Jobs and Volunteer opportunities

Synod Clerk – National Synod of Scotland

The Synod Clerk postholder will provide key leadership and administrative oversight within the Synod, ensuring its quality and relevance to key groups, including members, stakeholders, and the public, as well as working in close partnership with the Synod Moderator, Synod Committees, Synod Treasurer; Synod Finance Manager, Synod Trustees (Synod of Scotland Nominees Ltd), and other Synod Officers.

Overall, this role is pivotal in ensuring effective communication, governance, and coordination across all of the Synod’s activities.

Closing date: Friday 27 March 2026

If you are interested in supporting the overall work of the National Synod of Scotland through this post, or would like to discuss the role further, please contact:
Synod Moderator, Revd Lindsey Sanderson    [email protected]

Convener of the Synod Executive, Revd Susan Henderson
[email protected]

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Synod  Treasurer – National Synod of Scotland

The role of Synod Treasurer is to give an ‘over-view’ position to help maintain the financial integrity and financial sustainability of the Synod.

Closing date: Friday 27 March 2026

If you are interested in supporting the overall work of the National Synod of Scotland through this post, or would like to discuss the role further, please contact:

Synod Moderator, Revd Lindsey Sanderson
[email protected]

Convener of the Synod Executive, Revd Susan Henderson
[email protected]

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Southern Synod Clerk

Southern Synod are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to be Synod Clerk (lay or ordained). Ideally the person should have a good working knowledge of the United Reformed Church.

Closing date: Monday 23 February 2026

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

Chief Financial Officer

National Synod of Wales
Synod Canedlaethol Cymru

This position is for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and has the skills and qualifications necessary to effectively manage the Synod’s finances.

Permanent contract, 28 hours per week
Salary: £32,381 per annum (FTE £ 40,476)
Closing date: 9 am Monday 2 March 2026

An application pack is available from [email protected]

Mission Practitioner (Training)

• Eastern Synod of the United Reformed Church
• Full time – 35 hours per week (flexible, including some evenings and weekends)
• Annual salary – £38 – £43,000 pa depending on experience
• In accordance with the Equalities Act 2010 Part 1; Schedule 9, there is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder be a Christian.
• Office based, with some working from home permissible, and a Full driving license as regular travel around the Synod is an essential requirement.
• Closing date for applications: 4pm on Monday 9th March
• Interviews: Wednesday 18th March

An application pack can be accessed via the Synod website:
www.urceastern.org.uk or by emailing Marion Gentry on [email protected]

Only completed application forms will be accepted. No CVs.

Safeguarding Committee – Convenor

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

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 URC’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 – URC 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.

General Assembly Appointments Panel Members

We are seeking eight people to serve on a Panel on behalf of the General Assembly, to participate, for 5 years, in the process of the appointment of Synod Moderators and other General Assembly roles reserved for Ministers of the Word and Sacraments.

Applicants would need to bring experience of engaging at Synod or General Assembly level, be a good communicator, and have an understanding of the conciliar nature of the United Reformed Church (URC) and its governance. It would be beneficial to have experience in convening meetings and be willing to convene a panel. (See Person Specification for more information.)

The membership of this Panel will be nominated to reflect the diversity of the URC.

Relevant General Assembly papers explaining more about this can be found: (GA Book of Reports 2024 Paper H10 p.210 and GA Book of Reports Paper J1 p.186)

Being part of this Panel will require a commitment to ongoing training (see p.214 of GA Book of Reports 2024, Paper H10) and a willingness to be available to serve on the majority of such panels for 5 years.

This role requires willingness to travel as assessments will take place in Synods relevant to the role or within London.

Closing date for applications: 28 February 2026

Please email [email protected] for an application form. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact the Convenor of Nominations Committee, Victoria Blunt, at [email protected]

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Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Nominations Committee as the URC 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 URC Youth nationally, and influence who helps lead the denomination into its next chapter.

The Nominations Committee plays a major role in supporting the URC 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 URC Youth.

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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 URC 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 URC safer recruitment process and confirmation by General Assembly.

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General Assembly Appointed Governor of Westminster College

The Board of Governors of Westminster College is responsible for the determination of the educational character and mission of the College and for the oversight of its activities and the effective and efficient use of resources, financial management and safeguarding the College’s assets.

To apply: Please submit a letter of interest and current CV or one-page resume to [email protected] by 1 March 2026.

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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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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 URC 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 URC (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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Convenor of the URC Trust

We are seeking immediate nominations and applications for a Convenor (Chair) of the URC Trust. The URC Trust is the charitable entity which holds the assets of the United Reformed Church and is responsible for the good governance of those assets and the work of the Church carried out with them.

If you are someone who would serve with integrity, and bring a strategic vision, and commitment to the Church’s mission we would love to hear from you. It is an opportunity to play a part in the URC’s ongoing journey of change.

Role description for Convenor (Word | 74kb)

If you want to find out more please contact Sandi Hallam-Jones, Company Secretary, 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: noon 31st March 2026

Applications will be screened by: Revd Dr John Bradbury (General Secretary) and Sandi Hallam-Jones (Company Secretary of the URC Trust). Shortlisted applicants will be asked to attend a short meeting with them. References for all volunteers will be sought prior to positions being confirmed and a DBS check will be required.

URC Trust Director (three separate roles)

We are seeking immediate nominations and applications for three directors of the URC Trust to bring specialist knowledge in the safeguarding, investments and HR. The URC Trust is the charitable entity which holds the assets of the United Reformed Church and is responsible for the good governance of those assets and the work of the Church carried out with them.

If you are someone who would serve with integrity, and bring a strategic vision, and commitment to the Church’s mission we would love to hear from you. It is an opportunity to play a part in the URC’s ongoing journey of change.

Role Descriptions:

• Director of United Reformed Church Trust – HR Specialist (Word | 76kb)
• Director of United Reformed Church Trust – Investment Specialist (Word | 71kb)
• Director of United Reformed Church Trust – Safeguarding Specialist (Word | 76kb)

If you want to find out more about any of these roles, please contact Sandi Hallam-Jones, Company Secretary, email: [email protected]

To apply, please send a CV, stating which role you are applying for, by email to: [email protected]

Nominations can also be sent to: [email protected]

Closing date for applications/nominations: noon 31st March 2026

Applications will be screened by: Revd Dr John Bradbury (General Secretary) and Sandi Hallam-Jones (Company Secretary of the URC Trust). Shortlisted applicants will be asked to attend a short meeting with them. References for all volunteers will be sought prior to positions being confirmed and a DBS check will be required.