Thursday 5 December 2024
In accordance with the Equalities Act 2010: part 1, schedule 9, there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian and a member of the United Reformed Church or member of a Church which belongs to one or more of World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), Disciples Ecumenical Consultative Council (DECC), the Council for World Mission (CWM) Action of Churches Together in Scotland (ACTS), Churches Together in England (CTE), Churches together in Wales (Cytun), Free Churches Group (FCG) or Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI)*
Please find the job description here: urc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Head-of-Governance-Services-Final.pdf
£74,880 – 76,650 per annum
Are you ready to help the Church deliver effective governance and compliance during a time of significant change?
This role will be pivotal in horizon scanning as the Councils of the Church and the Church House team (as the Office of General Assembly) seek to manage risk and ensure sound governance, whilst enabling and supporting the flourishing of synods and local churches.
You will hold a law degree (or equivalent conversion) and are already working within a charity context with complex governance structures. You will be able to develop a broad overview of governance and its risk profile and design and run complex processes, including fitness to practice processes. You have excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to persuade and advise senior leaders.
We can offer you a flexible and friendly working environment with hybrid working from Church House in London and from home.
If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please send your application form to:
Human Resources, the United Reformed Church, 86 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RT
020 7691 9871 [email protected] www.urc.org.uk/jobs
Closing date: 9am, Monday 25 November 2024 Interviews: Thursday 5 December 2024
In accordance with the Equalities Act 2010: part 1, schedule 9, there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian and a member of the United Reformed Church or member of a Church which belongs to one or more of World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), Disciples Ecumenical Consultative Council (DECC), the Council for World Mission (CWM) Action of Churches Together in Scotland (ACTS), Churches Together in England (CTE), Churches together in Wales (Cytun), Free Churches Group (FCG) or Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI)*
Please find the job description here: urc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Head-of-Governance-Services-Final.pdf
