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
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
Community Development Worker
Salary: £30,000 p.a. pro rata (£18,000 p.a. actual)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE), three days a week
Leave: 15 days per year plus pro-rata bank holidays
Location: Holtspur URC, Crabtree Close, HP9 1UQ
This is a rare chance to shape a role from the ground up. As our Community Development Worker, you won’t be managing an established programme — you’ll be building one. You’ll get to know Holtspur street by street, person by person, and turn what you learn into activities that genuinely matter: community meals, support for the elderly, family and children’s groups, informal spaces where people feel they belong. You’ll recruit and grow volunteers around you, and you’ll help make our refurbished Holtspur building the welcoming hub it’s meant to be.
Faith sits at the centre of this role. You’ll work closely with our Minister and Eldership, and you’ll have the confidence to create natural, unforced opportunities for people to explore Christian faith alongside the practical support you offer. This post carries an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for the postholder to be a practising Christian.
For more details, please select the Job Specification below:
Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 20 August, 2026
Property Officer (Ref PO)
Salary: £44,904 FTE (pro-rata)
Location: The East Midlands Synod
Working hours: part-time post for 20 hours per week on a permanent contract
Closing date: 31 August 2026
Interview date: 1 October 2026
Purpose of the Role:
The Synod Property Officer will support the Synod and local churches (as directed by the East Midlands Synod Trust) in respect of property issues arising within the East Midlands Synod of the United Reformed Church. They will work with, and line manage the Property Administrator.
Main responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Oversee the property portfolio of church buildings and manses
- Undertake transactions related to the properties as required
- Advise local church premises management teams on their responsibilities for the buildings in their care and Trust on major repair works required to church buildings
We are looking for someone who:
- Is educated to degree level and/or holds relevant professional qualifications
- Understands the legal requirements involved in property transactions
- Has experience of the charity sector
- Has empathy with the Church
- Has experience of managing a portfolio of properties
For an application pack (no CVs) please contact:
Mrs Chris Willis, East Midlands Synod Office
1 Edwards Lane, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 3AA
Email: [email protected]
Deputy General Secretary – Programmes
Closing date: Sunday, 20 September 2026
About this Role:
The Deputy General Secretary – Programmes (DGSP) reports to the General Secretary and is a key member of the CWM Senior Management Team. The role has line management responsibilities and will involve international travel.
The DGSP role is to integrate and provide leadership, guidance and support to the CWM programmatic agenda, working closely with 36-member church denominations spread across 6 global regions, ecumenical partners, and other individuals and groups of common missional interests. The DGSP will be responsible for providing transformative leadership for the development and implementation of contextually relevant programmes built upon CWM’s strategic priorities.
The DGSP coordinates the framing of the missional agenda to guide CWM’s engagement with member churches, ecumenical partners and other organisations, such as people’s movements. He/she provides leadership to a team of Mission Secretaries and facilitates programme development and planning, monitoring and evaluating and reporting of CWM programmatic work.
For more information and application details, please click here.
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.
Trustee Manager (Retired Ministers’ and Widows’ Fund)
The United Reformed Church is looking for a volunteer to join as Trustee Manager of the Retired Ministers’ and Widows’ Fund — a 300 year old charity supporting retired ministers and widows.
We welcome interest, anyone from 18 years upwards; whether you are building experience, changing direction or bringing years of insight to share.
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have an interest in facilitating support, finance or decision-making
- Want to build or share experience in leadership or governance
- Care about making a real impact
The commitment is light:
- Just 2 short meetings a year (usually online)
- Occasional in-person meeting in London (where possible)
Why get involved?
- Gain or contribute valuable experience
- Learn how charities manage money and make important decisions
- Help shape the future of a historic fund at a significant moment in its journey
No previous trustee experience needed — just curiosity, reliability and a willingness to contribute.
Interested or want to know more? Get in touch: Julian Macro at [email protected]
A meaningful opportunity to contribute your skills and be part of an important conversation.
The Congregational Memorial Hall Trust – Voluntary roles
Help Shape the Future of a 150+ Year Legacy
Looking to make a meaningful impact while gaining unique experience? The Congregational Memorial Hall Trust is seeking 3 new members to join its charitable company —and we are especially keen to hear from people of all ages, backgrounds and experience.
Founded in 1872, the Trust was created to honour the courage of dissenting ministers who lost their positions following the Act of Uniformity of 1662. What began as an act of remembrance has grown into a lasting commitment to learning, fairness, and access to knowledge.
Today, the Trust supports the Congregational Library—now based at Westminster College in Cambridge —helping preserve centuries of thought, debate, and discovery.
We also take our values seriously: the Trust follows an ethical investment approach, with funds held in the CCLA COIF Charities Ethical Investment Fund.
Why join?
• Gain real experience in charity governance and decision-making
• Be part of preserving history while helping shape its future
• Bring your voice, ideas, and perspective to a long-standing yet progressive institution
• Strengthen your CV with meaningful, values-driven work
You don’t need to be an expert in theology or history—just curious, thoughtful, and keen to contribute.
Be part of something bigger—where the past inspires the future.
Interested? Get in touch to find out more.
Applicants are welcome to contact Steve Summers for further information [email protected]
URC representative on World Day of Prayer National Committee
Closing date: Tuesday 15 September 2026
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 World Day of Prayer service is held annually on the first Friday in March. There are approximately 1,500 local branches which hold about 3,000 services each year. It is part of the international World Day of Prayer movement with over 100 countries and islands involved.
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).
Why volunteer with us?
• Make a Global Impact: Connect with a worldwide movement active in over 120 countries, while helping allocate vital charitable grants funded by service offerings globally.
• Enrich Your Spiritual Journey: Immerse yourself in worship materials, theology, and lived experiences shared by Christians from countries around the globe (such as Nigeria, Costa Rica, and Italy).
• Build Ecumenical Bridges: Form deep friendships and collaborate creatively with committee members representing different Christian traditions across the UK.
• Grow Your Skills: Gain valuable hands-on experience in publishing, proofreading, workshop facilitation, Bible study leadership, and charity governance. (Mentoring and training are provided to help build your confidence!)
More information:
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]
General Assembly Appointments Panel URC Youth Member
We are seeking a young person to serve on a Panel on behalf of the General Assembly, to participate, for 5 years, in the process of the appointment of Synod Moderators and other General Assembly roles reserved for Ministers of the Word and Sacraments.
Applicants would need to bring experience of engaging at Synod or General Assembly level, be a good communicator, and have an understanding of the conciliar nature of the United Reformed Church (URC) and its governance. It would be beneficial to have experience in convening meetings and be willing to convene a panel. (See Person Specification for more information.)
The membership of this Panel will be nominated to reflect the diversity of the URC.
Relevant General Assembly papers explaining more about this can be found: (GA Book of Reports 2024 Paper H10 p.210 and GA Book of Reports Paper J1 p.186)
Being part of this Panel will require a commitment to ongoing training (see p.214 of GA Book of Reports 2024, Paper H10) and a willingness to be available to serve on the majority of such panels for 5 years.
This role requires willingness to travel as assessments will take place in Synods relevant to the role or within London.
Closing date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Click link below for:
Please complete the application form by clicking here.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact the Convenor of Nominations Committee, Victoria Blunt, at [email protected]
Non-URC jobs
General Secretary
The Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME) is recruiting a General Secretary
The job:
The General Secretary is the visible and integral conduit of the network of Churches and Christian organizations (our members) and their commitment to migration. The general Secretary supports the Executive Committee (Excomm) of CCME and follows up on a daily basis. Second to that, s/he organizes the advocacy of the Churches in the field of the policies on migration and refugees at the European level, in the European Union or otherwise. S/he represents the network in this advocacy task and informs the membership about the developments in this area. S/he manages a small team.
To apply:
For more information and application pack, please contact the chair of the recruiting committee Prof. Dr. Goos Minderman at [email protected]
Closing date for application: 30 September 2026.
Interviews in the first phase will be conducted in English and are planned to be held online in November and December 2026.
The following interviews in this selection process will be held in Brussels in person in January 2027.
Role to commence by summer 2027. A visa to work in Belgium will be necessary (but not essential before interview).
Justice and Global Projects Officer
Salary: £37,500 per annum
Location: London/Hybrid
This is a 2 years Fixed-Term, Full Time vacancy
Are you passionate about social justice and global mission with experience in project management and supporting collaborative working?
The Methodist Church in Britain is looking for a Justice and Global Projects Officer to support the Mission Team in the key areas of social justice, global relations and reparative justice.
This is a role for someone who thrives on purpose-driven work and wants to make a tangible difference. In this post, you will focus on the following priorities:
- Coordinating the management and delivery of projects as part of the Justice and Global Relationships Teams, working closely alongside colleagues
- Facilitating effective consultation and collaborative working groups, including working cross culturally and with people bringing lived experience of injustice
- Conducting research and producing reports to inform senior decision-making
- Coordinating events that inspire and mobilise communities
Click link below for more information.
Justice and Global Projects Officer
Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Interviews: 3 September 2026