Job Vacancies in the Moravian Church British Province

Children’s and Youth Work Enabler

Moravian Church in Great Britain and Ireland

Full-time | Salary: £28,000–£32,000 (depending on experience)

Serving the Northern Region of the Moravian Church Location: Regionally based, with regular travel across West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.

The Moravian Church in Great Britain and Ireland is seeking a Children’s and Youth Work Enabler to support and strengthen work with children young people and families across the Northern Region, serving the Yorkshire District (six congregations in West Yorkshire) and Lancashire District (three congregations in Greater Manchester).

This is a regional, enabling role focused on helping congregations develop sustainable, locally rooted and spiritually grounded ministry. Rather than delivering regular activities in every setting, the postholder will work alongside ministers, volunteers and local leaders to build confidence, capacity and good practice over time.

About the Role

You will:

• Support congregations to identify realistic opportunities for children’s, youth and families’ ministry.
• Help develop manageable initiatives such as family activities, youth groups, schools work, Forest Church and intergenerational projects.
• Encourage listening to children, young people, families and local communities when shaping new work.
• Identify, encourage and support volunteers, helping congregations build small, sustainable local teams.
• Create opportunities for volunteers across congregations to share learning, resources and encouragement.
• Work strategically across the region, balancing geography, readiness and need, and encouraging collaboration between congregations.
• Support relationships with schools, community groups, charities and ecumenical partners.
• Promote good safeguarding practice and support congregations to work within Moravian Church policies.
• Contribute to simple project planning, evaluation and reporting as required.

Who We Are Looking For

You will:

• Be a committed Christian, willing to work within the ethos and structures of the Moravian Church.
• Have experience of children’s, youth, families’, schools or community work in a church or related setting.
• Be confident in enabling and supporting volunteers rather than relying on personal delivery.
• Have a sound understanding of safeguarding and good practice with children and young people.
• Bring strong relational, communication and facilitation skills.
• Be able to work independently across a wide geographical area and manage competing priorities.
• Be willing to travel regularly across Yorkshire and Lancashire, including some evenings and weekends.
• A relevant qualification and experience of working across multiple congregations, schools or community partnerships would be welcomed but are not essential.

Terms and Conditions

• Flexible working pattern, including evenings, weekends and occasional Sundays.
• Regular regional travel; expenses reimbursed.
• Line management, supervision and continuing professional development provided.
• Appointment subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training.

Deadline for applications: Friday 28th August 2026

Please submit CV and cover letter to: administrator@moravian.org.uk

The Moravian Church (British Province) is seeking an organised, adaptable, and personable Administrative Support Officer to help support the life and work of our denomination during an important period of transition and development.

Based at Fulneck, Pudsey, this varied and rewarding role will serve as the administrative hub of the Church’s central operations, supporting senior leadership, office management, finance administration, meetings, communications, and mission support across the Province.

About the Role

This redesigned role is central to the smooth running of the Moravian Church’s national office. Working closely with the Operations and Finance Lead, Provincial Board, and wider leadership team, you will help ensure that administration, communications, logistics, and office systems operate effectively and professionally.

No two days will be the same. The role combines practical administration with relationship-building, coordination, and organisational support within a small and collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for enquiries and manage reception.
• Provide administrative support to the Provincial Board.
• Provide administrative support to the Operations and Finance Lead.
• Provide administrative support to the British Mission Board on an ad hoc basis.
• Provide administrative support for expenses, debtors and creditors, foreign payments and Gift Aid.
• Coordinate diaries and meetings.
• Plan meetings and conferences.
• Manage digital filing, database and document systems.
• Handle publications fulfilment (e.g., Daily Watchwords, book orders).
• Conduct routine Health & Safety checks and manage office logistics.
• General office administration.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Provincial Board

About You

• Essential:
• Experience of administering expenses, payments and invoices.
• Experience of office management.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a small team.
• Desirable:
• Experience using finance and operational software, e.g., Sage.
• Experience of working in the charity or public sector or for a faith-based organisation.
• Commitment to the values of the Moravian Church.
• This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys varied responsibilities, takes initiative, and values working in a purpose-driven organisation.

About Us

The Moravian Church (British Provincce) forms part of the worldwide Moravian Church, a global Christian denomination with a long history of mission, community, music, education, and social witness.

You will be employed by the Moravian Union, the Church’s charitable company in England, which provides the legal, financial, property, and administrative framework supporting congregations, ministers, and mission work across England and Northern Ireland.

The role is based at Fulneck, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, as part of the relocation and development of the Church’s central operations.

Terms

• Salary: £28,000–£32,000 depending on experience
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Pension: Stakeholder pension scheme
• Holiday: 25 days plus statutory holidays

To apply, please submit:

• a CV; and
• a supporting statement (maximum two pages) outlining how your experience meets the essential criteria and why you are interested in the role.
• Interviews are planned for Friday 3 July 2026 and will take place in person at Fulneck, Pudsey.