Graduate opportunities

Bearfield Church is seeking a Children, Youth and Families Outreach Worker.  The purpose of this exciting new post is to pioneer, develop and lead the delivery of the youth, families and outreach work of Bearfield Church in the local community.

About the Role-
The Children, Youth and Families Outreach Worker will enable the church’s mission amongst, and discipleship of children, young people and their families, through leadership, encouragement and direct work with a variety of groups within and outside Bearfield.

About You-
The successful applicant will be a committed Christian, have vision and passion, be a great communicator and a self-starter, with experience of working with young people, children and families.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for helping children get to know Jesus, who enjoys building relationships with young families and children and who has a vision for reaching beyond the walls of the church and into the local community. Although some experience of working with parents and children aged 0-11 is essential, ongoing training is available.

St Nicolas is an active mid-sized church set in the heart of Great Bookham, a
friendly community of 20,000 residents and with three schools in the
immediate vicinity. Although there is already some fruitful ministry in place, including GLOW Sunday School and regular weekday groups, there is scope for developing the work in both the church and community.

We are looking for a dynamic leader for our youth ministry. Someone who loves Jesus and loves seeing young people come to faith and grow in their faith.

You will be committed to developing a vision, building teams, training others and delivering an exciting and fun youth ministry that young people want to be a part of.

This is a new paid staff role and builds on the great work of our dedicated volunteer children’s and youth teams at St Paul with All Saints over many years. The role will require elements of building on existing ministries and pioneering new ones both inside and outside the church in our community.

Your role will involve working across two Youth for Christ centres, focusing on developing Wiltshire Youth for Christ’s existing community and school-based ministry in the Marlborough area (3 days per week) and continuing and developing the Healthy Minds project in secondary schools in Swindon. (2 days per week). You will engage with young people, allowing them to encounter the Good News in ways relevant to their lives. You will be involved in other initiatives as required.

To apply please email: fergus@wiltshireyfc.org.uk OR admin@syfc.org.uk

This leadership role involves overseeing each element of the foodbank project including; distribution centres, warehouse, donations, fundraising, communications, networking and signposting.

Manage and run the foodbank in conjunction with the church trustees

Oversee and troubleshoot the needs of the various teams

Lead Brentwood Foodbank steering group and liaise with the Trustees as required

Direct and support the existing team of volunteers in:

Support running of warehouse (with warehouse manager)

Organise re-supply of food stocks to foodbank centres

Manage all foodbank volunteers (ensuring adequate training & support)

Liaise with clients, referral agencies, funders, and donors to grow the project, raise awareness and funds, and resolve any issues that may arise

Pioneer the future of Brentwood Foodbank for the glory of God

To apply please email: doddroadchurch@outlook.com

Would you like to be involved in an organisation that helps children and
young people explore the Christian faith in schools across Bournemouth,
Christchurch and Poole?

Following the retirement of our current Director in August 2025,
we are looking for someone who can work with the Trustees and
local churches to develop strategy for the organisation, lead a
staff team of 10 people working in schools and fundraise to
make sure that PACE can continue this vital ministry.

Hours: 15 hours per week (flexible) for 52 weeks pa including annual leave
Salary: £15,608 – £16,115 pa based on experience (£38,500 – £39,750 fte)

Interviews will take place on: 5th or 6th June 2025
Start Date: 1st September 2025

To apply please email: sharonprior@pacetrust.org.uk