Children and Youth Development Specialist

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Diocese of London Full time

Children and Youth Development Specialist

The Diocese of London is seeking a skilled Children and Youth Development Specialist to support parishes in their work with children and youth from 0-18 years of age. The successful candidate will foster positive relationships with children and youth attendees, support existing church activities, and develop new programmes to deepen their involvement and faith.

Through this role, the post-holder will receive training and experience working with youth/children, including high-quality training from Ridley London, the London Training Centre of Ridley Hall and Cambridge. Following the three-year contract, the post-holder will receive a Certificate in Higher Education (Level 4) in Foundations in Theology, Ministry and Mission, with a focus on youth and children's work.

There is an occupational requirement that the job-holder is a Christian under the Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

An offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check (to be carried out by the Diocese at offer stage).

The Diocese of London offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development, and the following financial benefits:


Competitive remuneration package

27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays

15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available

Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary

Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months' of employment

Season ticket loans of public transport

Access to Benenden Health Insurance

EAP counselling through Health Assured

Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles

Two additional paid days for community volunteering



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