51 jobs found in Reading

Children and Families Pioneer Location: Loddon Reach Benefice (Shinfield, Swallowfield, Spencers Wood, Beech Hill) Hours: 37 hours per week (including regular Sundays) Salary: £32,000–£34,000 | Contract: 3 years (with possible extension) Why join us Be part of a growing, outward-looking group of four Church of England parishes just south of Reading. This is a pioneering role for someone who loves children and families, wants to see people encounter Jesus through the Holy Spirit, and who can build sustainable, creative ministry across schools, homes and community spaces. Role summary You will develop and grow a children and families ministry across the benefice: creating welcoming spaces, launching age-appropriate activities, building school and community links, and recruiting and equipping volunteers. You will be supported by an experienced Team Rector and a well-resourced ministry team. Key responsibilities Design and run regular...

About Compassion UK Compassion is a Christian child development charity that sees beyond poverty to the incredible potential God has placed in every child and family. Partnering with more than 8,900 local churches in 29 countries, we work to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. You can read more about these principles and our history  on our website. About the role As our  Office Experience and Facilities Manager , you will help create a warm, organised, spiritually aligned space where every staff member, volunteer, and visitor can thrive. If you are passionate about hospitality, enjoy making things run smoothly, and are energised by leading people well, we would love you to apply. Role information 📍  Location:  Office‑based contract, working from Compassion House, Barley Way, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT 🕒 Hours:  35 hours per week across four days (Monday to Thursday), with a daily start time of 7:30  How you’ll make an impact: Set a warm,...

Life at Compassion UK   Looking for a Christian charity job where you feel right at home? At Compassion, we’re fun, friendly and professional. We’re passionate about our mission, working with excellence to see children set free from poverty. We put people first – our team have lots of opportunities to build relationships with colleagues, collaborating together and learning from others. If this sounds like an organisation where you could use your skills, take a browse of our current charity job vacancies, click on an online application form and go for it! We regularly have openings for charity fundraising jobs, charity marketing jobs, charity manager jobs and more. We’re a growing organisation so if you can’t see a role that fits your skills straight away, check back again or submit a  ‘register your interest’ form , allowing us to contact you when a suitable role meeting your criteria comes along.

The Pastor is a key role within the leadership team at Chinnor Community Church.   The Pastor is expected to fulfil the New Testament requirements of an Elder, in particular to have primary responsibility, together with the other Elders, for the spiritual development of the Church through discipleship and preaching of the Word.  The Pastor will also lead the Church in developing and encouraging new thinking in its witness to the village and beyond.

Holy Trinity & St Mary’s Guildford ( htsmguildford.org ) is seeking a full-time Youth & Children’s Minister with an inclusive vision of the Gospel to lead in the Ministry Team on building and extending our work. We are connected with a large number of children and young people through our amazing church choir and our links with our church schools (among others), and there is real potential to develop this work in exciting ways on Sundays and across the week. We offer warm, welcoming congregations, a large, highly-supportive and encouraging team of ordained and lay ministers, paid and voluntary, and a commitment to make this role the top priority in our resourcing in the years ahead. We’re not perfect. But we are open to growth, change and the insights that someone with the right experience and gifts can bring. If you fancy working in a busy town centre parish with a commitment to traditional and, more recently , contemporary worship, a vision that excludes no one (and...

This fully funded role is an exciting opportunity to develop and grow the children’s and youth ministry at St Lawrence’s, Hungerford and to connect with the young people of our town, through our schools and in our community. Redefining the post of Children and Youth Minister is part of our vision to share the good news of Jesus with our local community and become a church where everyone feels at home as the family of God, covering all ages. We’re looking for someone who’ll share that vision (together with our broader vision of becoming more Christ-like), and work with us to make it happen. If this exciting opportunity appeals, you’ll find much more information on our website: http://www.stlawrenceshungerford.org.uk/. Applications by cover letter and CV by 16th March, but early applications are welcomed & will be reviewed on receipt. (And if you are reading this after 16th March, please do check if the role is still open!) Salary: Up to £32,000 depending on...

2. Job Summary The successful applicant will oversee all of the work undertaken with children and young people. They will also be a member of the Church Leadership Team. The post holder will focus on adding value to and expanding on what is already being carried out by Church members. 2.1 Aims and Objectives Children and Young People To encourage and promote the development of a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ and thereafter to build them up in faith. To build a positive relationship with them that enables pastoral care to be exercised. To help them establish positive relationships with their peer group. To foster integration into the life of the wider Church for those who put their faith in Christ, in order that their spiritual gifts might be exercised and their full potential might be realised. Volunteer Leaders/Helpers To expand and develop the current group of leaders/volunteers. To build positive relationships with...

We are seeking a woman of godly character, with an interest in developing their pastoral and teaching gifts, to serve our ministry to women. Short term contract (2 years), full time, to start August-September 2026 Salary: £27,800 Closing date: 17th April 2026 For more information and details on how to apply, see stebbes.org/jobs

JOB DESCRIPTION   Job title: Associate Rector Teams: Senior Leadership Team Line manager: Rector Hours: Full-time Annual leave: 6-day Clergy work week with 36 days annual leave Place of work: St Aldates Church Centre, 40 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP Contract: Permanent (this is a clergy role with housing) PURPOSE OF THE ROLE We are looking to identify an Associate Rector to join us as we continue to respond to all God is doing in our city and our church at this exciting time. This key role will help us strengthen our leadership team and make the most of the ministry opportunities we see as a thriving and growing church. Working alongside our Rector and the Senior Leadership Team, the Associate Rector will help shape the direction of the church, overseeing key ministry areas and services. The right person will be inspired by the opportunity to use their gifts to make a real difference in and through the church. They will be...

Our current full-time Team Leader is approaching retirement age and we are looking to appoint a full-time Church Leader to take his place. We are looking for the person that God is calling to join our story and lead the church through the next chapters that God has marked out for us.  

3 Counties Vineyard is looking for a full time Associate Pastor and Worship Lead to join our leadership and staff team. This will be a key addition to our team and we are willing to flex the role for the right person. We envision this role living in the 3 Counties area and leading our pastoral team, overseeing welcome and newcomer integration, worship and prayer as well as supporting our senior leader in overseeing their services, including some leading and teaching. Full details of the role and person specification are in the job description document.

Is God calling you to lead an evangelical team ministry, sharing the good news and growing disciples in multi-cultural NW London? Has God gifted you in expository preaching, standing on the supreme authority of the Bible? Do you have a pastor's heart for the fellowship and community? Then prayerfully read our application pack at www.rlbc.org.uk/seniorpastor Applications via application form only Benefits: £38-41k+housing+pension

Do you love making things work smoothly so a church can thrive? Behind every vibrant, welcoming church is a steady hand bringing order, care, and vision to the details that matter. Christ Church W4 is looking for an Operations Director who is excited to serve both people and purpose—someone who finds joy in creating well-run spaces, supporting teams, and helping ministry happen with excellence and warmth. If you’re passionate about meaningful work, practical leadership, and being part of a community where what you do truly matters, this could be the role you’ve been waiting for. More details about the role can be   found here . Although our desire is to recruit a new full time Operations Director, we are happy to discuss a potential part time alternative for the right candidate. To apply, please complete the   Application Form   and return to the email address below. A   Declaration of Suitability  must also be submitted alongside the completed application form. We...

Children’s, Families and Schools Worker “Inspiring the next generation to follow Jesus” 35 hours per week including Sundays, £24,000 pa Are you passionate about sharing Jesus with children and families? Do you love building relationships and making faith accessible, fun, and engaging? Hope Church, a lively and growing Anglican church in North West Bicester, is seeking a full-time (35 hours a week) worker, gifted and passionate about ministry with children, families and schools. Who we are Hope Church is a charismatic evangelical Anglican church planted from Emmanuel Church Bicester (ECB) and part of the Bicester Team Ministry. Based in the heart of Elmsbrook, a thriving eco-town development, we are a welcoming community with a strong heart for mission. With many young families in our area, we long to see children and parents encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and feel part of God’s family. The Role We are looking for someone who will,...

Lead Secondary Teacher with English Specialism Maranatha Christian School, Sevenhampton – Near Swindon, Wiltshire Start date: September 2026 (or earlier by negotiation)  Contract: Permanent Salary: Dependent on experience Hours: 8:00am–4:30pm, with reasonable flexibility for a small‑school setting Website: https://www.maranathaschool.org/   At Maranatha Christian School we are seeking to build a Christ‑centred school that forms young people in wisdom and character as well as academic excellence. If you are called to shape a culture, disciple young people and help craft something beautiful for the next generation, then MCS may be for you. Where staff and pupils genuinely know and care for one another. A place in which faith is lived out daily, and where our small-school allows us to build something truly special and Kingdom centred. We are looking for a vision‑driven Christian leader who thrives in shaping culture, developing people, and building an excellent...

Children's & Families' Minister This is an exciting opportunity to oversee and develop our children’s and families’ ministry including Sunday children’s groups, toddler groups, family support and schools’ work. We are looking for a dynamic, relational leader who will help children to follow Jesus, support volunteers in their role and work alongside parents. You will have vision, energy, wisdom and sensitivity to take forward this ministry. You will be an initiative-taker and a team-builder. This is intended to be a full-time role but we would welcome conversations about part-time working. About Us We are a charismatic evangelical Anglican church , and in all that we do we seek to be Jesus-centred, filled and overflowing with the Holy Spirit, guided and inspired by the Bible, expectant and hungry for God to be at work in and through us. We passionately believe that children and young people form an integral part of the church family and, in partnership...

Pattern Church   was launched in December 2018 by the Diocese of Bristol as a Revitalisation Trust Resource Church with a vision of  inviting people into family to serve Swindon . Since then, the church has grown rapidly, planted two new churches (The Well and The Light Church), and become a hub of mission and community life across the town. The   Director of Operations   is part of the leadership of the church, providing the organisational, financial, and strategic backbone that enables mission and ministry to flourish. They will work closely with the Senior Leader, Trustees, and wider staff team to turn strategic vision into practical reality, ensuring strong governance, robust systems, sound stewardship, and an effective, faith-filled culture across all areas of church life. Our  team culture   is shaped by GRACE—we are Growing, Reliant, All-in, Championing, and Expectant. Everyone gets involved. There is a clear sense of what we’re trying to achieve together in...

Mitcham Lane Baptist Church is seeking a passionate Youth and Community Worker to pioneer and develop faith-based youth work with 11–18s in Furzedown, South London. This exciting role combines outreach, discipleship and community engagement, offering the opportunity to shape vibrant, inclusive youth programmes that support young people’s emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing and help them explore the Christian faith. The role is 30 hours per week (flexible, including evenings and weekends) with a salary of £30,000–£32,500 pro rata . We are also open to considering other options for working including part time, job share and as a paid student placement for a relevant training course. The post is offered on a 3-year fixed-term contract and has an occupational requirement for a practising Christian under the Equality Act 2010. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK required. Please see the job description and person specification for more details and head to...

Permanent Full-time, 35 hours per week Salary: Circa £38,599 - £40,180 per annum We are seeking a proactive and organised Hub and Helpdesk Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day operation of the URC Resources Hub and deliver an efficient, user-focused helpdesk service. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for enquiries, triaging and tracking queries through to resolution and escalating issues as needed. You will monitor Hub performance, flag content and technical issues, maintain service documentation and coordinate closely with the relevant teams and users to ensure a consistent and reliable service. The role also involves preparing regular performance reports and escalating risks or development needs, helping to support continuous improvement of the Hub’s operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent judgement, strong risk awareness and confident use of IT tools. You will have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, the ability...

About The Role Faith in Kids has been going through an exciting season of development and growth. As we continue to work towards our strategic objectives and growing the ministry, we are in need of a Communications and Content Producer to help us serve our existing audience well, grow our online audience, increase engagement across digital platforms in order to maximise the reach of our offer and deepen our impact.  Working with the Communications Director, this role will bring new skills, experience and expertise in high quality content production. We are looking for someone who has fresh perspectives and imaginative storytelling skills that captures attention, strengthens our reputation and shares the breadth of our offer in ways that engage and expands our core audiences. They will have high platform literacy and a marketing mindset with strong design instincts, film and written communication skills. This individual will need proven skills in being able to find the...