Current Vacancies

We are seeking an experienced youth and families pastor who has a passion and expertise for establishing positive and productive relationships with families and a commitment to their participation in the life of the church.

The successful applicant will have a nationally recognised qualification in Children’s, Youth or Community work or equivalent experience evidenced for the role.

Contract: Initially for a 3 year period when it will be reviewed in the light of funding and staffing needs.

Pay: £23,712 per annum Hours: 38 hours per week

Location of job: Hybrid role - Andover Methodist Church with opportunities for some home working

Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 30th April 2024
It is proposed that interviews will be held on 23rd May 2024.

This role is an important part of promoting our vision to Andover and as such has a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian (as outlined by 2010 Equality Act, Sec on 9).

For further details and an application form please contact the Circuit Administrator on 07885 842231 or kenandtes.circuit@gmail.com

We are seeking an experienced pastoral worker who has a passion and expertise for delivering care home ministry and a commitment to the well-being of older people.

The successful applicant will have proven experience of working in a pastoral context within a church or community groups in a paid or voluntary capacity in previous roles.

Contract: Initially for a 3 year period when it will be reviewed in the light of funding and staffing needs

Pay: £12.00 per hour (£24,960 per annum pro-rata)Hours: 24 hours per week

Location of job: Hybrid role, based at care homes in West Berkshire with opportunities for some home working

Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 30th April 2024
It is proposed that interviews will be held on 21st May 2024.

This role is an important part of promoting our mission to Hungerford, Newbury & Thatcham and as such has a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian (as outlined by 2010 Equality Act, Section 9).

For further details and an application form please contact the Circuit Administrator on 07885 842231 or kenandtes.circuit@gmail.com

Church and Community Chaplain (18 hours per week, £12,036 per annum)

Are you looking for a new role, serving and caring for others? As part of our developing strategy we are looking to appoint a Church and Community Chaplain who will focus on discipleship, chaplaincy and evangelism at the Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church.

The role involves working collaboratively in partnership with the Minister and staff team, and with the Leadership and Action Teams of the Church.

You will have strong listening and inter-personal skills, that enable you to develop a chaplaincy service as an intentional Christian presence for groups and individuals using the church and its café.

For an initial informal chat or if you want to know more please contact the Minister of the church, the Rev Ruth Fry at ruth.fry@methodist.org.uk or 01962 882828.

Application deadline: Friday 12th April 2024

Interview on: Thursday 18th April 2024

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the appointee with attendance at both Foundation and Advanced Modules of the Creating Safer Space courses.

See the full role description and terms and conditions, person specification and information about the church: https://www.wermethodistcircuit.org.uk