Youth Pastor

About Saint Paul’s

Saint Paul’s Hammersmith is a vibrant Anglican church at the heart of London, dedicated to encountering God and awakening our city. We strive to be a white-hot centre of faith where people experience God’s presence and are empowered to live out their calling in every aspect of their lives. Our vision is to see God’s Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven, equipping our community to make a lasting impact on London.

We are committed to nurturing faith, fostering community, and being a resource for the wider city through the use of our spaces and facilities. This includes creating opportunities for connection, creativity, and compassion that bless both the church family and the neighbourhoods around us.

A key part of this vision is our work with young people. Our youth vision is centred on young people encountering God, awakening schools, and seeing a generation fully alive in Christ. Around 30–40 young people regularly engage with our youth ministry, supported by a passionate and committed core team of volunteers. We believe that investing in the next generation is vital for the renewal of the Church and the transformation of our city.

Role Purpose

The Youth Pastor will lead, nurture, and develop the youth ministry (ages 11–18) at Saint Paul’s, shaping it into a thriving and spiritually vibrant community. This role involves fostering discipleship, mentoring relationships, growing strong volunteer teams, and developing innovative outreach programmes. The Youth Pastor will build strong connections with local schools, maximise collaboration with existing initiatives and embody the vision of Saint Paul’s to empower the emerging generation in their faith and leadership.

We are open to creative possibilities in building the best possible youth ministry at Saint Paul’s. Even if this role doesn’t completely align with what you’re looking for, we would still love to hear from you.

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Key Responsibilities

Vision and Discipleship

· Communicate and inspire the vision of Saint Paul’s Hammersmith to young people aged 11-18.

· Foster healthy spiritual growth in the youth community through meaningful relationships, mentoring, and group discipleship.

· Develop and oversee a structured mentoring and discipleship network for the youth.

Mission and Outreach

· Create and deliver a mission action plan aimed at reaching local unchurched youth, with a vision of building strong relationships with surrounding secondary schools.

· Innovate, plan, and execute engaging youth events and activities that appeal to and impact young people from various backgrounds.

· Run and oversee the midweek evening youth and Sunday youth provision.

Volunteer Leadership and Development

· Manage the trainee youth pastor and oversee the Discipleship Year students attached to the youth team.

· Recruit, equip, train, and pastorally support volunteer youth team, ensuring they are effectively resourced and inspired to lead.

· Offer spiritual guidance and practical training to empower the volunteer team to excel in their roles.

Family and Community Engagement

· Continue to build positive and supportive relationships with parents, providing clear communication and guidance about youth ministry activities.

Safeguarding and Administration

· Ensure the youth ministry is a safe and welcoming environment, fully compliant with safeguarding policies, including DBS checks and training.

· Maintain accurate and efficient organisational systems for planning and executing events and activities.

General Leadership

· Participate actively in the pastoral and missional leadership of Saint Paul’s.

· Model, uphold, and champion the vision and values of Saint Paul’s within and beyond the youth ministry.

· Collaborate as a proactive and committed member of the broader ministry team.

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Desired Skills and Experience

· Proven experience in youth ministry, demonstrating measurable growth and discipleship among young people.

· Track record of recruiting, training, and developing effective volunteer teams.

· Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging and motivating youth, parents, and volunteers.

· Passionate about youth evangelism and discipleship, with a demonstrated desire to share the Gospel effectively.

· Experience and passion for developing young leaders equipped to influence their communities and wider society.

· Strong verbal communication skills, ideally with preaching and teaching experience in a church setting.

· Ability to build relationships across diverse communities, understanding and connecting effectively with young people and their families.

· Competent organisational and administrative skills for managing events and ministry activities.

· Robust understanding and practical experience of safeguarding best practices for young people and vulnerable adults.

· A track record of creativity and innovation in youth ministry.

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Personal Qualities We seek someone who is:

· Deeply committed to the vision, mission, and values of Saint Paul’s.

· A passionate follower of Jesus with a vibrant personal faith.

· Relational, approachable, and skilled in building meaningful connections.

· Adaptable and resourceful, thriving in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

· Committed to personal and spiritual growth, integrity, and accountability.

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Working Requirements

· Proof of right to work in the UK according to UK legislation.

· Work schedule: 35 hours per week, Sunday – Thursday with some evening work.

· Attendance at Tuesday morning staff meetings.

· This post carries a genuine occupational requirement for the holder to be a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

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Key Church Services and Events

· Key annual church events: Annual Parochial Church Meeting, Church Weekend, and select evening events.

· Easter and Christmas services.

· Staff events, including an annual retreat (typically 1 week in January).

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Package

· Annual salary: £27,000 – £35,000 depending on experience.

· Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus a day off for your birthday.

· A generous toil allowance.

· Benefits: Employer pension contribution, annual staff retreat week at Centre Parcs, multiple staff investment days, and professional development opportunities.