Jobs

JPIT internship

Are you a young Christian (18-30) who is passionate about issues of justice and peace? Do you want to explore the intersection of faith, policy and politics, and potentially pursue a career in one of these fields?

We are now recruiting two full-time paid internship positions: one focused on Communications (to start as soon as possible and be with us until August 2026) and the other on supporting local churches to build relationships with their MPs (to start in September 2025 and be with us until August 2026).

Apply by 23:59 on 22 April. Interviews on 2 May. More information

Case Presenting Officer

We are seeking immediate nominations and applications for Case Presenting Officer to be part of the process for dealing with cases of discipline involving Ministers or Church-Related Community Workers. This is a volunteer role that is crucial in ensuring the integrity of the disciplinary process.

The deadline for applications is Friday 2 May 2025. Interviews will take place shortly after this date.

Children and Families Worker for Norwich Area United Reformed Church Mission Partnership (NAURCMP)

We are a Mission Partnership of 4 churches, with active children and families’ work in two of them which we want to develop and expand. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team alongside a newly  appointed minister.

• Full-time post (37.5 hours per week),
• £28000-£35000 pa depending on experience.
• Car ownership essential -mileage will be paid
• Closing date: 31 May 2025

For job description and find out more about the Mission Partnership please see websites:

Ipswich Road:  https://ipswichroadurc.org.uk/

Wroxham : https://wroxhamurc.org.uk/

 For full Application Pack including Job Description and Application Form

please email Richard Nunn [email protected]

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.

Congregational Fund Board as a Trustee!

Trustee to represent the United Reformed Church

Purpose: This voluntary role involves contributing to decision-making that directly impacts the lives of ministers and students across the UK.

If you’re interested in volunteering for this role or would like more information,  please contact Ian Jones at [email protected]. We welcome individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels to join us in serving God.

Please be aware that all volunteers applying for roles within the United Reformed Church (URC) are required to undergo safer recruitment procedures. This ensures the safety and protection of all members within our community.

More information

Senior Editor

Roots for Churches are looking to recruit a Senior Editor to join the team from 20 May or as soon as notice periods allow.

This is a part-time role, 21 hours per week, which can be worked flexibly in consultation with your manager. It will be mainly based at home, with some travel within the UK for meetings.

The salary is between £34,000 – £37,000 per year, full-time equivalent, negotiable depending on experience. It is being offered as a permanent position subject to a successful probationary period of 6 months.

Please note that if you wish to apply for the position, it is a genuine occupational requirement to have an active Christian faith.

The closing date for applications is 6pm on Friday, 25 April 2025.

Assistant Editor

Roots for Churches are looking to recruit an Assistant Editor to join the team from 2 June 2025, or as soon as notice periods allow.

This is a part-time role, 17.5 hours per week, flexible but worked in a consistent weekly pattern to align with other team members, to allow for collaborative working. in consultation with your manager. It will be mainly based at home, with some travel within the UK for meetings.

The salary is £24,000 per year full-time equivalent. It is being offered as a permanent position subject to a successful probationary period of 6 months.

The closing date for applications is 6pm on Friday, 25 April 2025.