45 jobs found in Reading

The Berkshire and Hampshire Borders (BHB) Methodist Circuit is a network of twenty-five churches across western Berkshire and northern Hampshire, united by a vision to proclaim God's love as a justice-seeking community. Our mission is to be a growing, inclusive, and evangelistic church where faith deepens and communities are transformed.  As Operations Manager, you'll be the backbone supporting our work. Working with the Leadership Team, you'll coordinate the operational infrastructure that keeps twenty-five autonomous churches running — from property and finance to safeguarding and compliance — empowering churches and outreach staff to deliver high-quality support to church members and vulnerable people. The Role You'll provide operational guidance and support to the Circuit Leadership Team and Circuit Meeting (Trustees), attending meetings and preparing reports on governance matters. You'll manage the Circuit Finance Officer, ensuring sound accounting practices, financial...

We are hiring a Youth Worker who will develop, lead, and nurture the faith of young people across Burghfield and Mortimer villages. Mortimer and Burghfield Methodist Churches have growing numbers of young people in their congregations. At Mortimer four teenagers and six primary school aged children regularly worship, and at Burghfield eight teenagers and 12 primary school aged children are present most Sundays. Beyond Sunday worship, the secondary school aged children attend a fortnightly Sunday evening youth club, along with another dozen young people from a neighbouring church. An additional mid-week group is being set up, and a Bible study for the older young people (16+ ) is running this summer – shared with a third local free church. Summer holiday clubs are often run with other local churches, and youth weekends, firework nights, BBQs, alpha courses and baptisms are part of both churches’ heritage. There are experienced and new volunteers in both congregations....

Join Our Team as Youth Minister at St Peter’s, Maidenhead! Are you passionate about seeing young people encounter Jesus and live distinctively for Him? Do you thrive in a creative and dynamic environment where you can make a real impact? St Peter’s Maidenhead is looking for a  Youth Minister  to lead and grow our thriving youth ministry. As a church family, we are committed to  LOVE JESUS, SHARE LIVES, and TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES . We believe in nurturing the next generation to live out their faith with courage, authenticity, and purpose. You’ll be joining a  friendly, motivated, and supportive team  who are united by a shared vision for seeing lives transformed by Jesus. What We’re Looking For We’re searching for someone who is both  brave  and  kind : Brave : You’ll tell a better story, inspiring young people to live boldly and distinctively for Jesus in today’s world. Kind : You’ll meet young people where they are, walking alongside them with...

Operations Director, Christ Church Woking, 28-32hrs/wk (FTE £40k-£45k depending on experience) Are you passionate about helping a church fulfil its God given vision? Do you have the necessary organisational, strategic, and leadership skills to enable church operations to run effectively and efficiently, while maintaining focus on vision and priorities?  Could you be our next Operations Director? Christ Church Woking is a charismatic Anglican church based in the heart of Woking town centre, with a vision to love God in worship, love each other in community, witness to Christ in word and action, welcome in newcomers, and to be a blessing to the World.  The church membership is around 300 adults, with roughly 350 adults and children worshipping on a Sunday. The Operations Director will play a key role in all areas of strategy, vision, planning, and delivery. You will have: Experience of management and/or leadership in a...

Join us for a faith-filled apprenticeship year at KCA. Serving alongside the staff team you'll have the amazing opportunity to grow in your gifts and gain invaluable ministry experience. We have several ministry streams you can serve in - Worship, youth, kids, tech, operations and while these would be your main focus, there would be a wide experience of church ministry. This role would be suitable for those aged 18-25 and is a voluntary position with expenses covered. Please visit  kca.church/apprenticeship-year  for more information or to make and application. Application close on June 30th 2026.

The Diocese of Guildford is seeking a Mission Enabler to encourage and support parishes to develop a mixed ecology approach to mission and ministry.   Mixed ecology lies at the heart of our diocesan vision, Transforming Church, Transforming Lives.  Building on the progress already made in our priorities of growing disciples, growing younger and more diverse communities, we want to increasingly embed mixed ecology across the diversity of our diocese.  We are looking for an innovator who can enable parishes in taking their next steps in mission - offering practical support and encouragement to them as they discern and develop their mission to everyone in their parish context.  This is a relational and outward-facing role. As a key part of the Mission Enabler Team, you will work alongside clergy, lay leaders and volunteers, accompanying them as they establish and grow New Worshipping Communities and Fresh Expressions of Church.  You will also help to...

For 1 in 5 people worldwide, the Bible remains inaccessible in their own language. Wycliffe Bible Translators has been working to change this since 1953, and with over 4,000 languages in active translation today, the pace of progress has never been faster. But the work is far from done — and the people behind it need a leader who can help them thrive. We are seeking a strategic Director for People & Culture to join Wycliffe’s leadership team. You will have a track record in senior people leadership, with deep expertise across talent development, member care, and organisational culture. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will oversee both the care and support of 250+ mission members serving globally, and the people strategy for a 65-strong remote-first UK staff team. Monthly in-person gatherings are held in the Oxfordshire area. For a seasoned People and Culture leader with a heart for global mission, this is a rare opportunity to join a remarkable organisation at...

Headley Down Community Church (HDCC) is seeking to appoint a part-time Lead Pastor, to lead the church though its next phase of development.  HDCC is the only church in Headley Down and serves a population of about 5,000 living in Headley Down itself as well as drawing church attendees from the surrounding towns and villages. The Lead Pastor we are seeking to appoint will work three days per week (24 hours per week), spread over the week (including some evening work), with key activities including the Sunday morning service.  The Lead Pastor is expected to manage their hours, to ensure at least one full day off per week; days of work may vary from week-to-week although this will require flexibility to coordinate and provide support for urgent pastoral needs. The Lead Pastor role is accountable to the Chair of the Trustees, working with the Pastoral Leadership Team (PLT), with the following being the main areas:- a)      Services – leading HDCC services,...

J.John and Philo Trust are looking for an enthusiastic and organised   Personal Assistant   to join the team at Philo Trust supporting J.John’s administration. The position of Personal Assistant is an essential role within the organisation to ensure J.John’s many engagements are planned and prepared to best ensure our charitable objectives are fulfilled. It is vital for the successful applicant to have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude with past experience that demonstrates a high degree of experience as a Personal Assistant showing flexibility and excellent attention to detail. The role of Personal Assistant varies significantly depending on the initiative, event or project and the role continues to develop. Location:  Chorleywood, Hertfordshire Job type:  Full-time Salary:  Dependent on experience Closing date:  There is no fixed closing date. Applicants considered on application. Please note, we are actively seeking candidates for this vacancy and will be conducting...

  St. John’s Wonersh, Surrey                                                                         Children and Families Leader Up to £27,300 (15-30 hours)   We’re looking for someone passionate about helping our children (aged 0-11) grow in faith. At St. John’s we believe that children are the heartbeat of our community, bringing unfiltered energy and love of life to all they do. We long for every child and family to feel welcomed, safe and excited to explore who Jesus is. Could you lead and shape the continuing growth of our children and families ministry? Accommodation negotiable. For further details, please contact clare@wonershchurch.org.uk

The Pioneer Families Worker will nurture, develop, and oversee children and families ministry at Andover Methodist Church , while also pioneering a new expression of church and community engagement among families on the Picket Twenty housing development .   The role combines pastoral care, missional outreach, community building, and faith exploration , with a particular focus on families who may have little or no prior connection to church. The post holder will help create welcoming, inclusive, and relational spaces where faith can be explored naturally and safely.   Key Responsibilities   1. Children and Families Ministry at Andover Methodist Church Oversee and develop existing children’s and families work, including Sunday activities, week day outreach, and start new midweek after school provision. Support, encourage, and coordinate volunteers involved in children’s and families ministry. Work with the minister and leadership team to ensure...

Vision   We are one church family across Andover seeking the presence of God, rooted in Word, Spirit and Sacrament, and sent to make disciples, plant congregations, and seek the good for our town and villages.   Worship lies at the heart of this vision. We long to become a people among whom God is pleased to dwell and to make his presence known. We seek worship that welcomes the Holy Spirit, honours Jesus Christ, and creates space for lives to be transformed – worship that is wholehearted, expectant, accessible, excellent, joyful, and shaped by the presence of God.   Context   The Parish of Andover is a growing multi-site church serving the town and surrounding villages through several congregations, of a variety of traditions.  We are committed to mission, discipleship, evangelism, church planting, raising leaders and social transformation.   We are seeking an outstanding Worship and Creative Ministries Pastor who can help grow both...

Vision    We are one church family across Andover seeking the presence of God, rooted in Word, Spirit and Sacrament, and sent to make disciples, plant congregations, and seek the good for our town and villages.   Context    The Parish of Andover is a growing multi-site church serving the town and surrounding villages through several congregations, of a variety of traditions.  We are committed to mission, discipleship, evangelism, church planting, raising leaders and social transformation.    We have an extensive social action mission delivered by ‘Lighthouse’ building on strong links with the NHS, Town and Borough Councils and other charity and corporate organisations .     This role provides strategic leadership to the Parish and clergy in supporting the vision for growth and ensuring strong governance, efficient systems and professional operational delivery.   We are looking for an organised, energised, detail...

ABOUT US St Andrew's Watford is a growing Church of England church in the Diocese of St Albans, located in the Nascot area of Watford, Hertfordshire. Our vision is to be a church that is rooted in Jesus, becoming more like him, and sharing his love. We are a warm, welcoming, and increasingly diverse church with a heart for worship, discipleship, community, and mission. Over recent years we have seen significant growth across all ages. Our worshipping community has grown from around 60 people in 2021 to over 130 today. Children's ministry has grown from just two children to more than thirty children regularly connected to church life, alongside a thriving weekly toddler group and growing youth ministry. We believe this is an exciting season in the life of our church. We are seeking someone who is passionate about helping children encounter God, supporting families to grow in faith, and developing ministry that reaches our local community with the love of Jesus....

We’re looking for a music director to steer our growth in worship. We’re an open evangelical charismatic church, looking for the right person to lead and expand our existing worship team, and enhance our sung contemporary worship.  You will oversee our worship ministry, motivate, equip and develop our existing musicians, recruit and train new members and nurture people’s faith, musical gifts and creativity. If you’re a good musician, with experience of leading worship in a paid or unpaid capacity then we’d love to hear from you. This is a part time role that can be done alongside other commitments, offering flexible working (noting Sunday responsibilities), great colleagues and a budget to support your ministry and professional development.

We’re seeking a strategic and relational Operations Manager who is excited about bringing clarity, organisation and momentum to the ministry and mission of our church. Working closely with the Vicar as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be someone who can bring strategic oversight to our operations while gladly rolling up your sleeves when needed to handle practical details and see things through to completion. You will shape and oversee all our operational functions, ensuring that our people, resources and buildings are effectively aligned to bring our vision to life day by day. With scope to develop robust systems, lead our administrative staff, and offer support to an exciting upcoming building redevelopment project, you'll play a pivotal role in helping us pursue our vision to Encounter Jesus, Build Community and Seek Transformation.  Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 24th June 2026. Interviews will be held on Friday 3rd July 2026.