Jobs

Ministers wishing to transfer to the United Reformed Church

Ministers of other churches wishing to transfer to the United Reformed Church can seek a Certificate of Eligibility to come on to the Roll of Ministers of the United Reformed Church.

• Closing date for applications: 15 July 2024
• Interviews: September, via Zoom.

Successful candidates will be invited to attend an in-person Assessment Conference from 31st October – 3rd November in Cambridge, England.

Applications are welcome from ministers who are members of churches that are either a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, the Council for World Mission or the World Communion of Reformed Churches.

Those interested should contact the Ministries Office for an application pack  by email [email protected] or call 020 7916 8649

Children and Family Pastor

Trinity Church Harrow is seeking a Children and Family Pastor to join their team.

Closing date: 30 June 2024

For more information and application pack, email [email protected]

Member of Nominations Committee

There is an interesting and exciting journey of change ahead for the URC and the Nominations Committee, in its revised format, will play a vital part in shaping and equipping the church not just for the journey of change but for a fresh chapter in the life of URC.

Our Assembly Committees are an integral part of the direction and governance of the denomination. Recruiting capable and suitably qualified volunteers is vital to the life of the URC. Being a member of the reconstituted Nominations Committee at this seminal time is therefore an opportunity to make a significant contribution.

We are seeking applications from potential volunteers to cover one of the three areas below. They are:

1. Person with Equality Diversity and Inclusion specialism
2. Person from Racial Justice Advocates Network/GIM who will also serve as a nominations champion for this area
3. A representative from URC Youth who will also serve as a nominations champion for this area

To find out more, download:

• Nominations Committee Member – Role Description (Word | 50kb)

Closing date for nominations/applications: Noon 7 June 2024

Please send nominations to: [email protected]  with a subject heading “New Nominations Committee”

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.

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.

Free Church Chaplain 

An exciting opportunity for an ordained minister to join the well-established chaplaincy team at Keele University.

• Stipend to be agreed in line with denominational guidelines (indicative range  £29,000-£34,000)
• Closing date:  12noon Monday 8 July
• Interview:  Sunday 28 and Monday 29 July
• Enhanced DBS check required

For full Profile, Information Pack and Application Form:  www.keele.ac.uk/chapel

Theology and Resources Project Worker

SCM is looking to appoint a Faith in Action Project Worker to join our small and dynamic staff team.

• Salary: £24,274 pro rata
• Hours: 21 hours per week
• Contract: 12 months fixed term, on completion of a 3-month probationary period
• Location: Flexible – home based with regular visits to Birmingham office and some UK travel.
• Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10th July 2024 at 12 noon
• Interviews to be held: from 15th July
• Start date: 1st September 

For more information, please visit www.movement.org.uk/vacancies

For an informal discussion about this role contact Lisa Murphy, Operations Manager, by emailing [email protected]