Jobs and Volunteer opportunities

Regional Surveyor (North)

• Home based with extensive travel throughout North England and Scotland
• Permanent contract, Full-time,Ìý35 hours per week & out of hours rota cover
• Salary: £50,000 per annum + Benefits (please see our benefits document)
• Chartered Building Surveyor or equivalent qualification is required

Regional Surveyor (South)

• Home based with extensive travel throughout South England and Wales
• 12 month Fixed-Term Contract, Full time, 35 hours per week & out of hours rota cover
• Salary: £50,000 per annum + Benefits (please see our benefits document)
• Chartered Building Surveyor or equivalent qualification is required

Safeguarding Committee – Convenor

We are seeking applications for the Convenor of the United Reformed Church Safeguarding Committee, you must be a member of the Ã山ǿ¼é.

You will have a commitment to helping improve and strengthen safeguarding practice across the Ã山ǿ¼é.

As the convenor of the committee you will be instrumental in overseeing the implementation of the Ã山ǿ¼é’s safeguarding polices and the strategic management of safeguarding across the denomination. You will support the Head of Safeguarding in their role as Secretary to the committee and you will chair the committee.

Terms of Reference are downloadable here and please see the job description and person specification here. More information on the role of a General Assembly Committee convenor can be found here.

To find out more details, please contact:

Sharon Barr – Ã山ǿ¼é Head of Safeguarding and Safeguarding Committee SecretaryÌý [email protected] / 07776 178 246

Applications will be screened by the Committee Secretary and Deputy General Secretary (Ministries). Shortlisted applicants will be asked to attend a meeting with them. Safer recruitment for all volunteers will be carried out for the successful applicant.

Congregational Fund Board Trustee

At the heart of the Congregational Fund Board lies a strong commitment to supporting ministers and students in times of financial need. This small yet impactful charity, with an annual income of approximately £20,000, offers vital assistance to aged and/or infirm ministers, ministers in training, and students facing sudden and unexpected financial challenges. The Board also provides annual study grants to students undertaking ministry training or higher-degree studies.

The Board is composed of both lay and ordained trustees and includes representatives from the Union of Welsh Independents, the Congregational Federation, the Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches, the Unaffiliated Congregational Churches Charities, and the United Reformed Church.

The Board is currently seeking a trustee to represent the United Reformed
Church.

As part of the Board, this role offers an opportunity to actively contribute to meaningful decision-making and to support the vital work of the charity, shaping its efforts to assist ministers and students across the community.

If you’re interested in volunteering for this role or would like more information, Ìýplease contact Ian Jones at [email protected]. We welcome individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels to join us in serving God.

CFB advert April 2026
CFB role description April 2026

Trustee ManagerÌý(Retired Ministers’ and Widows’ Fund)

The United Reformed Church is looking for aÌývolunteer to join as Trustee ManagerÌýof the Retired Ministers’ and Widows’ Fund — a 300 year old charity supporting retired ministers and widows.

We welcome interest, anyone from 18 years upwards; whether you are building experience, changing direction or bringing years of insight to share.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have an interest in facilitating support, finance or decision-making
• Want to build or share experience in leadership or governance
• Care about making a real impact

The commitment is light:

• Just 2 short meetings a year (usually online)
• Occasional in-person meeting in London (where possible)

Why get involved?

• Gain or contribute valuable experience
• Learn how charities manage money and make important decisions
• Help shape the future of a historic fund at a significant moment in its journey

No previous trustee experience needed — just curiosity, reliability and a willingness to contribute.

Interested or want to know more? Get in touch: Julian Macro at [email protected]

A meaningful opportunity to contribute your skills and be part of an important conversation.

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Person Specification

The Congregational Memorial Hall Trust – Voluntary roles

Help Shape the Future of a 150+ Year Legacy
Looking to make a meaningful impact while gaining unique experience? The Congregational Memorial Hall Trust is seeking 3 new members to join its charitable company —and we are especially keen to hear from people of all ages, backgrounds and experience.
Founded in 1872, the Trust was created to honour the courage of dissenting ministers who lost their positions following the Act of Uniformity of 1662. What began as an act of remembrance has grown into a lasting commitment to learning, fairness, and access to knowledge.
Today, the Trust supports the Congregational Library—now based at Westminster College in Cambridge —helping preserve centuries of thought, debate, and discovery.
We also take our values seriously: the Trust follows an ethical investment approach, with funds held in the CCLA COIF Charities Ethical Investment Fund.
Why join?
• Gain real experience in charity governance and decision-making
• Be part of preserving history while helping shape its future
• Bring your voice, ideas, and perspective to a long-standing yet progressive institution
• Strengthen your CV with meaningful, values-driven work
You don’t need to be an expert in theology or history—just curious, thoughtful, and keen to contribute.
Be part of something bigger—where the past inspires the future.

Interested? Get in touch to find out more.

Applicants are welcome to contact Steve Summers for further information [email protected]

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Person Specification CMHT 2

Trustee on the Board of Westhill Endowment

We are looking for someone with a passion for faith-motivated community projects, inter-faith cohesion, and religious education to serve as a Ã山ǿ¼é nominated Trustee on the Board of Westhill Endowment.

Meetings are held regularly and scheduled 12 months in advance. Trustees are expected to attend three full Board meetings per year (held in February, June, and November, with an option to join online or in person in Selly Oak, Birmingham), an annual half-day Strategy Workshop, and serve on one or two sub-committees (Grants & Projects, Financial Strategy, or Governance). The overall time commitment is between 5 and 10 days per year. Travel and reasonable expenses are fully reimbursed.

For more information please click the links below:

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Prospectus for New Trustees

If you’re interested in volunteering for this role or would like more information, please contact Victoria Blunt, Convenor of Nominations Committee at [email protected].

You are very welcome to contact Westhill Endowment directly to discuss the role with Diane Webb (Trust Office Manager) or Peter Ullathorne (Chair of the Board of Trustees):

• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 0121 472 8000

General Secretary

The Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME) is recruiting a General Secretary

The job:

The General Secretary is the visible and integral conduit of the network of Churches and Christian organizations (our members) and their commitment to migration. The general Secretary supports the Executive Committee (Excomm) of CCME and follows up on a daily basis.ÌýSecond to that, s/he organizes the advocacy of the Churches in the field of the policies on migration and refugees at the European level, in the European Union or otherwise. S/he represents the network in this advocacy task and informs the membership about the developments in this area. S/he manages a small team.

To apply:

For more information and application pack, please contact the chair of the recruiting committee Prof. Dr. Goos Minderman at [email protected]

Closing date for application: 30 September 2026.

Interviews in the first phase will be conducted in English and are planned to be held online in November and December 2026.

The following interviews in this selection process will be held in Brussels in person in January 2027.

Role to commence by summer 2027. A visa to work in Belgium will be necessary (but not essential before interview).

Deputy General Secretary – Programmes

Closing date: Sunday, 20 September 2026

About this Role:

The Deputy General Secretary – Programmes (DGSP) reports to the General Secretary and is a key member of the CWM Senior Management Team. The role has line management responsibilities and will involve international travel.

The DGSP role is to integrate and provide leadership, guidance and support to the CWM programmatic agenda, working closely with 36-member church denominations spread across 6 global regions, ecumenical partners, and other individuals and groups of common missional interests. The DGSP will be responsible for providing transformative leadership for the development and implementation of contextually relevant programmes built upon CWM’s strategic priorities.

The DGSP coordinates the framing of the missional agenda to guide CWM’s engagement with member churches, ecumenical partners and other organisations, such as people’s movements. He/she provides leadership to a team of Mission Secretaries and facilitates programme development and planning, monitoring and evaluating and reporting of CWM programmatic work.

For more information and application details, please click .