Is consuming the news everyday a must for you? Do you enjoy learning about the latest developments and events in our world? Are you passionate about seeking the truth, holding those in positions of power to account, and giving a voice to the voiceless? United Christian Broadcasters is excited to provide a 12-month training opportunity to an individual whose ambition is to become a broadcast journalist and work in a newsroom covering national and international news and current affairs. Supported by a team of experienced Christian broadcast journalists and producers, you will study and learn on the job. This will include: Writing for broadcasting and digital platforms Researching Recording audio in broadcast studios Applying media law and the Ofcom Broadcasting Code Audio editing Radio reporting and presenting skills You will need to be a committed Christian, with your own personal transport to get to/from the UCB Broadcast Centre. You will be based, full time at our UCB Broadcast Centre in Hanchurch, Stoke-on-Trent (Postcode ST4 8RY). Your application will only be considered if you can tick all these boxes: You have emailed HR an MP3 audio recording of you pitching an original news idea appropriate for UCB News on UCB 1, UCB 2, or the UCB Player app (maximum pitch duration 3 minutes). You can use a voice recording app on your phone. You are a committed Christian who s connected to a church You can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of news and current affairs You can work Monday to Friday on site, with some weekend working as required (this will be made up of different shifts between the hours of 6am-6pm) You have carefully read the job description and provided detailed information about yourself on the application form to help the selection panel decide whether you should be shortlisted for interviews. Do you have more questions about the role? Before completing your application form, email either UCB s HR team or Vicky Gibbens, UCB s News & Current Affairs Editor. Contact details can be found on the UCB vacancies page. Closing date for applications: Friday 24th April at Midday - No late applications will be accepted. If you are shortlisted: A first round of Zoom interviews will be held with shortlisted candidates on Wednesday 13th May 2026. A second round of in-person interviews, with candidate exercises, will be held on Thursday 28th May 2026 at the UCB Broadcast Centre in Stoke-on-Trent (lunch will be provided). Start date for the role: It is hoped the successful candidate will be able to take up this full-time staff job from around July Salary : Starting salary £24,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus staff benefits For an application form and job description Please visit our website - and don't forget to visit our privacy page too. UCB is a Christian Charity. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Is consuming the news everyday a must for you? Do you enjoy learning about the latest developments and events in our world? Are you passionate about seeking the truth, holding those in positions of power to account, and giving a voice to the voiceless? United Christian Broadcasters is excited to provide a 12-month training opportunity to an individual whose ambition is to become a broadcast journalist and work in a newsroom covering national and international news and current affairs. Supported by a team of experienced Christian broadcast journalists and producers, you will study and learn on the job. This will include: Writing for broadcasting and digital platforms Researching Recording audio in broadcast studios Applying media law and the Ofcom Broadcasting Code Audio editing Radio reporting and presenting skills You will need to be a committed Christian, with your own personal transport to get to/from the UCB Broadcast Centre. You will be based, full time at our UCB Broadcast Centre in Hanchurch, Stoke-on-Trent (Postcode ST4 8RY). Your application will only be considered if you can tick all these boxes: You have emailed HR an MP3 audio recording of you pitching an original news idea appropriate for UCB News on UCB 1, UCB 2, or the UCB Player app (maximum pitch duration 3 minutes). You can use a voice recording app on your phone. You are a committed Christian who s connected to a church You can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of news and current affairs You can work Monday to Friday on site, with some weekend working as required (this will be made up of different shifts between the hours of 6am-6pm) You have carefully read the job description and provided detailed information about yourself on the application form to help the selection panel decide whether you should be shortlisted for interviews. Do you have more questions about the role? Before completing your application form, email either UCB s HR team or Vicky Gibbens, UCB s News & Current Affairs Editor. Contact details can be found on the UCB vacancies page. Closing date for applications: Friday 24th April at Midday - No late applications will be accepted. If you are shortlisted: A first round of Zoom interviews will be held with shortlisted candidates on Wednesday 13th May 2026. A second round of in-person interviews, with candidate exercises, will be held on Thursday 28th May 2026 at the UCB Broadcast Centre in Stoke-on-Trent (lunch will be provided). Start date for the role: It is hoped the successful candidate will be able to take up this full-time staff job from around July Salary : Starting salary £24,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus staff benefits For an application form and job description Please visit our website - and don't forget to visit our privacy page too. UCB is a Christian Charity. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy
UCB is looking for a proactive and hands on Prayerline Volunteer Support Lead to join our Prayerline team. Working with the Head of Prayerline you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, Scripture-based remote prayer ministry. This role combines spiritual leadership, operational oversight, and strategic data analysis to ensure Prayerline remains a place of safety, dignity, and spiritual growth. You ll oversee the volunteer support and system monitoring team, ensuring that every caller and volunteer experiences excellence in care, communication, and technology. You ll also play a key role in shaping the future of Prayerline through data-driven decision-making and cross-departmental collaboration. The successful candidate will have excellent administrative, problem solving and analytical skills; understanding the importance of how accurate data reporting informs improved service delivery. You will also need to be flexible in your approach as there will be occasional evening or weekend working to cover for team support and absence. If you are passionate about seeing people s lives changed through the power of prayer and have a desire to help us improve our service; if you have excellent communication skills and are proficient in expressing a narrative based on data analysis, then you could be the person we are looking for. This position is currently based at our Broadcast Centre in Hanchurch Lane, Hanchurch, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8RY while work is being undertaken at our premises in Westport Road, Burslem, Stoke on Trent. Closing date for applications: 27th April 2026 - noon Pre-Interview Zoom: 14th May 2026 On-Site Interview: 22nd May 2026 Salary: £26,500 - £30,190 per annum depending on skill and experience. Plus, staff benefits that include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6% For an application form and job description please visit our website Don t forget to visit our privacy page. UCB is a Christian Charity. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
UCB is looking for a proactive and hands on Prayerline Volunteer Support Lead to join our Prayerline team. Working with the Head of Prayerline you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, Scripture-based remote prayer ministry. This role combines spiritual leadership, operational oversight, and strategic data analysis to ensure Prayerline remains a place of safety, dignity, and spiritual growth. You ll oversee the volunteer support and system monitoring team, ensuring that every caller and volunteer experiences excellence in care, communication, and technology. You ll also play a key role in shaping the future of Prayerline through data-driven decision-making and cross-departmental collaboration. The successful candidate will have excellent administrative, problem solving and analytical skills; understanding the importance of how accurate data reporting informs improved service delivery. You will also need to be flexible in your approach as there will be occasional evening or weekend working to cover for team support and absence. If you are passionate about seeing people s lives changed through the power of prayer and have a desire to help us improve our service; if you have excellent communication skills and are proficient in expressing a narrative based on data analysis, then you could be the person we are looking for. This position is currently based at our Broadcast Centre in Hanchurch Lane, Hanchurch, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8RY while work is being undertaken at our premises in Westport Road, Burslem, Stoke on Trent. Closing date for applications: 27th April 2026 - noon Pre-Interview Zoom: 14th May 2026 On-Site Interview: 22nd May 2026 Salary: £26,500 - £30,190 per annum depending on skill and experience. Plus, staff benefits that include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6% For an application form and job description please visit our website Don t forget to visit our privacy page. UCB is a Christian Charity. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy
