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Moderator – Southern Synod

• Full time, seven-year termed appointment
• ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Minister’s stipend
• Nomination Closing Date: Thursday 16 April 2026
• Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 1 May 2026
• Interview date: Friday 22 May 2026

Safeguarding Committee – Convenor

We are seeking applications for the Convenor of the United Reformed Church Safeguarding Committee, you must be a member of the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.

You will have a current or recent working knowledge of safeguarding with children and/or adults at risk and have an understanding of contextualised safeguarding withing the faith setting.

As the convenor of the committee you will be instrumental in overseeing the implementation of the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’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 – ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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.

Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Nominations Committee as the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Youth Representative!

Are you passionate about making sure young voices shape the future of the United Reformed Church? Want to help build a more diverse, exciting, and forward-looking Church?

This is your chance to step up, represent ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Youth nationally, and influence who helps lead the denomination into its next chapter.

The Nominations Committee plays a major role in supporting the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ as it adapts, evolves, and begins a fresh chapter of change. By helping oversee how volunteers are recruited for General Assembly Committees, you’ll be part of a team shaping the Church’s future direction.

We’re looking for a Youth Member to join the Committee and bring the perspective, energy, and experience of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Youth.

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Convenor to the Board of Studies – Westminster College

The Convenor of the Board of Studies is appointed by the College and agreed by General Assembly which appoint the postholder to the Board of Governors and also as a Trustee of the College.

Clerk to the Board of Studies – Westminster College

The Clerk to the Board of Studies is a full voting member of the Board and an elector for the Lewis and Gibson Scholarship award along with Senatus, Chair of the Governors and Convenor of the Board of Studies.

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Church Life Fund Committee – Convenor

Are you passionate about how the Church strategically invests in its future?

We are seeking applications for the Convenor of Church Life Fund Committee, a new General Assembly committee advising the United Reformed Church Trust on the use of the restricted Church Life Fund.

As Convenor, you will chair the Committee, lead its work under delegated authority from General Assembly, and play a key role in shaping how the Church provides shared services, makes grants for lay workers in local churches, and funds new communities of discipleship and worship.

We are looking for someone with experience of chairing or leading committees, a strong understanding of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ governance and charity practice, and a commitment to good stewardship.

Terms of Reference are available here.

For an informal conversation, please contact:
Myles Dunnett, Director of Strategy and Programmes – [email protected]

To apply, please complete the application form and return it by email to [email protected] and [email protected]

Appointments are subject to the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ safer recruitment process and confirmation by General Assembly.

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Business Committee Youth Representative

Do you want to help shape the future of the United Reformed Church, increase your communications skills, expand your network, and help represent the next generation of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ leaders?

We’re seeking a dedicated young person under the age of 26 to join the Business Committee.

The Business Committee sets the agenda for the big meetings of the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ (General Assembly and Assembly Executive) and works to make sure that they run smoothly. We help plan, organise, and sometimes even make decisions on behalf of General Assembly.

On the Business Committee, you will:

• Influence key decisions
• Develop leadership skills
• Bring a unique perspective

Apply now and make a difference in the United Reformed Church!

Email [email protected] to request an application form.

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Faith in Action Committee Members

Do you have a heart for discipleship and mission? Do you want to make a difference in the life of the wider ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and beyond? We are looking for new Committee members- this is your opportunity!

The new Faith in Action Committee (combining the work of the previous Children and Youth, Education and Learning and Mission Committees) are looking for new Committee members.

We are looking for people with an interest in two of our focus areas: Children and Youth/Intergenerational (2 people), Education/Lay learning (2 people). Each member will advocate for their focus area but also be a general member of the Committee promoting the work of mission and discipleship in the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.

The Faith in Action Committee supports the United Reformed Church’s outreach in terms of evangelism and witness; public issues; community engagement; pioneering; ecumenical & interfaith relations; intergenerational worship; global & intercultural ministries; racial justice and legacies of slavery; as well as ministry among children, young people and young adults, intentionally listening to their voices; net zero advocacy; lay learning; and world justice through the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Commitment for Life programme. The role of the Committee is to support and guide the Faith in Action staff team in implementing the work agreed by Assembly through the Mission Strategy created to reflect the focus areas vital to the life of the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.

For more information or to have a conversation about this, please email [email protected]

Please click the below link for the full role description, person specification and Terms of Reference and if interested in making an application or nomination, please email  [email protected] for an application form.

Closing date: 20 April 2026

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The Leprosy Mission

Trustee Vacancies

Voluntary roles for fixed terms

Closing date: Wednesday 13 May 2026

This is an exciting and strategic moment to join the Board of The Leprosy Mission Great Britain (TLMGB).   We are fortunate to have a dedicated and experienced group of trustees, but with several members nearing the end of their tenure, we are looking to appoint five new trustees during 2026. We particularly welcome applicants who are passionate about International Development and who see themselves as strategic generalists.

Children and Young People’s Worker at Hampstead Garden Suburb Free Church

Based: London, NW11
Contract: Fixed term (3 years), full-time
Salary range: £30,000 to £32,000
Applications close: Monday 1 June 2026

Interviews: week commencing 15 June 2026

Application packs from [email protected]