Details of paid and unpaid vacancies around the Vineyard movement in the UK & Ireland.
Please note that candidates must respond directly to the church who is advertising the post, not to VCUKI.
Youth Pastor – Maternity Cover
Sutton Vineyard
Sutton Vineyard is seeking a dedicated Youth Pastor to nurture and guide our young people in their spiritual journey. This is a unique opportunity to join a church committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of young people in our borough.
While the role is a 12 month fixed term maternity cover, we’re looking for someone who shares our vision for growth, spiritual development and community outreach.
Whether you are an experienced youth pastor, someone stepping into ministry for the first time, or currently training for ministry, we would love to hear from you. If you have a heart for youth, a sincere faith, and a calling to help young people grow in their relationship with God, this could be the place for you.
Key Responsibilities, Experience and Skills
The Youth Pastor will be responsible for leading and developing the Youth Ministry at Sutton Vineyard. This includes planning and leading weekly groups, organising social events, and providing spiritual guidance and mentorship to young people. They will oversee and continue to develop our volunteer team creating a thriving youth communit
Position: Youth Pastor
Reporting to: Senior Pastor
Hours: Full time – 40 hours per week. Includes Sundays and some evenings.
Salary: £34,944 per annum plus pension
Term: Fixed term 12 month Maternity Cover
Principle Workplace: Oru Co working Space, 7 Throwley Way, Sutton, SM1 1AF
Start Date: As soon as practically possible
Please note there is a genuine occupational requirement that the role holder is a committed Christian in full sympathy with aims and the ethos of the Church’s purpose and vision.
Application:
To apply for the role, please send an updated CV and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role to [email protected] by 5th January 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing 12th January 2026.
If you have any questions regarding the role, we would love to encourage you to get in touch for an additional conversation.
Provisions Manager
Vineyard Compassion, Causeway Coast Vineyard
The Role
Vineyard Compassion provides people with practical and emotional support at their point of need while empowering them to tackle the underlying root causes of poverty through a range of innovative projects. As an anti-poverty charity Vineyard Compassion are employing a new staff member to be our Provisions Manager.
This role will carry responsibility for the vision, leadership, delivery and development of the various provision projects within Vineyard Compassion (Foodbank, RESET Social Supermarket, Donations Centre, Clothing, Toiletries etc) which are distributed to vulnerable individuals and families in the community who are experiencing a range of complex needs. The role will also manage staff to facilitate the various aspects of these projects along with oversight of a team of volunteers.
How to apply: Interested applicants may apply for the role using the application form with accompanying job description – https://www.
Email: Hayley.blues-drummond@
Post: Hayley Blues-Drummond, Hope Centre, 10 Hillmans Way, Coleraine, Co Londonderry, BT52 2ED
Application deadline: Monday 5th January 2026
Associate Pastor
Exeter Vineyard Church
Job role:
We are seeking an Associate Pastor to join Exeter Vineyard Church, in the beautiful capital of Devon.
The position would suit someone – or a married couple to job share – who feel called to vocational church leadership and would like to gain experience and get on the job training while they pursue and test their calling.
Details:
Hours: 0.6 FTE (possibly 0.8 FTE for job share)
Salary: £31,000 – £34,000 pro rata, depending on experience
How to apply:
For more details, and to download the job pack, please click here.
Application deadline: Sunday 25th January
Senior Pastor
Stour Valley Vineyard
The Organisation:
Stour Valley Vineyard Church (SVV) is based in Sudbury, a beautiful and thriving market town in South Suffolk. We are a vibrant, spirit-filled church who seek to encounter the presence of the Living God, and who believe we are transformed by that encounter.
Job role:
We are seeking a new Senior Pastor to lead our church deeper into our encounter with God, and into a new season of mission and growth. This is an exciting
opportunity to lead a church with a solid foundation of faith and significant outreach opportunities through our Foodbank and other community activities.
Our ideal candidate will be a passionate spiritual leader, a compelling Bible communicator, and a nurturing pastor committed to relational ministry. The successful applicant will have completed a level of theological training and have at least two years of pastoral experience within a Vineyard Church or a church stream with similar values. They will also have good people and managerial skills, being able to oversee teams and develop leaders.
Details:
Terms: This is a full-time position, though part-time and bi-vocational arrangements would be considered, as would a couple job-sharing the appointment.
Start date: The successful applicant would ideally be in place to start the role in late Spring/early Summer 2026.
How to apply:
Download the full Application Pack here. The Application Park includes the job description, person specification and more information about Stour Valley Vineyard Church.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact: [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 30th January 2026
Administrator
VCUKI
The Organisation:
Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland (VCUKI) is a growing movement of churches, built on God’s transforming word, who worship God with passion, intimacy and expectation. VCUKI exists to participate in the advancement of the Kingdom of God through the work of local Vineyard churches that communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and practise.
Job role:
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Administrator to join our Finance and Legal Team (FLT). In this role, you’ll be the backbone of our team, providing essential support to the General Counsel and the wider FLT. Your responsibilities will be diverse and engaging in the areas of legal compliance and financial support.
This will cover policy management, research and reporting on the current legislative agenda, safeguarding and HR administration, basic financial admin and general office administration. This is full-time position, based in Hull.
Ideally, you’ll have:
● An honours degree or relevant administrative experience.
● Strong numeracy skills.
● Excellent typing skills.
● Excellent multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
● Highly organised, efficient and detail oriented.
For a full job description and person specification, please click the link below.
Details:
Location: VCUKI Financial and Legal Office, Hull.
Salary: £ 27,765 – £30,603 per annum (Depending on
experience)
Terms: Full Time (5 days a week)
Closing Date: Thursday 15th January 2026 at noon
Interviews: Week commencing 19th January
How to apply:
For a full job description and person specification, please click the links below. To apply, please click here.
Applications close: Thursday 15th January 2026 at noon
Compassion Support Manager
Vineyard Compassion, Causeway Coast Vineyard
The Role
Are you passionate about social justice, tackling local poverty and seeing people move from crisis to full potential? Do you enjoy supporting people as they develop healthy, independent living skills, taking a journey alongside them as they deal with issues in their lives which have prevented them from doing this.
As an anti-poverty charity Vineyard Compassion are employing a new staff member to be our Compassion Support Manager & Safeguarding Lead.
The Compassion Support Manager (& Safeguarding Lead) will carry responsibility for the vision, leadership, delivery and development of the Open Door project and wider Compassion Support Services (person centred support). They will lead, develop, and manage staff and service delivery to offer practical help and emotional support to vulnerable individuals and families in the community who are experiencing a range of complex needs. They will also carry responsibility as the VC Safeguarding Lead, both functioning as a Designated Safeguarding Officer and overseeing the other DSO’s.
How to apply: Interested applicants may apply for the role using the application form with accompanying job description – https://www.
Email: Hayley.blues-drummond@
Post: Hayley Blues-Drummond, Hope Centre, 10 Hillmans Way, Coleraine, Co Londonderry, BT52 2ED
Application deadline: Monday 5th January 2026
Assistant Pastor
Hope Vineyard Sunderland
The Organisation
Hope Vineyard Sunderland is a family church in the heart of the city of Sunderland. We are passionate about Jesus, the people of our city and the North East. It is led by Phil and Vicky Conn. We are affiliated to Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland (VCUKI) and are members of the Evangelical Alliance UK. Hope Vineyard Sunderland is a growing church, and to meet the needs or our church family we’re seeking to recruit an Assistant Pastor.
The Role
The Assistant Pastor role – exists to help bring the vision of Hope Vineyard Sunderland to life by supporting oversight of the practical, logistical, and operational life of the church. This role supports the Lead Pastors and wider leadership by ensuring that our people, places and systems run smoothly. You’ll combine pastoral sensitivity with strategic execution, servant-hearted leadership with an eye for detail — making it possible for ministry and community to flourish in a Spirit-led, Jesus-centred church. This role combines practical service, pastoral development, and leadership formation in a growing church family.
Location: Sunderland
Salary: £29,335 [pro rata]
Hours: 15 hours PW
How to apply: Please email [email protected] for an application pack
Application deadline: 30th November 2025
