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Opportunities
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Opportunities
Current employment and voluntary opportunities to serve around the District and Connexion will appear on this page.
Ministerial Assistant
North Staffordshire Methodist Circuit
12 month appointment
15 hours per week
£10, 491 per annum
This appointment will offer pastoral and missional assistance to Higherland Methodist Church. The role will involve working in partnership with the Superintendent Minister, the Circuit Ministry Team and the Higherland Methodist Church Leadership Team.
The post will require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure.
There is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a committed Christian.
For further information and an application pack
please contact the Circuit Administrator:
Mrs Michelle Bradbury northstaffscircuit@hotmail.co.uk
Closing date: 12 noon on Wednesday 1st July 2026
Interviews to take place: Wednesday 15th July 2026
Role to begin: 1st September 2026
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.
Pastoral and Outreach Worker
Dane & Trent Methodist Circuit
Full time £26,299 p.a.
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The role requires a committed Christian to
provide pastoral ministry in three churches in the Holmes Chapel area, and to lead the congregations in community outreach, in collaboration with the minister in pastoral oversight.
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For an initial conversation or to request an application pack please email: office@danetrentmethodist.org.uk
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Applications by noon 17th July 2026
Interviews 29th July 2026
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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.
Lay Worker (Children, Young People & Families)
Cheshire South Methodist Circuit
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18.5 hours / week, £13,900.90 per annum
Fixed term for 3 years
The Cheshire South Methodist Circuit is seeking a Lay Worker to work alongside the Minister and Methodist communities at Unity Methodist Church, based at New Horizons in Wheelock. This role is to serve the needs of children, young people and their families in the church and the wider community, leading and developing relevant Christian activities and contributing to the development of the church, its worship and its community life. This may include work with local schools, uniformed organisations and ecumenical partners.
For more information, please contact the Circuit Administrator Dot Milner at: 1108info.cheshiresouth@gmail.com
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If you would like an informal chat about this post, please email Jayne Bunn on jayne.unitymc@gmail.com to arrange a time.
Applications by 12 noon on Monday 20th July 2026.
Interviews: Tuesday 28 July 2026.
Role to begin: Autumn 2026.​
We are an equal opportunities employer and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010: part 1, schedule 9.
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​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.
Church & Community Worker
Staffordshire Moorlands Methodist Circuit
Are you passionate about faith, people, and community? Wellspring Methodist Church is looking for a creative, motivated and people-centred Church and Community Worker to join our friendly team. Based in Cheadle & Tean in the Staffordshire Moorlands, you will play a central role in bringing our mission to life — building bridges between our church and the wider community, and inspiring people of all ages in their faith journey.
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What You Will Do
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Build relationships: Forge meaningful connections with church members and the wider local community.
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Reach across generations: Develop and deliver engaging activities for children, families, and older people.
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Lead with purpose: Plan, organise and lead events and initiatives that support the church's mission.
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Collaborate: Work closely alongside the Church Minister, church leadership, and a team of volunteers.
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Inspire faith: Recognise and create opportunities to encourage and support people at every stage of their faith journey.
What We Offer
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Team: A warm, enthusiastic and supportive team to work alongside
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Support: Ongoing training and support, both locally and across the Chester and Stoke-on-Trent District
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Contract: 4-year fixed-term post
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Salary: £28,764 per annum
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Hours: 37 hours per week, worked flexibly to suit the requirements of the role
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Pension: 6% employer's pension contribution
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Annual leave: 31 days inclusive of bank holidays, plus the working days between Christmas Day &1st January
How to Apply
To request a job information pack, or to submit your completed application form, please contact us at: admin@staffmoorlandsmethodists.org.uk
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For an informal conversation about the role, please e-mail our Senior Circuit Steward, Philip Mann at philip.mann@psmann.plus.com by Sunday 14th June to arrange a convenient time.
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Key Dates
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 26th June 2026
Interviews: Monday 6th July 2026
Start date: September 2026 (expected)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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To register click on the button below:
