Job Description
Contract: 3 years fixed term initially and subject to a 6 month probation review
Working Hours: Part Time - 20 hours per week – a flexible working pattern to include evenings and weekend working dependent upon projects
Salary: In the region of £16K (£28-30K FTE) dependent upon experience and qualifications
Annual Leave: 112 hours (28 FTE) including UK public Holidays
Pension: There is a defined contribution pension scheme into which eligible staff will be auto enrolled. St John’s Methodist Church with Shenley Chapel are seeking a new team member to work with us in our life and mission.
Job Purpose:
To encourage, support and enable the churches mission by building meaningful relationships with the local communities of Potters Bar and Shenley across all ages, especially the wide range of groups who already use our buildings. This will be achieved in partnership with Church folk, enabling and coordinating growth opportunities that reach out and explicitly share the good news of Jesus. This role is designed to strengthen both the community and the church through outreach activities that foster spiritual growth, the discipling of people and the promotion of the church’s values of compassion and inclusion.
We are looking for:
* A clear and evident personal Christian faith combined with a passion for mission.
* A preparedness to gain an understanding of Christians called ‘Methodists’ and the inclusive priorities of the Methodist Church.
* Experience in community engagement, church leadership, or mission initiatives.
* Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
* A commitment to promoting diversity, equality and inclusivity
Key Responsibilities:
* Community Engagement
* Developing Mission-minded Ministry
* Supporting the Church in Sharing Faith
* Leading, Coordinating and Expanding Outreach Initiatives
* Strengthening Discipleship and Faith Exploration
* Inspiring Practical Faith Sharing • Encouraging Fresh Eyes and Fresh Hope rooted in Prayer
* Coordinating Social & Educational Events
* Promoting the pillars of ‘worship’, ‘learning & caring’, ‘service’ and ‘evangelism’ throughout church life, as an integral part of ‘Our Calling’ and in pursuance of the Priorities of the Methodist Church’s expression of the Christian Faith.
This Role will be Underpinned By:
* Safeguarding & Safety, Partnership Building, Effectively Communicating the unfolding ‘mission story of the church’
* Budget Management & Evaluation & Review
* Digital Engagement - carefully, sensitively and safely utilising social media
Skills & Qualifications:
* Educated to A-level, Advanced GNVQ, level 3 NVQ, or equivalent
* A clear and evident personal Christian faith and knowledge of the Christian faith with a willingness to support spiritual exploration within the community.
* A track record of equipping churches for mission
* Experience in planning and leading community engagement and outreach with a range of ages
* Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and inspire people from diverse backgrounds and ages.
* Ability to work independently, manage budgets, and coordinate activities.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to evaluate and adapt programs to meet community needs.
* Basic understanding of safeguarding principles (training will be provided).
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the local Church and Community. A chance to transform lives and communities though faith. St John’s is an inclusive and welcoming church with much to offer and you could be part of the team that enables the Good News to be shared and the church’s witness to grow.
The Church is committed to supporting this role, offering training and resources to ensure success in ministry and outreach