21 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,...

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

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.

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,...

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...

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 team, we are in need of an Events Coordinator to assist in the planning and delivery of our online and in-person events and supporting our training manager in the growing training provision. This role will bring experience and expertise for Faith in Kids to deliver high quality training and events.    The ideal candidate will bring previous experience in planning and delivering a range of events. The ideal candidate will also have a strong understanding of how to run online events. The candidate would ideally have gained their experience within a Christian organisation but this is not essential.    This role will suit someone with high energy, who loves meeting new people and getting them excited about what we do, while also bringing attention to the details and getting things done....

This is a key role within our team dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service. You will be the first point of contact for all of Stewardship’s customers, especially those using our giving platform. In this role, your customer service expertise will shine as you understand client needs, assist with a diverse range of enquiries, and resolve issues promptly to deliver an exceptional and joyful experience for every customer that brings our mission and values to life. We’re looking for a warm, customer-focused individual who is passionate about delivering great service, creating meaningful connection with Stewardship’s customers and prospective customers, and helping those we serve be the best stewards of the resources God gives them.

Half- to Full-time: (18.75 to 37.5 hrs per week) depending on availability of successful candidate Contract: 3-year fixed term (with potential to extend) Start date: As soon as possible (Spring 2026 ) St Mary ’ s is a vibrant and growing parish church in the Cotswolds, committed to “ Living in God ’ s love, Living out God ’ s love.” We are deeply engaged with our community and work closely with The Branch Trust , a charity that grew out of the church ’ s mission to serve the local community. We are launching an exciting new Parish Nursing Ministry to reach out to those who are lonely, isolated, and in need of holistic care. This post will provide administrative support to the Parish Nurse in the first instance and (depending on the availability of the successful candidate) undertake general administrative responsibility for the parish. We are looking for someone to join our team and play a...

We are hiring – join our team! Are you someone that is passionate about children and young people having a real relationship with Jesus? Do you enjoy building relationships, empowering teams and growing young leaders? Do you want to be a key part of the community in the sweet spot of London – with easy access to the thriving city but also close to nature and quiet spaces? If so, you could be our next  Interim Youth & Children Pastor . It's exciting to see how God has blessed our children and youth work and we are now looking to appoint someone full-time for an initial period of 12 months, with a view to the role becoming permanent. We are looking for someone that enjoys creating vision and empowering teams of volunteers to lead and disciple children and young people into a life of faith in Jesus. We seek someone who is: a strategic thinker who is good at building relationships, teams and developing young leaders passionate about children and young...

·Be a known Christian presence in school, provide pastoral support which promotes the emotional and spiritual wellbeing of pupils and staff. ·Contribute to pastoral aspects of the school curriculum, including Mental Health and Wellbeing, Human Spirituality, Relationships and Sex Education, and Transition. ·Offer mentoring and guided listening and where appropriate prayer, to the whole school community. ·Be willing to lead school assemblies, after school and holiday activities and projects. ·Act as a representative of The Cotswold School and local churches both on and off site, upholding the values and good reputation of both. ·Strengthen relationships between the school, local churches and wider community. ·Respond creatively to opportunities for connection between the life of the school and local churches, including places of existing youth work. ·Identify and respond to opportunities for new youth work projects at locations across the south of the North Cotswold Deanery. ·Work...