Jobs and Volunteer opportunities
Find out about the latest job and volunteer opportunities at the United Reformed Church
Current vacancies at the URC Office of General Assembly
Regional Surveyor (South)
- Home based with extensive travel throughout South England and Wales
- 12 month Fixed-Term Contract, Full time, 35 hours per week & out of hours rota cover
- Salary: £50,000 per annum + Benefits (please see our benefits document)
- Chartered Building Surveyor or equivalent qualification is required
Finance Administrator
- London
- Fixed term contract (12 months initially), Part-time (21 hours per week)
- Salary: £23,768 per annum
- Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 14 October 2026
- Interview date: Wednesday 21 October 2026
Employee benefits
Summary of Church House employee benefits
From holiday allowance to season ticket loans, find out about our employee benefits for Church House staff from the download below:
- URC Employment Benefits (PDF | 324kb)
Other URC jobs
United Reformed Church, Northern Synod – PA to Moderator and Clerks
Location: Office based at 4 College Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Salary: £18,978 , Permanent role
Hours: 21 hours per week. Initially, 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata), increasing to 27 days after four years service.
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised PA to the Synod Moderator and Synod Clerks to support senior leadership within the United Reformed Church Northern Synod.
This is a key administrative role providing high-level, confidential support to the Moderator and Synod Clerks, alongside responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of all office systems and procedures.
You will be an experienced Administrator or PA, able to manage complex workloads, maintain confidentiality, and operate with professionalism and discretion.
It is not necessary to be a practising Christian; however, the postholder must be sympathetic to the ethos, values and mission of the United Reformed Church.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check.
To apply please click here : JOB VACANCIES – URC
The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 30 October 2026.
Children, Young People and Families Outreach Worker
Palmers Green United Reformed Church in London N13 is looking for a Children, Young People and Families Outreach Worker
Salary: £29,000 – £32,000, depending on experience, with annual review.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
The post is initially for 3 years, with a three month probationary period, and the possibility of extension to 5 years following review of progress.
This role is an exciting opportunity to have a real impact on children, young people and families in our church and community, through Junior Church activities and creating new initiatives to develop outreach. We are looking for a committed Christian keen to explore the faith with children, young people and families in creative ways.
The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS with barred list clearance and to undertake comprehensive safeguarding training.
Click here to see the Advert
To apply: Please email [email protected] for full job description, person specification and application form.
Closing date: 31 October 2026
Interviews will take place in mid-November 2026.
Lay Worker (Mission & Community)
Keld-in-Swaledale, North Yorkshire
Full Time (35 hours per week) | Fixed Term: 3.5 Years | 37.5k per year
Keld URC, working in partnership with the URC Northern Synod and Lady Hewley Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Christian Lay Worker to develop and lead mission, outreach and faith-based community involvement across Upper Swaledale. The successful candidate will develop innovative projects, retreats, youth and family activities, prayer and discipleship opportunities, environmental initiatives, and partnerships with local churches and community groups. We are looking for someone who:
- Is a practicing Christian with a passion for mission and community engagement.
- Has experience of working with volunteers, churches or community groups.
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Can work independently and collaboratively.
- Holds a UK driving licence and has access to a car.
This is a unique opportunity to help grow Christian witness and build lasting impact in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practicing Christian in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
The successful applicant will be expected to live within reasonable proximity of Keld to enable effective delivery of the role.
For further enquiries and application procedure, please contact Rev Nadene Snyman at [email protected]
Closing Date: 14th December 2026
Interview Date: To be arranged
Church Administrator
Redland Park United Reformed Church, Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS6 6SA
The role will involve overseeing the daily activities of the church in its lively mission by maintaining effective communication across the church community.
Being responsible in particular for;
- Maintaining church records, policies, databases and correspondence,
- Collating financial accounts.
- Preparing reports and taking minutes for the church leadership and meetings.
- Advertising and general publicity, both externally and within the church.
- Organising use of premises.
You should apply if
- You have proven administrative or office management experience.
- You are confident in basic financial management.
- You are well organised, with excellent communication skills.
- You have discretion, integrity and are in sympathy with the values and mission of the Christian church.
- You are proficient in office software.
Additional information
- 60 hours per month, flexible working, access to TOIL.
- £15.00 per hour.
- Post to begin 1 January 2027.
For full job description, Vision Statement and Application form, please contact [email protected]
Closing date: 16 October 2026
Interviews: In the week beginning 2 November 2026
Synod Safeguarding Support Officer
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time)
Contract: 2 years fixed term
Salary: £40,000 – £43,000 per annum
Southern Synod are looking for an individual with a background in safeguarding and understanding of working in faith-based organisations to support our Synod Safeguarding Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to help contribute to our growth in delivering a core part of our mission to safeguard children and adults at risk. The role is predominantly home-based, with occasional connection with others at our Synod Office in Croydon. The nature of the work will involve a degree of flexibility in time allocation during the week, including occasional evening or weekend work.
Main responsibilities:
• To support the Synod Safeguarding Officer by embedding good safeguarding practices and providing safeguarding advice and guidance across the synod.
• Under the direction of the Synod Safeguarding Officer to ensure that allegations of abuse are appropriately referred to statutory authorities.
• To carry out all administration necessary to develop and review safeguarding policies and guidelines.
• To maintain effective reporting systems and to collate information for inclusion in reports for the Synod.
For the job description and application pack email:
[email protected]
Closing date: 30 October 2026
Interviews: 13 or 14 November 2026
Management Accountant
Management Accountant, West Midlands – hours negotiable in the range 25 – 35 hours per week
Contract: One year fixed term contract (in the first instance)
Salary: £45,000 pro rota
Key role in a regional charity to suit individual with excellent technical and also people and organisational skills.
We are seeking someone to play a key role in the work of the West Midlands Synod of the United Reformed Church. Based at our office in Yardley, Birmingham, you will support the Finance Officer in the accounting and financial management work of the Synod’s affairs, providing cover for her as necessary. You will also liaise with the Honorary Treasurer and provide advice and support to local churches and other Synod staff.
Although you will need strong technical skills, we are looking for much more than that. You will need to be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with good problem-solving skills, and someone who is able to work effectively both in a team and by using your own initiative. You will have a suitable professional qualification and experience of financial matters, preferably relevant to a church, charity or not-for-profit organisation. You must be able to learn quickly about the way the Synod works.
Application pack available from our website (https://urcwestmidlands.org.uk/vacancies/ ) or Lindsay Peniston, Synod Office, Digbeth-in-the-Field URC, Moat Lane, Yardley, Birmingham B26 1TW
Tel: 0121 783 1177 E-mail: [email protected]
We do not accept CVs as we use an application form to evaluate people on the same basis. We follow Safer Recruitment policy and practice of the United Reformed Church.
Application deadline: Noon on Monday 9 November 2026
Volunteer Positions
Safeguarding Committee – Convenor
We are seeking applications for the Convenor of the United Reformed Church Safeguarding Committee, you must be a member of the URC.
You will have a commitment to helping improve and strengthen safeguarding practice across the URC.
As the convenor of the committee you will be instrumental in overseeing the implementation of the URC’s safeguarding polices and the strategic management of safeguarding across the denomination. You will support the Head of Safeguarding in their role as Secretary to the committee and you will chair the committee.
Terms of Reference are downloadable here and please see the job description and person specification here. More information on the role of a General Assembly Committee convenor can be found here.
To find out more details, please contact:
Sharon Barr – URC Head of Safeguarding and Safeguarding Committee Secretary [email protected] / 07776 178 246
Applications will be screened by the Committee Secretary and Deputy General Secretary (Ministries). Shortlisted applicants will be asked to attend a meeting with them. Safer recruitment for all volunteers will be carried out for the successful applicant.
Congregational Fund Board Trustee
At the heart of the Congregational Fund Board lies a strong commitment to supporting ministers and students in times of financial need. This small yet impactful charity, with an annual income of approximately £20,000, offers vital assistance to aged and/or infirm ministers, ministers in training, and students facing sudden and unexpected financial challenges. The Board also provides annual study grants to students undertaking ministry training or higher-degree studies.
The Board is composed of both lay and ordained trustees and includes representatives from the Union of Welsh Independents, the Congregational Federation, the Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches, the Unaffiliated Congregational Churches Charities, and the United Reformed Church.
The Board is currently seeking a trustee to represent the United Reformed
Church.
As part of the Board, this role offers an opportunity to actively contribute to meaningful decision-making and to support the vital work of the charity, shaping its efforts to assist ministers and students across the community.
If you’re interested in volunteering for this role or would like more information, please contact Ian Jones at [email protected]. We welcome individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels to join us in serving God.
Secretary Wanted: Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Subcommittee
The United Reformed Church is seeking a Secretary for its Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) Subcommittee.
Are you well organised, a confident communicator, and passionate about equality and inclusion within the life of the Church? We’re looking for someone to take on the vital role of Secretary to the EDIB Subcommittee, a subcommittee of the Faith in Action Committee, accountable to General Assembly.
The subcommittee exists to remind the denomination that equality, inclusion, diversity and belonging are woven into its theology, life and work — and to challenge Church practice where needed. As Secretary, you’ll be at the heart of making that work happen, keeping the subcommittee organised, informed and on track.
Experience of committee administration in a governance or charitable setting, drafting reports and correspondence, or using collaborative platforms like SharePoint would be an advantage, but is not essential.
The commitment:
The subcommittee meets three times a year, normally online (Zoom or Teams), with the option of hybrid meetings.
Interested?
Please for more information and to return the completed in the application form contact [email protected] .
Please find below:
Role Description and Person Spec
Closing date: 31 October 2026
We particularly welcome applications from those with lived experience of marginalisation, as we seek to ensure the subcommittee reflects the diversity of the Church and the society it serves.
Trustee on the Board of Westhill Endowment
We are looking for someone with a passion for faith-motivated community projects, inter-faith cohesion, and religious education to serve as a URC nominated Trustee on the Board of Westhill Endowment.
Meetings are held regularly and scheduled 12 months in advance. Trustees are expected to attend three full Board meetings per year (held in February, June, and November, with an option to join online or in person in Selly Oak, Birmingham), an annual half-day Strategy Workshop, and serve on one or two sub-committees (Grants & Projects, Financial Strategy, or Governance). The overall time commitment is between 5 and 10 days per year. Travel and reasonable expenses are fully reimbursed.
For more information please click the links below:
If you’re interested in volunteering for this role or would like more information, please contact Victoria Blunt, Convenor of Nominations Committee at [email protected].
You are very welcome to contact Westhill Endowment directly to discuss the role with Diane Webb (Trust Office Manager) or Peter Ullathorne (Chair of the Board of Trustees):
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 0121 472 8000
Member Wanted: Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Subcommittee
The United Reformed Church is seeking new members to join its Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) Subcommittee.
Do you care about equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging within the life of the Church? Could you bring insight, challenge and constructive energy to shaping how the URC lives out its commitment to being a Church for everyone?
We are looking for members to join the EDIB Subcommittee, a subcommittee of the Faith in Action Committee, accountable to General Assembly. The subcommittee exists to remind the denomination that equality, inclusion, diversity and belonging are woven into its theology, life and work — and to challenge Church practice where needed.
The commitment:
The subcommittee meets three times a year, normally online (Zoom or Teams), with the option of hybrid meetings. Members serve a four-year term and are expected to attend at least two of the three meetings each year, reading papers in advance.
Interested?
Please for more information and to return the completed in the application form contact [email protected] .
For find below:
Role Description and Person Spec
Closing date: 31 October 2026
We particularly welcome applications from those with lived experience of marginalisation, as we seek to ensure the subcommittee reflects the diversity of the Church and the society it serves.
URC representative on World Day of Prayer National Committee
At the heart of the United Reformed Church (URC) lies a strong commitment to active ecumenical partnership and global Christian unity.
We are looking for someone with a passion for prayer and ecumenical unity to serve as a URC representative on the World Day of Prayer National Committee for England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
The national committee is made up of representatives from around eighteen different Christian denominations. Its role is to produce and distribute supportive materials for the day of prayer services, promoting and encouraging the movement’s growth. It is a self-supporting registered charity – not a fund raising charity but a prayer movement. However, once essential costs have been met, most of the income (solely provided by the Day of Prayer services) is dispersed through grants to Christian charities worldwide.
Representatives are expected to be able to commit to an initial 3-year term, followed by a further 2 terms if willing (max. 9 years). Committee members are expected to take a full and active role within the movement.
If you’re interested in volunteering for this role or would like more information, please contact Victoria Blunt, Convenor of Nominations Committee at [email protected]. We welcome individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels to join us in serving God and our Church community.
Please be aware that all volunteers applying for roles within the United Reformed Church (URC) are required to undergo safer recruitment procedures.
For more information:
Deadline: End of November
Non-URC jobs
JPIT Communications and Engagement Officer
Based in London (hybrid). Salary £37,500 per annum
Can you support and encourage church members to take action on issues of justice and peace, and to engage well with politics? Do you have an organised approach and a flair for creating compelling and effective communications, resources and events?
The Methodist Church is seeking to recruit a Communications and Engagement Officer to work as part of the ecumenical Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT), which helps the partner Churches (Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Church) to work together for peace and justice. We do this through listening, learning, praying, speaking and acting on public policy issues – from poverty to the climate. Although the matters we’re dealing with are often challenging, it’s a team that’s friendly, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference in the world.
You’ll need great communications experience, excellent project management skills, and an ability to reflect theologically and make the links between faith, current issues, and action for justice.
For more information about the work of the team and its hopes for society, visit: Joint Public Issues Team (jpit.uk)
Key Dates:
Closing Date for Applications: 9am, 16 October 2026
Interviews (on-site in London): 27 October 2026
Find out more: JPIT Communications and Engagement Officer
Pioneer Innovator-North West England Methodist District
Work in the Cumbria Methodist Circuit
Location: re:new, 207 Dalton Road, Barrow in Furness
Hours: 35 hours per week, to be worked flexibly, including some evening and weekend working
Salary: £31,000 per annum
Re:new is a partnership between the URC and Methodist Churches in Cumbria.
You will lead the cultivation of environments and opportunities for the development of a new Christian community in order to make a tangible difference to the local area.
You will be a practising Christian, passionate to share the gospel in an enthusiastic, inclusive and creative way.
For more information, please contact Grace Cauldwell, District NPNP Lead: [email protected]
Applications to [email protected] using the application form (please note CVs will not be accepted)
Please find below:
Deadline: 30 October 2026, 12noon
Programme Officer for Dialogue and Advocacy
The Conference of European Churches (CEC) is inviting applications for a Programme Officer for Dialogue and Advocacy – European Institutions.
The full-time, permanent position is based at CEC’s General Secretariat in Brussels. The successful candidate will take up the role in April 2027 or earlier.
The Programme Officer will strengthen CEC’s engagement with the European Union and the Council of Europe. The role will help develop CEC as a European hub for dialogue on the relationship between church, state and society.
Key responsibilities include monitoring European policy developments, coordinating dialogue under Article 17 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and building partnerships with advocacy groups. The Programme Officer will also support Member Churches in their engagement with secular and pluralistic societies, working closely with CEC colleagues.
Candidates should hold a master’s degree in theology, international law, political science or another relevant field.
More information can be found in link below:
vn-cec-programme-officer-for-advocacy-dialogue-europe.pdf
Deadline: 13 November 2026