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.
Children and Youth Ministry Student Placement
Riverside Vineyard
Volunteer Placement
Ministry Students (Youth and Children) alongside St Mellitus College.
Do you have a passion to see the next generation meeting Jesus and following him? Do you have an interest in studying Theology and want to gain experience at the same time?
We are looking for 2 Ministry Students to work alongside either our Youth Ministry or our Children’s Ministry. These part-time volunteer positions will enable you to gain vital ministry experience in a diverse setting whilst studying for a BA(Hons) in Theology Ministry and Mission at St Mellitus College (London). Working with the Children, Youth and Families Pastor, you will see first hand what goes into providing youth and children’s ministry in a large multisite church.
Students will have opportunities to develop in different areas of ministry and giftings. There is some financial support for studying as well as other benefits provided. We are a multicultural team and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
To apply, head to the Riverside Vineyard website.
Contract type: Initial 1 year volunteer placement, part time (including Sundays)
Closing Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
Interviews: TBC, but expected to be week beginning 11 July 2022
Assistant Pastor
Carrickfergus Vineyard Church
Are you an experienced leader & pioneer who longs to see people flourish? Carrickfergus Vineyard are looking for an Assistant Pastor to join our staff team to support the Senior Pastors in the leadership and development of the church and our ministries, and the spiritual formation of our people, as we move into a new season of growth.
The appointment will be for 30 hours per week, based in the church offices & Sunday venue, and will initially be for a period of one year with the possibility of extension. We are looking for a devoted follower of Jesus with strong initiative and a heart for compassion as the role involves overseeing this ministry.
An application pack (which includes a detailed Job Description and Person Specification) is available electronically by emailing [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 10 June 2022.
Operations Manager
Causeway Coast Vineyard
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 a volunteer, anti-poverty charity Vineyard Compassion are employing a new staff member to be our Compassion Support Manager.
The Compassion Support Manager will develop, co-ordinate, and manage staff and service delivery that offer practical help and emotional support to vulnerable individuals and families in the community who are experiencing a range of complex needs. They will carry responsibility for the development and oversight of Compassion Support services such as The Open Door (drop-in & mobile) while also managing a number of staff (Compassion Support Workers) who deliver these services. They will be influential in working with others in one to one and group work both at a client level and at a supervisory level providing support, structure, and development to staff and volunteers. The role will require a high commitment to safeguarding and reflective practice.
How to apply:
Interested applicants may apply for the role using the application form on the website. Completed application forms (must be accompanied with completed privacy notice) should be submitted to James Johnston by email or post by 12 noon on Monday 13th June 2022.
Email: [email protected]
Post: James Johnston, Hope Centre, 10 Hillmans Way, Coleraine, Co Londonderry, BT52 2ED)
Emotional Wellbeing Service Coordinator
Causeway Coast Vineyard
Do you have great administration skills and would love to help us as we work with people to see them overcome obstacles, challenges & life issues so that they regain hope, confidence and independence?
As a volunteer, anti-poverty charity Vineyard Compassion are employing a new staff member to provide administrative support to help coordinate our Emotional Wellbeing Service (EWS).
The EWS Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration & coordination of the EWS under the direction & line management of the EWS Leads. The EWS Leads are responsible for the strategic development of the EWS, which would be both implemented & coordinated by the post-holder. The EWS Coordinator will therefore be responsible for setting up systems & processes that facilitate the expansion & smooth running of the service. The post-holder will coordinate the various strands that make up the service, engaging with counsellors, group facilitators & project leaders to ensure clients have a clear pathway to wellbeing & resilience.
How to apply:
Interested applicants may apply for the role using the application form on the website. Completed application forms (must be accompanied with completed privacy notice) should be submitted to James Johnston by email or post by 12 noon on Monday 13th June 2022.
Email: [email protected]
Post: James Johnston, Hope Centre, 10 Hillmans Way, Coleraine, Co Londonderry, BT52 2ED)
Compassion Support Manager
Causeway Coast Vineyard
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 a volunteer, anti-poverty charity Vineyard Compassion are employing a new staff member to be our Compassion Support Manager.
The Compassion Support Manager will develop, co-ordinate, and manage staff and service delivery that offer practical help and emotional support to vulnerable individuals and families in the community who are experiencing a range of complex needs. They will carry responsibility for the development and oversight of Compassion Support services such as The Open Door (drop-in & mobile) while also managing a number of staff (Compassion Support Workers) who deliver these services. They will be influential in working with others in one to one and group work both at a client level and at a supervisory level providing support, structure, and development to staff and volunteers. The role will require a high commitment to safeguarding and reflective practice.
How to apply:
Interested applicants may apply for the role using the application form on the website. Completed application forms (must be accompanied with completed privacy notice) should be submitted to James Johnston by email or post by 12 noon on Monday 13th June 2022.
Email: [email protected]
Post: James Johnston, Hope Centre, 10 Hillmans Way, Coleraine, Co Londonderry, BT52 2ED)
Ministry or Ministry Support Staff (Students and Young Adults)
Trent Vineyard
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work alongside the Students and Young Adults Pastor. The post holder will be responsible for organising events and pastorally leading within the Young Adults and Student communities at Trent Vineyard.
Ideal candidates will provide practical, administrative and pastoral support to all students and young adults ministry areas. They should also be affective in investing in and raising up leaders, a good communicator, and competent at working with and through volunteer teams.
Contract type: Permanent contract, 7.5 – 15 hours per week
Closing Date: Monday 30 May 2022, 09:00 am
Interviews: TBC, but expected to be week beginning 6 June 2022
Please email [email protected] and quote the job title for an application pack and more information about this role.
Children’s Ministry Co-ordinator
Carrickfergus Vineyard Church
Do you love to see children grow in their faith? Carrickfergus Vineyard are hiring a Children’s Ministry Co-ordinator to support and assist the growth of our vibrant and welcoming ministry for children up to 11 years.
The appointment will be for 8 hours per week, based in the church offices & Sunday venue, and will initially be for a period of one year, with the possibility of extension. We are looking for a devoted follower of Jesus with strong initiative and a passion to see children and their families flourish in discipleship.
An application pack (which includes a detailed Job Description and Person Specification) is available electronically by emailing: [email protected]
Closing date Friday 27 May 2022.
Communications Assistant
Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland (VCUKI)
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.
Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland (VCUKI) has an exciting opportunity for a Communications Assistant to work with our Communications Team. The role will be required to help assist the communications team through the upkeep and growth of our digital platforms and key administrative tasks, which contribute to communicating strongly and consistently to the Vineyard movement.
This is a part time position, with the role based in Cardiff.
This role will be well suited to someone who is has a good command of the English language and is interested in communicating on a range of digital platforms. The candidate would ideally have a working knowledge of a variety of methods and platforms to share stories on. The candidate will be competent in organising logistics for media pieces and be well organised with a key eye for detail.
Please click the link below to see the job description and person specification.
Download an application form here and send completed forms to [email protected]
Salary: £18,928 pro rata (£11,356 per annum)
Terms: 3 days / 22.5 hours per week for 1 year
Closing Date: 1st June 2022 (12pm)
Associate Leader
3 Counties Vineyard (Haslemere)
3 Counties Vineyard are looking for an experienced Associate Leader to join their staff team.
We are a dynamic and growing church of about 200 adults based in Haslemere. You can find out more about us here.
We are looking for someone ideally with 5-10+ years of UK ministry experience to become part of our church family and take on a full time role focussing on spiritual formation, small groups, developing our leaders and leading our pastoral and newcomers teams.
We are happy to be flexible with the hours and focus areas for the right person.
Please download the job description for more details about the role.
If you feel this could be for you please send your CV and covering letter to Dave Wright, Senior Leader of 3CV at ([email protected]) and Dick Durrant, ([email protected]) by Tuesday 14th June. We really look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: 14th June 2022, 5pm
Senior Pastor
Enfield Vineyard
Enfield Vineyard is a vibrant, welcoming and growing church which was founded over 50 years ago and joined the Vineyard movement 7 years ago. We seek to be Jesus to our community and the church aims to be gospel centred, community focussed and spirit led in all that it does.
We are looking for a fun loving, vibrant Senior Pastor who will inspire, envision and lead the church onto the next chapter. Ideally the applicant will have previous ministry experience and some experience of managing and leading in a secular environment also. The successful candidate will be someone who identifies with ‘extending the kingdom, transforming lives and making a difference’. It is important that applicants share the Vineyard’s values and culture and have a heart for worship and preaching as well as serving the local community. Having a passion to live life in step with the Holy Spirit and pursuing God for the supernatural and seeking the presence of God is also vital.
We would like applicants to be good communicators, have sound biblical knowledge and have the energy to inspire and equip the church to fulfil its mission. They will also need to be a relational, collaborative team-leader to lead and train our staff team of five and oversee the ministries we currently run with enthusiasm:
• CAP Debt and Job Centre
• Growbaby
• Community gym
• Baby and Toddler group
• Youth outreach
Our values are an expression of who we are and what we believe. We look to be generous, with our lives, our time, our energy and our giving: courageous in our expression of faith and joyous in all we do.
For a full job description and details of how to apply, please email [email protected] quoting the job title.
Closing Date: 13 June 2022
Assistant Pastor(s)
Bognor Vineyard
Bognor Vineyard are praying for an individual or married couple to fill the role of Assistant Pastor(s) to help them see more lives transformed by the love of God. There are a number of areas that need covering (see Job description) and believe that as Assistant Pastor, an individual could perhaps fulfil a few of these, or a couple may be able to fulfil the majority. Hours and salary would be dependent but part time or full time would be considered for the right candidate(s).
They would love to hear from you if you feel that God is pointing you towards serving with them. Links to job descriptions for the needed areas can be found below. Please note: the key responsibilities, hours, salary etc. will all be tailored and adapted from the previous job descriptions to facilitate the overall role of Assistant Pastor(s). However, because of the way CAP is governed, if this is one of the roles agreed to, the job description and hours etc will remain as they are.
Senior Pastor
Chichester Vineyard
Chichester Vineyard Church is looking for a part time, passionate and energetic Senior Pastor with previous experience in leading a church ministry, preferably within the Vineyard Movement.
We are looking for somebody who feels called by God and shares our vision ‘to do church in a simple, biblically based, authentic, relevant and fun way’ The appointed person will be a relational, visionary collaborative team-leader who wants to nurture and grow our church community.
We would like applicants to be good communicators, have sound biblical knowledge and have the energy to inspire and equip the church to fulfil its mission.
It is important that applicants share The Vineyard’s values and culture and have a heart for worship and preaching as well as serving the local community and that you have a passion alongside ours, to live our lives full of the presence of God overflowing in all we do, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
For more information please read the Job Description. If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity further or to send your C.V. for consideration, please contact Matt & Katie Faulkner by email: [email protected]
