Employment opportunities
Job vacancies and employment opportunities across the District are listed below. For opportunities around the connexion please click here.
Click here to download the application form that must be completed for all vacancies.
We encourage and actively support listing vacancies from outside of the District on this page. Please contact us to arrange.
Andrew Crawford
Email: hr@yorkshirenemethodist.org
Phone: 07825337500
The South Holderness Methodist Circuit seek to appoint a full-time Children & Families Worker via an initial 3-year fixed term contract.
Closing date Monday 20th May 2024 at Midday
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About the job: The primary focus of the role is to work in consultation with the church councils of Hedon and Withernsea churches, to support and encourage the development of sustainable children’s and families work across the two communities.
The post will be based at both Hedon and Withernsea Methodist Churches and travel around the circuit will be required.
Faith: A specific faith is an essential requirement for this role and in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 it is an occupational requirement that the successful applicant is a practicing Christian.
How to apply: For an application form please contact hr@yorkshirenemethodist.org. For an informal conversation before making an application please contact the Rev Debbie Lucas at revdebbiel@outlook.com
About the role: Westborough Methodist Church are recruiting for a Lettings and Premises Administrator to promote and administer the letting of meeting rooms within the church premises alongside other key administrative tasks.
Faith: A specific faith is not an essential requirement for this role, but the successful applicant should be comfortable working alongside, in partnership with and representing a faith community and be committed to the aims of the Methodist Church.
How to apply: For an application form, or for an informal discussion about the role before making an application, please contact myself by email at mould22@gmail.com
Send your completed application form by email, before midday on the closing date, to hr@yorkshirenemethodist.org
Important dates: Closing date: Friday 15th March 2024; Interview date: Thursday 21st March 2024
The Wolds Edge Methodist Church in the newly formed Bridge Methodist Circuit seek to appoint a part time Administrator.
The closing date for receiving applications is midday on 26th February 2024.
Tower Hill Methodist Church in the Hull (Centre & West) Methodist Circuit seek to appoint a part-time Community Outreach Worker.
Closing Date: 22nd December 2023, Midday.
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About the role: Tower Hill seek to employ an enthusiastic and caring person with a calling for church and community–based work, working under the umbrella of “making connections”.
Faith: A specific faith is an essential requirement for this role and, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is an occupational requirement that the successful applicant is a practicing Christian.
How to apply: For an application form, or for an informal conversation about the role before making an application, please contact Catherine Waites by email at info@thmc.org.uk
The Stockton Methodist Circuit seek to appoint a Circuit Administrator.
Closing Date: 22nd December 2023, Midday.
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For an informal discussion about the role before making an application, please contact the Rev Dr Vincent Jambawo by email at vincent.jambawo@methodist.org.uk
Trinity Methodist Circuit in the Sheffield Methodist District seek to appoint a Facilities & Community Manager.
Closing date: 5th January 2024, Midday
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For further information contact Richard Dearden, Trinity Circuit Operations Manager, by email at richard.dearden@trinitycircuit.net
Trinity Methodist Circuit in the Sheffield Methodist District seek to appoint a Volunteer Coordinator.
Closing date: 5th January 2024, Midday
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For further information contact Richard Dearden, Trinity Circuit Operations Manager, by email at richard.dearden@trinitycircuit.net
Gracious Street Methodist Church is a large church in Knaresborough that engages in a wide variety of activities.
They seek to appoint a Centre Manager to work with a diverse range of stakeholders to support existing and develop new relationships with church members, community groups, hirers and users of the church buildings and facilities.
A specific faith is not an essential requirement for this role, but the successful applicant should be comfortable working alongside and in partnership with and sometimes representing a faith community and be committed and sympathetic to the aims of the Methodist Church. Closing date for applications to be received is Midday on the 17th November 2023.
The Derbyshire North East Circuit in the Sheffield Methodist District are recruiting for a Young People's Pioneer.
A new role created to support the existing children’s and young people’s work across the Circuit the successful applicant will have the necessary skills and confidence to pioneer new opportunities where need is identified.
Please direct enquiries and questions to Rev Mark Carrick vie email at circuitoffice@dnemethodists.org.uk Closing date 17th November 2023.
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Gracious Street Methodist Church is a large church that engages in a wide variety of activities. The church wants to embrace a mixed economy of church and help those on the margins of church to explore and grow in the Christian faith. To support this, they seek to appoint a Pioneer Pastor to work with the minister and members of Gracious Street to disciple and build faith-based communities.
In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 it is an occupational requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a practising Christian.
Closing date for completed applications: 26th October 2023, 5pm.
Hedon Methodist Church in the South Holderness Methodist Circuit are actively recruiting a Community Manager to support existing and develop new community activities and groups.
The appointment is for 30-hours per week and offered by way of a 2-year fixed term contract.
Closing date for receiving completed applications is Midday on Friday 6th October 2023.
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An exciting and evolving post as Community Pioneer in the Doncaster Methodist Circuit is open to applications.
In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 it is an occupational requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a practising Christian.
For more information please contact Jack Key at jackkey@btinternet.com:
The Tadcaster Methodist Circuit wish to appoint a part-time Circuit Administrator to support the Circuit staff team with a variety of administrative tasks. Home based and working on a flexible basis, computer skills are essential.
This is a permanent appointment at 8 hours per week with a rate of pay of £13 per hour.
A satisfactory DBS check (Enhanced Disclosure and Barring) will be required.
For further details and an application form please contact Rev Ann Fox, Superintendent Minister, on 01937 582854 or by email at ann.fox@methodist.org.uk
The Ripon and Lower Dales Methodist Circuit are actively seeking to appoint a part-time Circuit Administrative Support Officer to work 20-hours per week.
Based from the Circuit Office at Allhallowgate Methodist Church in Ripon the successful applicants main duties, after any necessary training, will include:
- To provide the necessary and relevant administrative support to the circuit and churches.
- To act as secretariat to the circuit meeting.
- To work with and support the superintendent minister with the preparation and distribution of the circuit plan, circuit prayer diary and circulation of notices.
- To undertake general office administration duties including the preparation, updating and distribution of the circuit directory.
- To maintain relevant records of circuit business, including archiving and destroying documentation in accordance with the retention schedule for Methodist records.
- To develop and maintain the circuit website and social media streams ensuring that all information is up to date, relevant and in line with the safeguarding policy.
- To co-ordinate and ensure that all GDPR returns are up to date and recorded on time.
- To update and maintain the church property checklist, working with church stewards to ensure all returns are approved by church councils and submitted via Methodist Online.
- To work with safeguarding officers to ensure all churches and circuit staff are up to date with safeguarding training and that DBS checks are in place and monitored.
NB: The various responsibilities may be adjusted to match the skills and experience of the postholder, the needs of the circuit and also the availability of other paid or volunteer time to complete relevant tasks (including the possibility of job-sharing).
NB: To fulfil the requirements of the post there may be additional training requirements in areas not exhaustive to Safeguarding, GDPR, Health, Safety, Equality, and Data Protection. Any such training will be undertaken during contracted hours or will be recorded as TOIL.
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is midday on the 1st September.
For an application form or for a conversation around the role before making an application please contact Diane Ashby at the circuit office on 01765 698363.
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An exciting part-time opportunity for Christian pastoral ministry has arisen within the newly formed Barton, Brigg and Wolds Methodist Circuit in Lincolnshire.
We are looking for someone to work as part of a team providing pastoral care and funeral ministry across eight of our sixteen churches.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have a personal faith in Jesus Christ and be active in their church community. They will relate and work effectively with people from all walks of life.
Salary £16,455 per annum for a 25 hour working week.
Closing date for receiving completed applications: 29th August 2023.
For further information and to get an application pack please contact Mrs Sue Brumpton. Email address: bartonandbriggcircuit@outlook.com
Driffield Methodist Church seek to appoint a part-time families worker to support the development of family friendly church activities.
Primary responsibility will be to encourage and oversee a church club on Sunday's and 'Toastie Tots', a Monday morning group for young children 2 and under, and their parents and carers.
For an application pack please contact the Circuit Administrator via email at cadriffieldhornsea23@gmail.com.
For an informal conversation about the role before making an application please contact the Rev Dr Richard Teal, Superintendent Minister, by phone at 01377 538806.
Launching in the coming months the Peak Wesley Way is a long distance walking route providing an opportunity for people of all faiths and none to engage with the ancient spiritual practice of pilgrimage in the Peak District National Park.
To support the development of the Peak Wesley Way the Peak Methodist Circuit seek to appoint a Pilgrimage Manager.
Closing date for receiving completed applications is Sunday 13th August.
The Broomhill Methodist Centre in the Sheffield Methodist Circuit are recruiting for a part-time Building & Community Manager.
For further information or an informal conversation around the role please click the links below or contact Tom Rattigan by email at mpe@sheffieldmethodist.org
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(Closing date 19/06/23)
The Nidd Valley Methodist Circuit are actively seeking to appoint a Pioneer Pastor to work on a part-time permanent basis, to be based from Gracious Street Methodist Church in Knaresborough.
In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 it is an occupational requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a practising Christian.
Closing date for completed applications: 16th June 2023, 5pm.
The Re:Uniform project, part of Trinity Methodist Church in the Hull (Centre and West) Circuit, are actively seeking to appoint a part-time coordinator to support them with the arranging, action the collecting and oversee the delivery of uniform.
The project collects and redistributes used school uniform from across Hull and surrounding areas to those that need for free.
Closing date for applications is Friday 5th May 2023. For further information please click the links:
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The Bridge Circuit seek to appoint an Operations Manager on a full-time permanent basis.
The Circuit is a fresh expression of Methodist Circuit and will come into being formally on the 1st September 2023, bringing together three currently independent, non-adjacent Circuits: Pateley Bridge, Pocklington & Market Weighton and Bridlington.
It is anticipated that the Circuit will grow and develop in the coming years: embracing other Circuits, and also offering support to other Circuits which remain otherwise autonomous. The vision for the Circuit is to release as much energy as possible for local mission and ministry in every context and place within its purview by ensuring that all governance and trusteeship responsibilities are undertaken with excellence by the Circuit.
It is therefore important that an experienced and confident full-time Operations Manager is recruited. The successful applicant will play a leading role in ensuring the success and growth of the circuit, and the fulfilment of this vision by being the directing, leading and guiding person in all operational matters with the clear and primary objective of ensuring the smooth running of all things required to
facilitate faithful mission and ministry.
For an informal conversation around this role please contact the Rev Leslie Newton or the Rev Ruth Gilson-Webb.
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In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 it is an occupational requirement that the successful applicant is a practising Christian.
- Discipling and building faith-based communities
- Ensuring the voice of people on the margins remains central to mission development
- Developing strong relationships and partnerships with other churches, ecumenical partners and community organisations that improve community and church life
- Establishing pathways for people at all stages of their lives to grow as disciples of Christ
A full-time Operations Manager is sought to support the bringing together of three currently independent, non-adjacent Circuits; Pateley Bridge, Pocklington & Market Weighton and Bridlington, to create the Bridge Circuit.
Part of the Yorkshire North & East Methodist District the Bridge Circuit will be a fresh expression of Methodist Circuit and will come into being formally on 1st September 2023.
Closing Date for completed applications is 31st March 2023.
The landmark building in its central Harrogate location allows us to engage with the community in many ways by connecting with voluntary services, charities, businesses and other organisations.
We are seeking to appoint a Centre Manager who can bring together our management and administrative functions whilst working collaboratively with our premises manager to ensure all of our buildings within and around the Wesley Centre are well maintained and available.
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Acomb Methodist Church in York seek to appoint a part-time Assistant Administrator
For further information please contact Rev. Andy Lindley by email at revalindley@gmail.com
Closing date for applications is Friday 17th March 2023
- Working alongside and encourage volunteers to offer their time and talents in the missional operation for the premises
- Assisting in generating publicity materials, articles, leaflets, and press coverage and develop promotional material for the church website and social media
- Managing and coordinating activities relating to big events
- Undertaking a range of administrative and operational tasks associated with the smooth running of a busy Church Centre
NET ZERO WORKER …..We are NOW RECRUITING!
Come and play your part in advising, supporting and envisioning Methodist Churches all around the Yorkshire North and East District as we seek to develop ways to care for creation by becoming Carbon NET ZERO by 2040!
Basic info about the Net Zero Worker role:
- Three-year appointment
- Home based, 37 hours per week
- Requires travel within District
- Salary £29,630 pa
- Includes working with people, properties and projects
- Closing date Tuesday 28th February 2023
For an application pack click here
For an application form click here
We're excited to announce that we have received a very generous grant of £102,000 from the Benefact Trust to fund a Net Zero Worker which will help the District reach its goal of being Net Zero by 2040.
The North Yorkshire Coast Methodist Circuit seek to appoint a Circuit Support Manager with demonstrable experience in administration, finance and safeguarding on a part-time basis (26-hours p/w) to work alongside our existing team of lay and ordained people to assist in the work of the churches, manage the Circuit Office, and maintain good practices.
A period of hand-over with our existing Circuit Support Manager is included in our recruitment timescale below in order to support the successful applicants integration into the post.
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To cover a period of maternity leave Willerby Methodist Church seek to appoint a person to support their work with older people on a 12-month fixed term contract basis.
Please direct all enquiries to info@willberbymc.org.uk
(Closing date: 27/02/23)
Chapeltown Methodist Church in Sheffield are recruiting for an Administrative Assistant.
For an information pack and an application form please email hr@sheffieldmethodist.org
(Closing date: 24/02/23)
The District Leading Team of the Yorkshire North & East District are the Trustees of Hull International House (HIH).
Since 1961 HIH has remained under the ownership of the Methodist Church.
Balancing post-pandemic relevance whilst maintaining community identity remains very important to the Trustees and so, in early 2022, a review of practice was undertaken.
Following this process of evaluation the trustees recognised the need to implement a clear vision and seek to establish and implement strategic priorities through a robust business plan that allows HIH to move forward with consideration for balancing the House's Christian and pastoral ethos against its long-term economic viability.
It is therefore the intention of the Trustees to introduce a Management Committee that will act as the link between the District Leadership Team and House Manager.
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The Hull (Centre & West), South Holderness and Beverley Methodist Circuits wish to appoint a Circuit Administrator on a part-time basis (20-hours per week) to provide relevant and effective administrative support across the three circuits.
A wide ranging post where excellent organisational skills and real attention to detail will be an absolute must.
This post will be based from Bricknell Avenue Methodist Church, HU5 4TJ.
Duties will include:
- Providing a level of secretarial support to the superintendent ministers
- To work with the superintendent ministers to prepare & distribute the circuit plans and provide support for the updating and distribution of circuit directories, newsletters, service leaflets & posters
- To act as a contact and reference point for outside agencies and organisations
- To co-ordinate and oversee a system of communication of matters important to the churches within each circuit
- To hold records and ensure church members are up to date with DBS checks and Safeguarding training
- To order and distribute membership tickets, minutes of conference and long service certificates for Local Preachers
- To ensure all appointments regarding ‘Authorised Persons for Marriage’ are duly maintained
- To provide circuit website and social media support (SHMC)
- In conjunction with others facilitate the production, updating and communication of circuit policy documents
- To be responsible for the input and maintenance of accurate circuit records
- In conjunction with others ensure the Charity Commission website is updated with current contact and trustee details, including obtaining the necessary information from new trustees
Application forms are available from Mrs Linda Shaw by email at office@hullcentreandwest.org.uk
For an informal conversation about the role before making an application please contact Mrs Sheila Green, by phone at 07929322776.
- Closing Date for Applications: 30th January 2023
- Interview Date: 13th or 14th February 2023
The Pocklington & Market Weighton Methodist Circuit is implementing a plan for mission and is seeking a motivated individual to help focus on church growth. In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the successful applicant is a practising Christian.
The post is available by means of a 3-year fixed term contract and has the flexibility to be based from either St. Johns or Pocklington Methodist Church. Applications will be considered from people who wish to work between 15 and 30-hours per week and a job share arrangement may be possible.
The Circuit has seven churches serving Pocklington, Market Weighton and their surrounding villages. Circuit membership is around 200 served by a full time minister, three supernumerary ministers and various lay post holders. The circuit is implementing change and intends to join a new, non-geographical circuit with two other Methodist Circuits, from September 2023. It is hoped this will help release time and energy for both staff and volunteers to become more missional.
Duties include:
- Building relationships with local communities, focussing on particular communities where agreed progress can be made
- Working towards the church’s vision by enhancing the church’s profiles as a Christian presence in the community
- Supporting the Minister and church members in developing the church’s mission
- Enabling people in local communities to explore faith issues, make commitment, grow in faith and become a part of the church family
- Setting up, training and supporting volunteer teams to make them more effective in their Christian service and mission
- Supporting church members in their life, faith and witness
For an application pack please contact Andrew Crawford via email at hr@yorkshirenemethodist.org
For an informal conversation about the role before making an application please contact Rev Neville Simpson on 01759 303354
- Closing Date for Applications: 20th January 2023
- Interview Date: 30th January 2023
Gracious Street Methodist Church in the Nidd Valley Methodist Circuit are actively recruiting for a part-time centre manager, working 20-hours per week.
The centre manager will develop the operation of the Bridge café and the suite of premises to further enhance the church and café’s ability to support people in their social, financial, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Other duties include, but are not limited to:
- being the day to day “Face” of Gracious Street for all who come onto the premises
- working alongside and encouraging volunteers to offer their time and talents in the missional operation for the premises
- assist in generating publicity materials, articles, leaflets, and press coverage and develop promotional material for the church website and social media
- manage and coordinate activities relating to big events
- undertake a range of administrative and operational tasks associated with the smooth running of a busy Church Centre
- provide some administrative assistance to the minister
Application forms are available by email from Bill Rodham at billrodham@virginmedia.com
- Closing date for applications: 20th January 2023
- Interview Date: 3rd February 2023
The Thirsk and Northallerton Methodist Circuit seek to appoint a Circuit and Church Administrator on a part-time basis (22.5-hours per week) to provide relevant and effective administrative support across the Circuit.
Based from Northallerton Methodist Church, High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8EG.
For an application pack please contact Sue via email at tandnacircuit@gmail.com
- Closing Date for Applications: 20th January 2023.
- Interview Date: Early February with an anticipated start date of March 2023.
Toll Gavel United Church in Beverley seek to appoint a Church Administrator on a part-time basis (12-hours p/w) to provide relevant and effective administrative support to the church minister, stewards, officers, staff and volunteers.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing church bookings including dealing with enquiries, managing the church diary, booking forms, giving and receiving of relevant and appropriate information, arranging viewings, and liaising with the caretaker
- Producing and distributing monthly invoices to appropriate people
- Dealing with enquiries and questions by phone, e-mail, and, where appropriate, in-person on the premises
- Assisting the minister, trustees and officers of the church with administrative duties as necessary and appropriate
For an application pack or for an informal conversation about the role before making an application please contact John Turner, via email at jetbev2@gmail.com or telephone 01482 867573.
- Closing Date for Applications: 15th January 2023
- Interview Date: 23rd January 2023
Willerby Methodist Church are recruiting a cleaner to maintain and develop the existing standards of cleaning and presentation within the church.
The post is available for 10-hours per week on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning.
For more information or an application form please email info@willerbymc.org.uk or telephone 01482650287
- Closing Date for Applications: 11th January 2023
- Interview Date: 18th January 2023
The Driffield Hornsea Circuit wish to appoint an Administrator on a part-time basis (15-hours per week) to work with the Superintendent Minister, Circuit Leadership Team and Circuit Stewards of the Driffield-Hornsea Methodist Circuit to provide relevant and effective circuit wide administrative support. Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Providing secretarial and administrative support to the Circuit Leadership Team (including Circuit Staff and Stewards)
- The scheduling of meetings and organising Circuit events as requested
- Preparing, updating and distributing the Circuit Directory
- Providing administrative support to churches when requested and appropriate
- Distribute the approved Circuit Plan and regular newsletters
- Attend meetings in the Circuit, taking and recording minutes as required
- Promote and advertise Circuit events via the local press, social media and the Circuit website
For an application form please contact Andrew Crawford, District HR Officer, via email at hr@yorkshirenemethodist.org
The job pack for this post can be accessed by clicking here: DHMC-JP-CircuitSupportAdministrator
For an informal conversation about the role before making an application please contact the Rev Dr Richard Teal, Superintendent Minister, by phone at 01377 538806
- Closing Date for Applications: 6th January 2023
- Interview Date: 20th January 2023
Due to restructure the Doncaster Methodist Circuit are seeking to appoint a Finance and Property Officer.
For an information pack please contact the Circuit Administrator at methodistchurch01@btconnect.com
(Closing date: 12/12/22)
Due to restructure the Doncaster Methodist Circuit are seeking to appoint an Administration and Governance Officer.
For an information pack please contact the Circuit Administrator at methodistchurch01@btconnect.com
(Closing date: 12/12/22)