Jobs

Mission and Discipleship Officer (MDO)

Southern Synod are looking for a Mission and Discipleship Officer to equip the churches and support Synod Committees in their mission, discipleship, and growth.

£42,000 per annum for a lay person or a Minister of Word and Sacrament under the plan for partnership
Full Time 37.5 hours per week – 25 days annual leave
Working from home, with visits to churches and the Synod Office
Closing date is midday 23 August 2024.
Interviews will be held on 11 September 2024.

There is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1.

Please email the Moderator’s PA at [email protected] for the job description and application form.

Training and Development Officer (TDO)

Southern Synod are looking for a Training and Development Officer to provide training for members and office holders, in facing current and new challenges presented to the Church.

£42,000 per annum for a lay person or Minister of Word and Sacrament under the plan for partnership
Full Time 37.5 hours per week – 25 days annual leave
Working from home, with visits to churches and the Synod Office
Closing date is midday 23 August 2024.
Interviews will be held on 23 September 2024.

There is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1.

Please email the Moderator’s PA at [email protected] for the job description and application form.

Member of Pensions Committee

We are seeking immediate nominations and applications for a member of Pensions Committee.

Have you a financial background? If so, the URC needs you!

The URC Pensions Committee is looking for volunteers to help the URC continue supporting its pension arrangements. Previous experience in some aspect of pension provision or regulation would be of assistance to the current group of volunteers.

If you have an interest in helping the Church manage the retirement arrangements for our ministerial team and our staff members, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested?

The role description is available here but if you want more information about the role please contact John Samson, Chief Finance Officer.

To find out more, download:

• Member of Pensions Committee – Role Description (Word | 53kb)

To apply please send a CV by email to [email protected]

Nominations can also be sent to [email protected]

Closing date for applications/nominations:

there is no deadline for applications, the advert will close as soon as a suitable candidate has been found.

Applications will be screened by the Committee Convenor in conjunction with another member of the Pensions Committee. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to attend a short meeting with them. References for all volunteers will be sought prior to positions being confirmed.

Assistant Clerk

We are seeking immediate nominations and applications for an Assistant Clerk of General Assembly, which is an opportunity to support the Councils and Committees of the Church in a role which is integral to sound decision making and good process.

Do you have an eye for detail? Do you value good governance? Do you understand the structures of the URC?

• Assistant Clerk Role Description (Word | 53kb)

For more information email: [email protected]

To apply please send a CV by email to [email protected]

Nominations can also be sent to [email protected]

Closing date for applications/nominations: The advert will close when someone has been appointed

Commission Secretary – Ministerial Discipline Process

The URC’s Ministerial Discipline Process is looking for a Commission Secretary, effective from July 2025, but with ample shadowing time of the present post-holder built in.

Key tasks include:

• Keeping records of the panel for Assembly Commissions.
• Approaching identified individuals to sit on Assembly Commissions.
• Liaising with all those involved in disciplinary cases.
• Arranging meetings for Assembly Commissions, draft agendas, take minutes and assist to progress cases. Advise on due process.
• Drafting documents for approval by the Assembly Commissions.
• Monitoring and seek to expedite the progress of cases through the ‘hearing stage’ of the disciplinary process
• Making arrangements for formal disciplinary hearings and attend, including taking notes during the hearing, keeping records of decisions made, informing parties of decisions made and record keeping.
• Seeking feedback and drafting lessons learnt reports on all cases that entered the disciplinary process.

If you feel you have the gifts, graces, and skills – and are willing to undergo a safer recruitment process – please e-mail the Secretary of the Complaints and Discipline Advisory Group at [email protected] outlining your skills and experience.