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Youth President 2026/2027 Are you between 18 to 23 and a Member of the Methodist Church? This is a exciting and unique opportunity to become our Youth President . 13-Month Fixed Term Contract from 1 August 2026 - 31 August 2027 We are looking for our Youth President for to work with the Connexional Team to: Enable, encourage and enthuse children and young people to get involved in every aspect of Church life Represent and host 3Generate, the Children and Youth Assembly of the Methodist Church Listen to the voices of children and young people from across the Methodist Church in Britain and to be advocate for them in the life of the Church at every level - this may involve a lot of independent travel, and evening and weekend travel Influence the decision-making of the Church by sharing the opinions and priorities of children and young people This is a unique and exciting opportunity to travel and work around Britain and overseas, supporting children and young people from all backgrounds. The work is challenging and varied and you will have experience of public speaking, debating, team and independent working, report writing, listening and facilitation, worship leading and more. Candidates must be available to attend 3Generate at the NEC in Birmingham as part of the election process from 3-5 October 2025. It is at this time that the children and young people of the Methodist Church will vote in elections for the next Youth President. In this post, you could work from home or from Methodist Church House. Closing date for applications: 12noon on Tuesday 19 August 2025. Interviews will take place at Methodist Church House, Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SF on Wednesday 10 September 2025. At this time there will be an opportunity to explore and discuss the role more fully. There is a genuine occupational requirement for you to be aged between 18 and 23 and a member of the Methodist Church by 1 August 2026. Only completed application forms will be considered. CVs will not be accepted. Salary offered will be dependent on location. London-based employees will be paid at the upper end of this range. Non-London-based employees will be paid at the lower end of this range.

Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer - 1 year fixed term contract Starting Salary: £40,000 per annum Location: Methodist Church Connexional Team base, London, Office-based We have a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to join the Connexional Team. We are offering an interesting and varied opportunity to support the work of the Connexional Team and the wider Methodist Church. We are looking for someone who will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the core operational IT infrastructure, underpinning all services both internally and externally in a responsive and customer focussed manner. You will advise members of the team on matters related to IT and resolve second and third-line tickets in line with the service level agreement. Assist with the maintenance, continuous improvement and administration of the team's growing IT infrastructure. Deploy and maintain laptop, desktop and tablet security to ensure that IT service users can enjoy a safe and secure IT environment. Perform proactive maintenance of the infrastructure environment as required. Work to tight deadlines and provide high levels of technical support and compliance. Working alongside colleagues within the Infrastructure team, you will provide support services to approximately 250 local and remote users within the organisation. About You Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure platforms and software, including but not limited to: Windows Server, Active Directory, Windows 11, Backup, Monitoring/SNMP, SMTP/Exchange, Web Server/IIS, Dell Servers and storage, Printers/Papercut, Office 365, MS 365. Experience in server administration, database administration and application support. Experienced in IT support services and ticketing, as well as laptop and mobile phone support and networking configuration. Excellent communicator with the ability to communicate technical issues to all levels Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Customer service skills demonstrated through communication, knowledge, attention to detail and ability to get things done Strong organisational skills including planning, prioritising, timekeeping and managing busy workloads and ticketing systems working to prioritise. Flexible to changing situations and timings 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 Well-being Adviser 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. Closing date: 7 August 2025 Interview date: 18 August in person in London

D365 Systems Administrator - 1 year Fixed Term Contract Starting Salary: £45,000 per annum Location: Methodist Church House (London Hybrid) Hybrid Working: Connexional Team staff based at Methodist Church House or Cliff College have a hybrid work pattern, which is currently 2-3 days in the office. The Vacancy We are offering an unique and diverse opportunity to support the Connexional Team and the wider Methodist Church in implementing, maintaining, and enhancing our Dynamics 365 systems. This role will ensure that these systems effectively meet the needs of both our internal and external users. You will collaborate with our Applications team to develop solutions and provide best practice guidance. About You We are looking for someone who wants to make a positive contribution to our work: Extensive experience as a Dynamics 365 CRM Systems Administrator and familiarity with ETL tools such as SSIS. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, including custom workflows, plugins, and integrations Experienced with Power Platform Apps and Power Automate. Experience managing integrations between Dynamics 365 CRM and other systems. Experience with MS SQL Server, and be skilled in creating user acceptance test scripts and technical documentation Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues. Excellent communication skills and the ability to train end-users. You should also 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 Well-being Adviser 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. Closing date: 7 August 2025. Interview date: 18 August 2025 in person in London.

Justice-Seeking Church Officer About the Role This is an exciting new role which will help the Methodist Church in Britain to embed in the life of churches its commitment to be justice-seeking. In 2024, the Church adopted a Strategy to embed the Methodist Conference's Justice-Seeking Church Report in local churches, across the Connexional Team and throughout the life of Methodism. The Justice-Seeking Church Officer will shape and develop this work across all levels of the Church in creative and innovative ways, identifying opportunities and responding to challenges. They will strengthen leadership for justice across churches, and enable collaboration across programmes and issues. They will enable theological reflection and will lead on shaping the vital emerging work around participation of people with lived experience of poverty. You will be a member of the Justice Team but work collaboratively with many others. You will also be part of the wider Mission Team, playing a key role in the implementing its strategy in response to Our Calling and the Methodist Way of Life. In this post, you will focus on the following priorities: Developing and embedding key areas of the Justice-Seeking Church strategy in churches and the Methodist Connexional Team Strengthening leadership in social justice and social action Developing opportunities for faith formation and theological engagement Developing new work around the leadership and participation of people with lived experience of poverty About You The ideal candidate will need the following: Experience in building influence and motivating wide a range of people and groups Effective and strategic communication skills Experience of enabling people to reflect theologically on justice issues Knowledge of and a passion for justice This post carries a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be a Christian (in accordance with the Equality Act 2010). Should you require further information or wish to discuss this role informally, please contact: Rachel Lampard on after 11 August. 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 Adviser 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 email . Closing Date: 27 August 2025 Interview Date: 15 September 2025 in central London

Mission Project Officer (Justice and Global) 2 year Fixed Term Contract About the Role Are you an experienced project manager passionate about social justice and global mission? The Methodist Church in Britain is looking for a Mission Projects Officer to deliver impactful initiatives in the key areas of social justice, organising, reparative justice and global relations. This is a role for someone who thrives on purpose-driven work and wants to make a tangible difference. This role sits within the Justice team, working collaboratively with the Global Relationships Team and others. You will also be a part of the wider Mission Team, playing a key role in implementing our strategy in response to Our Calling and the Methodist Way of Life. In this post, you will focus on the following priorities: The managements and delivery of projects as part of the Justice and Global Relationships Teams Facilitating effective consultation and collaborative working groups Conducting research and producing reports to inform senior decision-making Coordinating events that inspire and mobilise communities About You The ideal candidate will need the following: Experience in project management and delivery Ability to problem solve, working both independently and collaboratively when required Excellent time and self-management A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with others Ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and to engage diverse audiences with sensitivity Should you wish to discuss this role informally, please contact: Rachel Lampard after 11 Aug on or Andy Dye 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 Adviser 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 email . Closing Date: 27 August 2025 Interview Date: 10 September 2025

Safeguarding Casework Supervisor 28 hours per week The Methodist Church is committed to ensuring its churches are safe spaces for all. We work hard to ensure compliance with legal requirements, develop good practice, provide effective training and give professional advice on individual cases. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team and take forward this work supporting Methodist districts. The post holder will work alongside the Director of Safeguarding in some strategic duties, and will carry specific responsibility for individual casework together with managing the risk assessment process. The post predominantly covers the districts in the north west and will involve regular travel. About You The successful candidate will hold a relevant professional qualification, or have extensive relevant experience and expertise in child and/or adult protection. 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 Adviser 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. Closing date : 12 noon on Friday 2 February. Interviews will take place on: TBC.

Regional Learning and Development Officer (Home based role in London Region) If you're passionate about helping to further the mission of our churches, circuits and districts, then we would like to hear from you. As an experienced professional with a proven track record in learning and development, you will be part of a learning network within the Connexional Team of The Methodist Church. You will join a 43 strong, GB-wide network of learning and development professionals. The team covers a wide range of learning and development areas within the life of the church aimed at supporting and encouraging the church in living out Our Calling 'The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission' and can be called upon to deliver support across the Connexion. The role includes: Preparing and delivering a range of learning and development activities and initiatives meeting with colleagues to plan, develop and review programmes of learning and development share gifts/experiences and build good relationships with the London District, individuals and communities across the church and beyond requires travel mainly within London, weekend and evening work Working in a multiculturally rich environment The successful candidate must demonstrate key skills that include: excellent communication skills through written, oral, visual and digital mediums; good planning, organising and leadership skills; the ability to work collaboratively with strong relationship building skills. As an inclusive organisation we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups (BAME), as they are currently under-represented within the Learning and Development team. For a lay employee, a salary range (including London weighting) of £32,000 - £38,181 per annum is offered. For ministers in Full Connexion the standard terms of service apply. Please note that this role is offered as a fixed term contract until 31 Aug 2023. In return we offer an exceptional pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement (with an extra 3 days' leave granted over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser support service. To apply, please visit our website via the button below. Closing Date : Sunday 12th December 2021. Interviews : 5th January 2021.