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Opportunities
Opportunities
Current employment and voluntary opportunities to serve around the District and Connexion will appear on this page.
Young People's Ministry Pioneer
Potteries Mission Circuit
The Potteries Mission Circuit of the Methodist Church in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking to appoint a Young People's Ministry Pioneer.
This is an exciting, pioneering opportunity to lead and develop our Young People’s Ministry at Forsbrook and Blythe Bridge Methodist Church, building relationships with schools and within our wider community, in order to help young people to learn about the love of Jesus.
The postholder will have a dynamic, spirit-led role in creating a continuum of provision for young people from pre-school age through to age 18, welcoming and valuing all young people, including those with SEND and neurodiverse needs.
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
£30,127.50 pa
For an initial conversation please email Rev. Pam Roberts on paroberts38@gmail.com.
For an application pack please email:
The Methodist Church is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of its life and ministry. Safeguarding is about the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture.
Active Supernumerary
Liverpool South Methodist Circuit
The Liverpool South Methodist Circuit is seeking to appoint an active Supernumerary part time (0.49 of a full ministerial appointment).
Remuneration: 0.49 full-time equivalent stipend (£16,710) pa.
We are looking for a Supernumerary to join our ministry team for an initial two years, 2026 – 2028, with the possibility that the appointment may be extended.
The Supernumerary will join a team of two Ministers, two Anglican clergy, a youth worker and a children’s worker, working across eight churches.
It is not envisaged that they will be given delegated authorisation to work with particular churches.
The role will focus on pastoral care and leading worship (two Sundays a month).
There is also the opportunity for community outreach, including with church-based youth and children’s groups and to support the Superintendent in proposed strategic missional and pioneering initiatives.
The Supernumerary will work in consultation with the Superintendent and the Circuit Leadership Team.
Further information about the appointment is on the accompanying pages.
If you are sensing that God may be calling you to this exciting opportunity, then
please contact our senior circuit steward, Andrew Gillespie at gillespieandy447@gmail.com.
For appointment in the new Methodist Connexional Year, with interviews happening as soon as possible. References will be taken up from your current Chair of District.
For further details click the button below.
The Methodist Church is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of its life and ministry. Safeguarding is about the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture.
Opportunity to volunteer for the District Lay Employment Sub-Committee
Chester & Stoke-on-Trent Methodist District
Are you looking for a new vocational opportunity, a chance to put something back into our Methodist District?
Do you have a calling to enable lay people to contribute to the life of the Methodist Church in our District and wish to give something of yourself (your expertise and time) back to God?
Do you have an HR background with experience in some or all of the following?
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Employment Law
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Recruitment and selection
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Employee Relations
If so, the District needs your help with Lay Employment issues, so please consider expressing an interest in joining us.
The District Lay Employment Sub-committee (DLESC) meets (virtually, so no need to travel) four times a year, plus you will be expected to review application packs along with other committee members, to pick up on small project work and give guidance.
The District Lay Employment Secretaries are appointed specifically to provide employment guidance and support to representatives of churches, circuits and districts. As a member of the DLESC, which works in a collaborative way, you will be providing information, support etc. to the Secretary to enable them to fulfil this role and promote good employment practice.
If you are interested, please contact Heather Staniland, Lay Employment Secretary for an initial conversation: layemploymentsecretary@gmail.com followed by a written expression of interest.
Safeguarding Online Training Volunteer
Chester & Stoke-on-Trent District
The Chester & Stoke-on-Trent District offers regular training, both in person and online, as part of our commitment to Safeguarding all who would take part in activities organised by churches and ministries within our district.
Our Safeguarding Advanced Module Training Lead, Helen Robertson, is currently looking for a volunteer to assist in running up to ten Zoom training sessions per year. Each session lasts for approximately two hours. The role involves: sharing PowerPoint presentation and video content; creating and sorting attendees into breakout rooms and messaging the rooms at various times in the meeting.
If you think that you could help in this way, please contact Helen by clicking the button below or via csotfoundationtraining@gmail.com.
Befriending Volunteers
Churches Together, Crewe
Churches Together in Crewe are recruiting befriending volunteers to help stop and prevent loneliness.
If you are interested in making a difference then more information can be obtained by contacting Nicola Shortland-Neil the Befriending Service Coordinator at befriendingcoordinator@gmail.com
Phone: 077060 140 135
To register click on the button below:
