15 church leadership jobs found in London

For over a year, we’ve been praying for the right moment to appoint someone to this role— we’re excited that our congregation has caught the vision and funded a post for a minimum of three-years. If you are passionate about helping children and families go deeper in faith and have the experience to develop new ministries and projects, then we may have been praying for you! St Mark’s is a growing, diverse Anglican church serving Kensal Rise and Harlesden. Our parish is small, but over 1,000 children attend three primary schools and a large nursery within a mile of our church. Each Sunday, we welcome over 40 under-12s, making St. Mark's one of the largest children's churches in our borough. Remarkably, this ministry has been built and sustained entirely by volunteers: 30 committed team members run and grow 3 age-groups, which shows how deeply we all believe in children's ministry. Children’s ministry is not a side-project at St Mark’s, rather God is calling us to go deeper in our...

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...

Holy Trinity with St John's are seeking a full-time Resource Hub Lead - Families and Children 0-8 to lead and develop mission and outreach among families with young children and in link parishes across the Diocese as part of the Rochester Diocese Called Together Programme. For further information and an application pack, please go to our website or follow the QR code above. If you would like a conversation about the post, please contact the Church Office in the first instance ( office@htsj-penge.church ).

Do you feel called to lead discipleship and community transformation in a diverse urban setting?  Morden Baptist Church  seeks a  Lead Minister  to help grow and shape God’s work in Morden. Our vision: “Growing disciple-makers who transform Morden and beyond.” We are a welcoming, diverse church, rooted in Scripture and committed to sharing the good news of Jesus in accessible ways. We value the contribution of all, releasing people into their gifts and calling. Based in South West London, our church family represents 20+ nations. We are actively engaged in our community through Food Bank, Community Fridge, Youth Ministry, and programmes for older people. We enjoy vibrant, expectant, spirit-led worship and our 2026 theme is “Pursuit of God.” We seek a leader to  deepen discipleship, strengthen community presence, and discern our next season together .  Is God calling you to make a lasting, transformational impact? Email: dsl@mordenbaptist.co.uk for application details.

We are looking for an experienced and relational Youth Worker to lead and grow our work with young people. This is an opportunity to invest in an already strong and committed group of young people, helping them deepen their faith, build meaningful relationships, and play a full part in the life of the church.   This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about discipleship, enjoys building relationships, and is able to work with initiative while collaborating closely with church leadership. You will also play a key role in supporting and developing a team of volunteers who help deliver this work.   If you are motivated by seeing young people grow in faith, confident working in a relational and dynamic environment, and excited by the opportunity to shape and evolve youth work within a supportive church community, we would love to hear from you.

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...

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...

Join Our Team as Children’s Minister at St Peter’s, Maidenhead! Are you passionate about helping children encounter Jesus and grow in their faith? Do you thrive in a creative and relational environment where you can make a lasting impact?  St Peter’s Maidenhead is looking for a  Children’s Minister  to lead and develop this vital ministry. Who We Are As a church family committed to  LOVE JESUS, SHARE LIVES, and TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES . We believe in nurturing children’s faith, equipping parents, and reaching out to the wider community. 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 seeking someone who: Has experience leading children’s ministry and school outreach. Brings creativity and energy to engage children and families. Is passionate about equipping parents to disciple their children. Has a deep, mature faith and can...

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. Please note: you must have a right to work in the UK for this role. 

The Parish of Chanctonbury, has a rooted foundation of Word and Spirit ministry, and is looking for a full-time Associate Vicar to support the Rector by leading a fresh season of mission and multi-generational growth in one of the churches in the parish.

DIRECTING ELDER Ashford Community Church, Francis Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 7UR Package: £27k to £33k + 3 bed house To play a prominent role in the Eldership of this growing Church The successful applicant will be a committed Christian who has experience/ability in Christian pastoring and Biblical teaching For details of the position contact vacancy@ashfordcommunitychurch.com Closing date for applications: 29th May 2026 Start date can be flexible but the aim is for February to April 2027 Website: www.ashfordcommunitychurch.com

We are looking for someone who loves Jesus Christ and is passionate about making disciples among young people to join our energetic Families team. This full time role offers a competitive package with housing provided. CHILDREN'S PASTOR: To be responsible, in partnership with parents, for the discipleship and development of children from age 3-11 both within the church and in the wider community  Coordinating effective transitions into and out of age groups Developing and mentoring of young leaders Recruiting, empowering and supporting teams of volunteers who will lead and staff activities so that they are effective and able to teach, build relationships Supporting whole-life worship of volunteers and growth in personal discipleship – including praying for and with them. Outreach to children outside of church, independent of families Collaborating with the Sunday worship team and welcoming team so that children and young people experience church and are not...

This is an exciting shared role across Phase Hitchin and Christchurch Methodist and United Reformed Church. The purpose of this role is to support and inspire young people across school, church and community settings. You will strengthen wellbeing, create safe spaces for faith exploration and build consistent, positive relationships with young people in Hitchin and the surrounding area. The role is structured so that approximately 45 percent of your time is invested in Phase school and community delivery, 45 percent in Christchurch youth ministry, and 10 percent in shared partnership activity that strengthens collaboration across the town. You will join two aligned, supportive teams committed to helping young people thrive. The role is one coherent calling working across two aligned organisations, who already work closely together. Christchurch is a Methodist and URC ecumenical partnership with over 200 members based in Hitchin, North...

Purpose of the role: To serve on the leadership team of The Ladygrove Church (TLC) and to oversee our Children’s and Family’s work.   Who we are: TLC is a small but growing church in Didcot based in a parish whose population is rapidly expanding due to two new residential developments. Our current minister joined us in 2025 and we are in an exciting season of change and growth.   Key Responsibilities: Cultivating one's own prayer life and theological foundation for ministering in this role Strengthening the discipleship and spiritual development of children and families within our church Actively engaging with our children’s work as it currently operates and discerning a path forward which better serves the needs of children/families/wider congregation. Leading and coordinating the children’s work at TLC Building, overseeing and resourcing a team of lay volunteers to support the Children’s and Family’s work...