Jobs and Volunteer opportunities
Find out about the latest job and volunteer opportunities at the United Reformed Church
Current vacancies at the URC Office of General Assembly
Moderator – Southern Synod
- Full time, seven-year termed appointment
- URC Minister’s stipend
- Nomination Closing Date: Thursday 16 April 2026
- Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 1 May 2026
- Interview date: Friday 22 May 2026
Employee benefits
Summary of Church House employee benefits
From holiday allowance to season ticket loans, find out about our employee benefits for Church House staff from the download below:
- URC Employment Benefits (PDF | 324kb)
Other URC jobs
Volunteer Positions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Member of the Worship, Faith and Order Committee
Come and help us think about worship, faith, and order!
We are looking for up to three new members of the Worship, Faith and Order Committee which General Assembly has established to address issues of worship, faith and order on behalf of the URC. The Committee participates in, and responds to, ecumenical and inter-faith discussions, advises Assembly (and its officers and Committees) on questions about worship, faith and order and listens to concerns on these matters from Synods and individuals. The Committee, from time to time, publishes material relating to worship, faith and order and has oversight of the URC Worship Book, sometimes setting up working parties to develop new material or revise the book. It acts as a sounding board for the Minister for Digital Worship and oversees the resources he curates and creates. It receives reports from the URC Spirituality Group.
For more details please contact Robert Pope, [email protected], Convenor or Lindsey Brown, [email protected], co-Secretary.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 22 May 2026
Congregational Fund Board Trustee
At the heart of the Congregational Fund Board lies a strong commitment to supporting ministers and students in times of financial need. This small yet impactful charity, with an annual income of approximately £20,000, offers vital assistance to aged and/or infirm ministers, ministers in training, and students facing sudden and unexpected financial challenges. The Board also provides annual study grants to students undertaking ministry training or higher-degree studies.
The Board is composed of both lay and ordained trustees and includes representatives from the Union of Welsh Independents, the Congregational Federation, the Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches, the Unaffiliated Congregational Churches Charities, and the United Reformed Church.
The Board is currently seeking a trustee to represent the United Reformed
Church.
As part of the Board, this role offers an opportunity to actively contribute to meaningful decision-making and to support the vital work of the charity, shaping its efforts to assist ministers and students across the community.
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.
Non-URC jobs
The Leprosy Mission
Trustee Vacancies
Voluntary roles for fixed terms
Closing date: Wednesday 13 May 2026
This is an exciting and strategic moment to join the Board of The Leprosy Mission Great Britain (TLMGB). We are fortunate to have a dedicated and experienced group of trustees, but with several members nearing the end of their tenure, we are looking to appoint five new trustees during 2026. We particularly welcome applicants who are passionate about International Development and who see themselves as strategic generalists.
Children and Young People’s Worker at Hampstead Garden Suburb Free Church
Based: London, NW11
Contract: Fixed term (3 years), full-time
Salary range: £30,000 to £32,000
Applications close: Monday 1 June 2026
Interviews: week commencing 15 June 2026
Application packs from [email protected]
The Congregational Memorial Hall Trust – Voluntary roles
Help Shape the Future of a 150+ Year Legacy
Looking to make a meaningful impact while gaining unique experience? The Congregational Memorial Hall Trust is seeking 3 new members to join its charitable company —and we are especially keen to hear from people of all ages, backgrounds and experience.
Founded in 1872, the Trust was created to honour the courage of dissenting ministers who lost their positions following the Act of Uniformity of 1662. What began as an act of remembrance has grown into a lasting commitment to learning, fairness, and access to knowledge.
Today, the Trust supports the Congregational Library—now based at Westminster College in Cambridge —helping preserve centuries of thought, debate, and discovery.
We also take our values seriously: the Trust follows an ethical investment approach, with funds held in the CCLA COIF Charities Ethical Investment Fund.
Why join?
• Gain real experience in charity governance and decision-making
• Be part of preserving history while helping shape its future
• Bring your voice, ideas, and perspective to a long-standing yet progressive institution
• Strengthen your CV with meaningful, values-driven work
You don’t need to be an expert in theology or history—just curious, thoughtful, and keen to contribute.
Be part of something bigger—where the past inspires the future.
Interested? Get in touch to find out more.
Applicants are welcome to contact Steve Summers for further information [email protected]
Congregational Memorial Hall Fund – Voluntary roles
Want to shape the future and build your CV?
We’re looking for 3 new members to join the Congregational Memorial Hall Fund — and help lead a charity with over 150 years of impact.
What’s this about?
Founded in 1872, the Trust honours those who stood up for their beliefs after the Act of Uniformity in 1662 — and today supports a unique historic library at Westminster College in Cambridge.
What’s in it for you?
✔ Real leadership & decision-making experience
✔ A standout addition to your CV
✔ A chance to shape ethical investing (via the CCLA COIF Charities Ethical Investment Fund)
✔ Be part of something meaningful, not just another side project
No experience in theology needed. Just bring curiosity, ideas, and a willingness to get involved.
150 years of history. Your chance to shape what comes next.
Get in touch to find out more or express interest.
Applicants are welcome to contact Steve Summers for further information [email protected]