Jobs and Volunteer opportunities

Moderator – Southern Synod

• Full time, seven-year termed appointment
• Ã山ǿ¼é Minister’s stipend
• Nomination Closing Date: Thursday 16 April 2026
• Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 1 May 2026
• Interview date: Friday 22 May 2026

We are seeking to employ a finance officer (AAT level 3 or higher) as part of our Resources team to support the life and work of the United Reformed Church in the Eastern Synod.

Part time, 25 hours per week (flexible, including occasional evenings and weekends).
Salary: £25 – £42,500 pa FTE
Office based, with some working from home permissible, and a Full driving license as occasional travel around the Synod is a desirable requirement.

Closing date: 4pm on Monday 13 April 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 21 April 2026

Schools and Youth Worker

We’re recruiting for Schools & Youth Worker, a shared role between and supporting young people across school, church and community in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

This is a unique opportunity to build on Christchurch’s established youth work and Phase’s experience of working in schools, to build community and connection in schools and support young people on their faith journey.

Fixed term contract 3 years
Full time – 37.5 hours per week, flexible working including evenings and Sundays
Salary: £29,000 per annum
Closing date for application:  Sunday 12 April 2026

More information and the job pack can be found at:

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 current or recent working knowledge of safeguarding with children and/or adults at risk and have an understanding of contextualised safeguarding withing the faith setting.

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 Secretary  [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.

Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Nominations Committee as the Ã山ǿ¼é Youth Representative!

Are you passionate about making sure young voices shape the future of the United Reformed Church? Want to help build a more diverse, exciting, and forward-looking Church?

This is your chance to step up, represent Ã山ǿ¼é Youth nationally, and influence who helps lead the denomination into its next chapter.

The Nominations Committee plays a major role in supporting the Ã山ǿ¼é as it adapts, evolves, and begins a fresh chapter of change. By helping oversee how volunteers are recruited for General Assembly Committees, you’ll be part of a team shaping the Church’s future direction.

We’re looking for a Youth Member to join the Committee and bring the perspective, energy, and experience of Ã山ǿ¼é Youth.

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Convenor to the Board of Studies – Westminster College

The Convenor of the Board of Studies is appointed by the College and agreed by General Assembly which appoint the postholder to the Board of Governors and also as a Trustee of the College.

Clerk to the Board of Studies – Westminster College

The Clerk to the Board of Studies is a full voting member of the Board and an elector for the Lewis and Gibson Scholarship award along with Senatus, Chair of the Governors and Convenor of the Board of Studies.

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Church Life Fund Committee – Convenor

Are you passionate about how the Church strategically invests in its future?

We are seeking applications for the Convenor of Church Life Fund Committee, a new General Assembly committee advising the United Reformed Church Trust on the use of the restricted Church Life Fund.

As Convenor, you will chair the Committee, lead its work under delegated authority from General Assembly, and play a key role in shaping how the Church provides shared services, makes grants for lay workers in local churches, and funds new communities of discipleship and worship.

We are looking for someone with experience of chairing or leading committees, a strong understanding of Ã山ǿ¼é governance and charity practice, and a commitment to good stewardship.

Terms of Reference are available here.

For an informal conversation, please contact:
Myles Dunnett, Director of Strategy and Programmes – [email protected]

To apply, please complete the application form and return it by email to [email protected] and [email protected]

Appointments are subject to the Ã山ǿ¼é safer recruitment process and confirmation by General Assembly.

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Business Committee Youth Representative

Do you want to help shape the future of the United Reformed Church, increase your communications skills, expand your network, and help represent the next generation of Ã山ǿ¼é leaders?

We’re seeking a dedicated young person under the age of 26 to join the Business Committee.

The Business Committee sets the agenda for the big meetings of the Ã山ǿ¼é (General Assembly and Assembly Executive) and works to make sure that they run smoothly. We help plan, organise, and sometimes even make decisions on behalf of General Assembly.

On the Business Committee, you will:

• Influence key decisions
• Develop leadership skills
• Bring a unique perspective

Apply now and make a difference in the United Reformed Church!

Email [email protected] to request an application form.

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Faith in Action Committee Members

Do you have a heart for discipleship and mission? Do you want to make a difference in the life of the wider Ã山ǿ¼é and beyond? We are looking for new Committee members- this is your opportunity!

The new Faith in Action Committee (combining the work of the previous Children and Youth, Education and Learning and Mission Committees) are looking for new Committee members.

We are looking for people with an interest in two of our focus areas: Children and Youth/Intergenerational (2 people), Education/Lay learning (2 people). Each member will advocate for their focus area but also be a general member of the Committee promoting the work of mission and discipleship in the Ã山ǿ¼é.

The Faith in Action Committee supports the United Reformed Church’s outreach in terms of evangelism and witness; public issues; community engagement; pioneering; ecumenical & interfaith relations; intergenerational worship; global & intercultural ministries; racial justice and legacies of slavery; as well as ministry among children, young people and young adults, intentionally listening to their voices; net zero advocacy; lay learning; and world justice through the Ã山ǿ¼é’s Commitment for Life programme. The role of the Committee is to support and guide the Faith in Action staff team in implementing the work agreed by Assembly through the Mission Strategy created to reflect the focus areas vital to the life of the Ã山ǿ¼é.

For more information or to have a conversation about this, please email [email protected]

Please click the below link for the full role description, person specification and Terms of Reference and if interested in making an application or nomination, please email  [email protected] for an application form.

Closing date: 20 April 2026

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This is a 1 year Fixed-Term, Full Time vacancy.

Are you a young Christian who is passionate about issues of justice and peace? Do you want to explore the intersection of faith, policy, and politics, and potentially pursue a career in one of these fields? The Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) is recruiting to two full time paid internship positions to start in September 2026.

Interns work as part of a small ecumenical team on a diverse range of tasks and initiatives including communications, policy, campaigning and supporter engagement, contributing to the public advocacy and political engagement work of the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches.

Salary: £26, 936 per annum
Location: London (Hybrid)
Closing date: Friday, 10 April 2026
Interviews: Wednesday, 6 May 2026