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May 07, 2025

Youth Leader – Lightwave Forest Heath Hub (Full Time, Fixed Term to End of 2027)

£25,000 - £26,500 yearly
Full time Church/Ministry Youth and Children

Job Description

Are you passionate about seeing young lives transformed by Jesus?

Do you love building relationships, creating fun and faith-filled environments, and inspiring the next generation?

The Forest Heath Lightwave Hub (part of the Lightwave Community and the Church of England in Suffolk) is seeking a dynamic Youth Leader to serve in Red Lodge and surrounding rural villages. You’ll be part of a pioneering team helping young people (ages 10–18) discover a life-changing relationship with Jesus.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading and growing youth groups, including Youth Church, Trail Blazers, and Deep Rooted.
  • Creating exciting events, trips and outreach activities that draw young people in.
  • Equipping and mentoring young people to serve and grow in faith.
  • Connecting with schools and community organisations to reach young people where they are.
  • Building and training a team of passionate volunteers.
  • Supporting Sunday Junior Church and working alongside the wider “Growing Younger” team.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Is a practicing Christian with a vibrant personal faith in Jesus.
  • Loves being with young people and is young at heart.
  • Has experience leading youth work and delivering talks/discipleship activities.
  • Is highly organised, creative, and a great communicator (online and in person).
  • Understands the importance of community and evangelism in rural settings.
  • Can plan, manage, and evaluate ministry projects effectively.

Bonus if You Have:

  • Theological training or youth work qualifications
  • Experience with church-based or school-based youth ministry
  • Skills in social media and digital communication

What We Offer

  • A chance to shape a growing youth ministry in a supportive Christian team
  • Ongoing training and spiritual development
  • 25 days holiday + public holidays
  • Flexible working arrangements and TOIL (Time Off in Lieu)
  • Pension scheme (after probation)

Want to Chat First?

Email Alison Earl at alison.earl@cofesuffolk.org for an informal conversation.

Application Deadline: 4th June 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible

To apply go to:

https://www.lightwave.community/resources/red-lodge-youth-worker-role


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The Lightwave Community CIO
The Lightwave Community CIO

Lightwave is about shining God's light in Suffolk.  We are a dispersed Christian community, meeting in small groups, especially in rural areas. The name comes from the idea of light waves being the way in which light spreads into dark places. 

Lightwave shares the light of Jesus in practical ways.  Our groups are involved in combatting isolation and poverty, engage in youth work, care for creation and agricultural chaplaincy. 

We believe that Jesus calls all people to follow him and is concerned with our everyday lives.  We aim to be church for people who don't normally "do church" and our groups may meet in homes, pubs, offices, schools as well as churches. 

We are part of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich and always seek to collaborate with and support more traditional churches too. 

Our vision is for more people to come to know the light of Christ in Suffolk. We pray that each group is part of a great wave of God’s love