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We are seeking a gifted, innovative, energetic and passionate Youth & Children’s Ministry Worker to lead and develop our young people and will play a key role in discipling young people, supporting their spiritual growth, and engaging with their families as part of the wider church community. We have a number of gifted volunteers who work with the children and young people and we are now at a stage where we believe it is the time to invest more in our young people by being available for them at a key time in their lives. 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. Duties and Responsibilities • To personally model the Christian life in such a way that it draws others to do the same. • To co-ordinate a programme for young people geared to encourage a lifelong commitment to and relationship with Jesus Christ. • To exercise active pastoral concern to all who fall within this area of responsibility. • To represent the needs and views of the children and youth to the wider Church or enable where appropriate, the young people to do this themselves. • To encourage and support the existing and potential leaders so that they too can help young people to come to and then grown in faith. • Enable young people to play a significant part in helping the Church to fulfil its desire to be at the heart of the community. • To facilitate the training of volunteers to engage in sustained outreach to young people within the community. • To work in partnership with the Church leadership to produce a strategic plan for the on-going children and youth ministries of the Church. • To fulfil any other reasonable responsibilities deemed appropriate by the Church Leadership Team. About you A committed personal faith in Jesus Christ and an ability to work out the implications of that faith in a professional children’s and youth work context. • Having been baptised as a believer. • Agreement with the vision & values of our church http://www.hillypark.uk/vision-values • It is essential that the person appointed would worship at and be a member of Hillingdon Park Baptist Church. • Approachable and discerning. • Willing to work in partnership with other organisations, both Christian and secular. • A proven ability to establish and develop relationships with young people, families, Church leaders, members and the wider community. • A willingness to work flexible hours What We Offer • Up to 35 hours per week with flexible scheduling, though core hours will include Sundays and youth events. • Salary: £28,000 per annum (based on 35 hours per week). Part-time also considered (pro-rata). • Annual leave: Five weeks plus bank holidays. • Contributory pension scheme • A supportive and respectful working environment. • Regular supervision meetings and mentorship opportunities. • Access to relevant training, including safeguarding – Level 2 & Level 3 (mandatory every three years). Our Church and Community This Church exists to enable people to enjoy fellowship with God, to become more like Christ and, by the use of its abilities and resources, to serve Him in the local community and beyond. We believe that our church is not a building but a Family of people. We are trying to live as Jesus Christ would in a rapidly changing world, and are seeking to find ways of expressing His life in our community and beyond. We are a Baptist Church belonging to the Baptist Union of Great Britain, and are members of the Evangelical Alliance. We believe in expressing the visible unity of Christ’s church. We engage ecumenically locally and with other faith networks. Our worship styles vary, sometimes we are lively, sometimes quiet but always we are seeking to be led by the Holy Spirit. Sunday services Currently our services are at 9.30am and 11am. The 9.30am services are more reflective and include worship, a message and prayer; this is followed by an all-age service at 11am which is livelier and includes activities for all ages to get involved with. At present, our children and young people are fully involved in our services. Between the services tea and coffee is served and this is a chance to catch up with each other. Children & Young People during the week - Wednesday afternoons 1pm – 2.45pm (Term-time) Tadpoles – a stay and play group for pre-schoolers with their parent or child minders, - Friday evenings in the church: Friday Kids for those aged 5 up to Year 5 - 6pm – 7.30pm Friday Youth for School years – 6 to age 18 - 8pm – 9.30pm - Sunday Evening Revive - A Bible Study Group for those aged 13+ meets in various locations on alternate Sunday evenings. Full job description and application pack available on request by emailing secretary@hillypark.org.uk

• Manage the partnership with the Churches in China in Bible-related projects including Bible translation, publication and distribution, engagement, and advocacy. • Supervise and provide guidance to the team of Project Managers to manage the delivery and implementation of our projects in China.

Manage multi-faceted communications within the UBS fellowship, as well as outside the fellowship, to increase awareness, support and facilitate the raising of resources and funds for CP Bible ministries, through working with the CP Bible Programmes Team and CP church partners in China in the harvesting and reporting of testimonies and stories from the field, evaluating and crafting appropriate responses to fundraising enquiries.

Hours: 17.5 per week, fixed term for 3 years Salary: £15,689.91 (FTE £31,379.82) to £17,245.94 (FTE £34,491.88) The Diocese of Leeds are launching an exciting new phase of the Barnabas Lay Leadership Development Programme, and we are seeking a Hub Leader (Fixed term for 3 years) to help equip and empower lay leaders, particularly in underserved communities, areas of deprivation, and among global majority heritage groups. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and deliver a programme that nurtures confident, mission focused lay leadership across our parishes. There are three half time posts available (fixed term for 3 years): one in Halifax, one in Huddersfield, and one in Bradford. Please confirm in your application which of these locations you are applying for, or if you wish to be considered for more than one. About the Role The Hub Leader will create and lead a local hub of the Lay Leadership Development Programme within a specific area of the Diocese. Working closely with clergy, laity, volunteers, and the Barnabas Programme team, you will identify and recruit participants, deliver training, and ensure each individual receives the mentoring and support they need to grow in their missional leadership. You will play a key role in helping participants develop practical skills, deepen their discipleship, and take forward sustainable missional initiatives in their parish contexts. Key Responsibilities • Establish and grow local hubs by identifying potential lay leaders for programme cohorts. • Design and adapt the training scheme to local contexts, drawing on Mustard Seed (Diocese of York) learning and support. • Deliver a year long programme of training, teaching, and development. • Work with clergy to support the development of lay leaders and encourage participation in the hubs. • Maintain strong communication between the hub, deanery, and Diocese, including sharing stories and learning. • Oversee mentoring arrangements and support participants in forming ongoing mentoring relationships. • Recruit and support volunteer assistant hub leaders. • Help participants identify and act on missional opportunities within their parishes, including supporting missional events. • Contribute to the development of new hub locations. • Work with the Barnabas team to develop sustainable mission and leadership pathways within parishes. • Capture learning, track outcomes, and report to the Barnabas Programme Board. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact ben.walker@leeds.anglican.org The Diocese of Leeds is proud to be recognised as one of the top ten charities in the UK to work for, according to Best Companies. We were ranked: 6th best charity to work for in the UK, 14th best company to work for in Yorkshire and the Humber, 21st best small company to work for nationally. These achievements reflect the positive culture we strive to create - one where colleagues feel supported, welcomed and able to thrive in their roles. Our flexible working practices, commitment to excellent workplace facilities, and our active staff groups - including the Social Group and Staff Engagement Forum - help foster a collaborative, supportive and enjoyable place to work. We’re committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. That’s why all our vacancies are shortlisted anonymously, removing personal details from applications to ensure every candidate is assessed purely on their skills and experience. The package includes a competitive salary, flexi-time scheme, an 8% non-contributory pension with an additional 5% matched contributions, hybrid working (50%), Cycle to work scheme, EV salary sacrifice scheme and 25 days’ (Pro rata) annual leave plus bank holidays and four customary days a year (between Christmas and New Year). There is an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. A full DBS check is required for the successful candidate Closing date: 10 May 2026 Interviews: 26 May 2026 Our Values The Diocesan values, Loving, Living, Learning, are vital to the way we encourage equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We aim to: • Love God, the world and one another. • Live in the world as it is, but, drawn by a vision of something better, we want to help individuals and communities flourish, • Learn when we get things wrong, by listening and growing together. The Diocese of Leeds is proud to be a Living Wage Employer. Leeds Diocesan Board of Finance (The Board) is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and the workplace and in avoiding unlawful discrimination. Accordingly, the Board will ensure that recruitment and selection, training and development, and promotion procedures result in no job applicant or employee receiving less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, class or caste, religious belief or lack of religious belief (unless this is an occupational requirement), disability, trade union membership or non-membership, gender or sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, responsibility for dependents or being a part-time or fixed-term worker. The Board’s objective is to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and otherwise treated solely on the basis of their relevant aptitudes, skills and abilities. For clergy applying to this role, your Area/Suffragan Bishop must be informed of your applications at the earliest opportunity. Furthermore, you must seek a Diocesan Bishop’s Licence in order to be eligible for a new role, and please be aware that granting a licence is subject to a CCSL from your Area/Suffragan Bishop. The Diocese of Leeds is currently unable to sponsor candidates without Right to Work in the UK. Candidates must have Right to Work in the UK to take up this role. To download a copy of our policy for the recruitment of ex-offenders from the diocesan website, please click on the below link: https://www.leeds.anglican.org/vacancies

About Us We are a mission-driven housing initiative dedicated to ending family homelessness through an innovative Micro Equity Home Ownership model. We raise capital through community share offers to purchase homes for homeless families with children—enabling residents to build ownership gradually by purchasing shares in their home over time, providing security, stability for the families and children to recover from their difficulties and rebuild their lives in a safe environment. Role Overview We are seeking a passionate and results-driven Fundraiser to lead and support capital-raising efforts for our community share offer. You will play a key role in engaging individuals, social investors, and community networks to invest in a scalable solution to homelessness. This is an opportunity to combine purpose with performance—raising funds that directly provide secure homes and long-term stability for vulnerable families. The initiative will work in partnership with local support communities and faith communities to build supportive networks that help families recover from the challenges they have faced. This initiative also offers meaningful opportunities for the support communities to outreach and to share knowledge through practical support for families in need. For more information on the Homes for Kids Project, visit: www.microequity.org Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute fundraising strategies to promote the community share offer • Identify, engage, and build relationships with potential investors (individuals, institutions, and community groups) • Present the Micro Equity model clearly and compellingly to prospective investors • Organise and host events, webinars, and presentations to attract investment • Build partnerships with aligned organisations, networks, and influencers • Manage investor communications and follow-ups throughout the investment journey • Maintain accurate records of leads, investor engagement, and funds raised • Collaborate with marketing to develop campaigns and outreach materials • Meet and exceed agreed fundraising targets Key Requirements • Proven experience in fundraising, sales, investment promotion, or business development • Strong communication and presentation skills • Ability to build trust and relationships with a wide range of stakeholders • Self-motivated, target-driven, and entrepreneurial mindset • Passion for social impact, housing, or tackling homelessness • Experience with community shares, social investment, or property is a plus (but not essential) What We Offer • Opportunity to be part of a high-impact, mission-led initiative • Flexible working arrangements • Performance-based earnings with strong upside potential • The chance to help deliver real homes for homeless families • A collaborative and purpose-driven team environment Success Measures • Total capital raised through the community share offer • Number of active investors engaged and converted • Growth of investor network and partnerships • Contribution to scaling the Micro Equity model Remuneration and Incentives Performance-based fee of 2% of fund raised: • Part-time target: 500,000 per year → £10,000 fee • Full-time target: £1,000,000 per year → £20,000 fee • High performer target: £2,000,000 per year → £40,000 fee Additional incentive: For each property successfully funded, the fundraiser may nominate themselves, a friend, or a family member as a potential tenant for a future property they help deliver, subject to standard tenancy screening and approval. How to Apply Please submit your CV and a short statement outlining your interest in social impact fundraising and why you are suited to this role. Send application with CV to info@microequity.org

The Finance Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the financial health, transparency, and accountability of Mercy UK. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, supporting strategic decision-making, and maintaining strong financial controls. Please note: This position carries an Occupational Requirement on the grounds of religion and belief in keeping with current guidance. The postholder must be able to demonstrate a Christian belief and value system, in line with Mercy UK’s statement of faith, ethical framework and core competency statement. About Mercy UK Mercy UK (registered Mercy Beyond Limited) is a Christian mental health charity committed to empowering individuals to live free and stay free through trauma-informed, faith-based support. Mercy UK delivers its mission through a range of services, including The Freedom Journey, an in-depth, transformative programme that supports emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing. The charity also trains leaders and organisations in trauma-informed discipleship and provides resources such as the Keys to Freedom discipleship course, which has reached thousands across the UK and beyond. As the UK host of the international Mercy Beyond family, Mercy UK also provides governance oversight, training and operational support to emerging Mercy Beyond associates across Europe, and beyond.

MERCY MINISTRIES UK is a vital Christian charity dedicated to addressing the needs of various groups, including children and young people. With a strong commitment to values aligned with the teachings of Jesus, the organisation provides essential services such as housing, education, advocacy, and health support. Its activities are deeply rooted in Christian principles, aiming to uplift those in need, prevent poverty, and promote well-being. As it operates within a framework of faith, MERCY MINISTRIES UK embodies the Christian call to serve and uplift others, making it a beacon of hope in the community.

You will help teach children across age 7 - 17 years the bible. In a simple, practical, and yet powerful ways, you will help impacts the knowledge of Jesus into young people. You will be available to come on-site on any of the days of the Bible School which is July 27 - 31, 2026.

We need a volunteer to give us some advice about our website. There might be the opportunity to then work on it, but that is not required, we just really need some technical advice to troubleshoot and also look at long-term solutions. You need to have knowledge and experience of choosing and interacting with webhosts, of php versions, sql servers, page cache and server response times etc. This would involve a video call with a charity worker, looking at our current arrangements and giving advice about the best way to proceed. You need to be user focused and able to explain concepts well and patiently to a lay person. You need to have experience supporting people to develop or manage their own website. This could be a one-off volunteering opportunity, or could possibly be as a long-term advisor as and when needed (likely to be occasional). The website is newteam.org.uk. If you are interested please email Louise at admin@newteam.org.uk with a very short paragraph of why you are suitable to volunteer in this role and ideally with the email address, name, role and organisation/church name and website of a referee who you have done some website work or advice for, so that we can briefly confirm with them. A little about us: We are a tiny Christian charity (no full-time employees although we are working towards employing one) that do urban youth work, focusing on those on the margins. Youth work/management staff manage and update the website but there have been changes recently that are beyond our very limited expertise. (newteam.org.uk)

Youth Hub Lead Washington Youth Hub (Tyne & Wear) Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience) Full-Time | 3-Year Fixed Term (initially) An exciting opportunity to shape youth mission across a whole town Are you passionate about seeing young people encounter Jesus, grow as disciples, and find a place to belong in the local church? We are looking for an inspiring and strategic Youth Hub Lead to pioneer and develop the Washington Youth Hub — a collaborative initiative between three local churches: Hope Family Church, Washington Holy Trinity, Washington Village St George’s, Fatfield Together, we are stepping into a bold vision to engage young people across all four comprehensive schools in Washington, build on strong existing relationships with other schools in the area, and explore future opportunities beyond. About the Role This is not a typical youth worker role. As Youth Hub Lead, you will: Build and lead a Hub & Spoke model of youth engagement, connecting schools, community, and church Develop mentoring, pastoral support, and student leadership pathways in local schools Create clear discipleship journeys from first contact through to active church participation Equip and release young people as leaders in their schools and communities Work collaboratively across three churches, bringing unity, vision, and momentum You will be supported by: A growing team of trained volunteers A UK–USA mission intern and teams Strong partnerships with local schools The use of the Ten10 Bus for outreach and engagement A committed and prayerful multi-church steering group What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who is: A passionate follower of Jesus, committed to discipling young people An excellent relationship builder, able to connect with schools, churches, and young people A confident leader and communicator, with experience in youth ministry or a related field A self-starter, able to pioneer, organise, and sustain new initiatives A team player, excited about working across church traditions in a collaborative environment Experience in mentoring, schools work, youth leadership development, or mission is highly desirable. What You’ll See Happen Through this role, you will help: Engage hundreds of young people across Washington Establish sustainable mentoring and discipleship pathways Raise a generation of young leaders See young people connected into Hope Family Church, Holy Trinity, and St George’s Build something that no single church could achieve alone Why This Role Matters This is a rare opportunity to: Shape youth mission across a whole town Work at the intersection of church, school, and community Pioneer something innovative, collaborative, and deeply impactful Be part of a vision that is both strategic and Spirit-led Key Details Location: Washington, Tyne & Wear Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time, 3-year fixed term (with intention to extend subject to funding) Employer: Hope Family Church, on behalf of the Washington Youth Hub partnership How to Apply To apply: Send a covering email to gavin@hopefamilychurch.co.uk, briefly outlining your experience and calling to this role and then we’ll send you an application form. Your covering email is not a personal statement but a brief explanation of your experience in youth ministry and why you feel you’ll be a good fit for this role Application Deadline: May 29th, 2026 For an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Gavin Rushton: Gavin@hopefamilychurch.co.uk Safeguarding The PCC of Hope Family Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to Safer Recruitment & People Management, pre-appointment checks, including references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. Diversity We celebrate and value our diversity and are committed to continuing to grow in diversity across our church and in leadership. We actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Genuine Occupational Requirement An Occupational Requirement exists for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. You must have permission to work in the UK.

14 hours per week: £9,791.60 per annum. Do you have great administration and people skills, and a passion for supporting and promoting our church in Christian mission? Holy Apostles, Cheltenham is seeking to appoint a skilled, experienced part-time Church Administrator* who will: ● Ensure the smooth running of our growing church’s activities, all year round. ● Be the first point of contact for a variety of enquiries - the friendly face of HA. ● Encourage and support our lovely volunteers. ● Administer external and internal communications, engaging our community. For more information, a job description/person specification, and application form, email us now on hr@holyapostles.org.uk Holy Apostles is committed to the Church of England’s Safer Recruitment practices and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. *Please note that this role carries an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith. God led | Spirit inspired | Open and inclusive | Always growing | Fully engaged

The Parish of Oxcose, known as Hope Family Church, embodies a deep commitment to Christian values through its focus on religious activities and community service. Governed by the Parochial Church Council, it not only provides vital facilities but also promotes spiritual engagement among its members and the wider public. This charity stands out as a beacon of hope and faith, dedicated to serving both God and the community. Through diverse charitable objectives, it reaches out to those in need while firmly rooted in Christian teachings, making a significant impact on the lives of many.

CUF wants to build flourishing communities and tackle poverty, by partnering with churches and groups all over England, and we are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to shape and grow a major gifts programme, which has been identified as a key opportunity for growth. You’ll be working closely with our Head of Fundraising and Communications in a small team that values fundraising creativity, and has some great partnerships and resources for you to build on. We’re seeking a motivated self-starter, with a track record of initiating, managing and developing relationships with high net worth individuals and grant-making bodies, and securing five-figure donations and grants. You will find, and nurture relationships with, philanthropists and non-statutory grant-makers. Some of these will be existing donors, and warm prospects, and others you will identify by research (we’ll provide some administrative help). You’ll also engage with Trustees, and senior staff, to identify and nurture Christian philanthropists and grant body decision-makers within their spheres of influence. You’ll develop cases for support and write funding applications (helped by the wider staff team) and will build a robust income pipeline based on relational asks, including in person. Stewardship is key, so we want a skilled communicator with great organisational skills. You’ll have a passion for local social action, and will thrive in our collaborative team culture. How to apply For an informal conversation about this role and for more information, please contact our Deputy CEO, Adam Edwards: adam.edwards@cuf.org.uk To apply, please email an up-to-date CV and covering letter (we will only shortlist CV’s with a covering letter!) outlining your relevant skills and experience as relating to the responsibilities and person specification (full details on our website), to: HR Officer, Email: hr@cuf.org.uk