Length of Contract - 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Location - London (Hybrid)
The Opportunity
Are you a creative and strategic digital leader with a passion for mission-driven communications? Do you want to help shape how the Methodist Church connects with people across the UK and beyond?
We’re looking for a Digital Engagement Manager to lead the Church’s public-facing digital channels – including our website, social media, email communications and digital campaigns.
About the role
This is a key role within the Communications team, responsible for ensuring our digital content is timely, accessible and aligned with our mission and strategic prioritiesYou’ll work closely with colleagues across Communications, Evangelism & Growth, and Publishing Services to deliver engaging digital experiences that deepen relationships with Methodist members, churches and wider audiences.
1. Lead the planning and delivery of digital content and campaigns across the organisation.
2. Ensure all digital platforms reflect the Church’s values and strategic aims.
3. Manage and develop a talented digital team, including content creators and social media specialists.
4. Align digital engagement with the wider Digital Engagement Strategy, ensuring consistency and audience growth.
5. Monitor performance through KPIs and reporting, using insights to inform future activity.
6. Oversee the digital engagement budget and supplier relationships.
7. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a joined-up approach to messaging and audience development.
About You
You’ll be a confident communicator and experienced digital strategist, with:
8. Experience in a relevant field.
9. Proven ability to lead digital communications in a church or charity setting.
10. Strong project management skills and a collaborative approach.
11. Excellent writing skills and a high level of digital literacy.
12. A creative mindset and a desire to innovate and adapt to emerging trends.
13. An understanding of the missional context of UK Churches and the language of the Church.
14. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to the values of the Methodist Church.
15. Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the digital voice of the Methodist Church and help us reach new audiences with a message of hope, justice and faith. You’ll be part of a supportive and passionate team, working together to make a meaningful impact.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Advisor service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at: hr@methodistchurch.org.uk
Closing date: 30 November 2025
Interviews will be held in London on: 11 December 2025