The Methodist Church

Are you an experienced safeguarding professional with strong policy and quality assurance expertise? Do you have the expertise to lead safeguarding policy and assurance across a distributed, connexional Church? As Safeguarding Policy and Quality Assurance Manager, you will work under the direction of the Director of Safeguarding to lead the development, review and assurance of safeguarding policy and practice across the Methodist Church. You will provide analysis, assurance and risk reporting to senior leaders and governance bodies, using safeguarding data and quality information to support evidence based decision making. You will work closely with colleagues across the Safeguarding Regions , supporting consistency of standards, shared learning and effective practice across the Methodist Church, as well as engaging with statutory agencies and partner Churches. The role includes line management of the Safeguarding Admin Team and oversight of key safeguarding systems, including the DBS blemish process. This is a hybrid, office based role , reflecting the leadership, collaboration and people management responsibilities of the post. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences. If you meet most of the requirements, we encourage you to apply; transferable skills and experience will also be taken into consideration. Our Culture, Values and Benefits Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing, a work-life balance augmented by: Generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year) Flexi-leave and or TOIL (where applicable) Access to an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. A generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution. The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. How to Apply Please submit a completed online application form . Closing date: 22 May 2026 at 5pm Shortlisting : 26 May 2026 Interviews : 8 June 2026 Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible

Job Title: Administrator Salary: £28,000.00 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week) Location: Methodist Church House Hybrid Working: For office-based roles, a hybrid working pattern may be possible, typically 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, in accordance with the team and organisation needs. Hybrid working will be supported wherever possible and is dependent on the postholder having a safe, secure, and effective remote working environment. Where this cannot be accommodated, the role will be office-based. Are you an experienced and capable administrator who would enjoy using your skills in a role that makes a real difference? We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and service oriented Administrator to provide professional administrative support to the Mission Team. This role includes effective support for a range of events, with particular responsibility for the Methodist Children and Youth Assembly (3Generate). About the Role This role is central to ensuring that the Mission Team's workplans, priorities, and objectives are delivered effectively and smoothly. Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners, you will play a key role in supporting events, programmes, meetings, and communications, helping to ensure smooth and effective delivery. The postholder will be: An experienced administrator with strong organisational and communication skills Proactive, reliable and committed to delivering high quality administrative support Experienced in supporting events or programmes, including practical arrangements Enthusiastic and hardworking, with the ability to manage a varied workload A strong team player who is flexible, adaptable, and well organised Skilled in multitasking with effective time-management skills. Our Culture, Values and Benefits Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing, a work-life balance augmented by: Generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year) Flexi-leave and or TOIL (where applicable) Access to an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. A generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution. The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. Join us in making a meaningful difference. Apply today! Closing date for completed application forms: 24 May 2026 Interviews will be held in London on: 3 June 2026 Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible

The Vacancy Are you passionate about the way the Methodist Church stations its ministers? An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to be the first Chair of the Stationing Strategy Committee. This Committee, which will replace the Stationing Committee, will provide a strategic overview of stationing across the Connexion, for all ministers (deacons, presbyters, probationers and ministers of other Churches and Conferences). The Chair provides strategic leadership to the Stationing Strategy Committee (SSC), ensuring that the committee fulfils its responsibilities under the authority of the Conference, provides long term direction for stationing policy, and represents the SSC at senior governance levels. About you We are looking for someone who: is a lay person who is a member in good standing of the Methodist Church in Britain; has an awareness of the variety of contexts that exist within the Methodist Connexion; has a proven ability to handle sensitive material/conversations discretely; relishes the chance to work closely with colleagues. Duration A term not exceeding three years in the first instance and, which may be extended for a further period of one or more years thereafter. Time Commitment Between them, the Deputy Chair and Chair will be expected to offer 30-40 days a year of which up to 12 will be away from home, including overnight stays. Closing date: 5 June 2026 Shortlisting: 10 June 2026 Interview date: 19 June 2026

Convener of Discipline, Pastoral and Appeal Committees Are you someone who has good organizational and administrative skills? We are looking to widen our pool of Conveners to help convene panels for Appeal, Pastoral and Discipline committees. The role consists of convening panels in accordance with Standing Orders, arranging venues, communicating with all parties involved in the case and minute taking to aid report writing for the Chairs. About you We are looking for someone who: Is a lay person who is a member or a Presbyter in good standing with the Methodist Church Clear communicative skills Organizational skills Ability to take minutes and arrange meetings Works well within a team of people A working understanding of Standing Orders Duration Ongoing, with a minimum of 3 years, with names put forward to conference annually to be approved. Time Commitment Ability to offer to convene minimum of 2 panels per Connexional year. Closing date: 21st May, 2026 Shortlisting: 27th May, 2026 Interviews: 2nd and 3rd June, 2026 (online) All offer of appointment are conditional up on satisfactory DBS checks by the Methodist Church.

Complaints Panel Member (Tier 2) We are looking to expand our pool of Complaint Panel members to help support the work of the Part 11 complaints process. You will be invited to sit on a team of 3 people, led by a Panel Chair, to hear complaints on the Tier 2 process of investigation where individuals conduct is being challenged. You will meet with complainant and respondent and any witnesses who are involved in the case, as well as read any evidence put forward, and help to bring around recommendations for the next step in the complaint. About you We are looking for someone who: Is a lay person who is a member or a Presbyter in good standing with the Methodist Church Clear communicative skills Able to work with others in a team Able to read and understand evidence put forward and use that in brining around resolution Able to understand Standing Orders in relation to the Part 11 process Duration Ongoing, with a minimum of 3 years, with names put forward to conference annually to be approved. Time Commitment Ability to offer to sit on minimum of 2 panels per year. Closing date: 21st May, 2026 Shortlisting: 27th May, 2026 Interviews: 2nd and 3rd June, 2026 (online) All offer of appointment are conditional up on satisfactory DBS checks by The Methodist Church.

The Vacancy We're looking for an Executive Assistant to act as the first line professional point of contact for the President and Vice-President of the Methodist Church. This is an executive level support role for someone who is accustomed to working in a professional environment and who is willing to go the extra mile . This role is based at Methodist Church House, London, with the possibility of flexible working. About You To be successful in this role, in addition to excellent administrative skills it is essential that you have proven abilities of: working in a PA role in a complex organisation organising meetings and diaries and filtering and providing information. paying close attention to detail and working under pressure and to tight deadlines. managing and prioritising your own workload as well as working as part of a team. The Executive Assistant is required to be in sympathy with the ethos of the Methodist Church. Our Culture, Values and Benefits Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing. We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Well-being Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution. The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities. If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact HR Team. Closing date: 17 October 2025 Shortlisting date: 20 October 2025 Interview date (in person): 27 October 2025