Hybrid Children and Young People Schools Engagement Adviser

Church of England; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused religious organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Children & Young People Schools Engagement Adviser to foster partnerships between churches and schools. This role involves supporting spiritual encounters, providing training, and ensuring effective faith formation for children. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience in youth ministry, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to inclusivity. Flexible working options are available with generous holiday entitlement. Closing date for applications is 8 February 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Communicant member of the Church of England or associated churches.
• Able to travel across the Diocese including evenings and weekends.
• Experience in a ministry or educational context.

Responsibilities

• Support churches in partnerships with schools for spiritual engagement.
• Train and advise leaders in missional engagement.
• Develop and share resources for holistic faith formation.

Skills

Children’s, youth, or schools-based ministry experience

Training and advising adults

Relational and collaborative partnership building

Confidence in communication

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience

Job description

A community-focused religious organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Children & Young People Schools Engagement Adviser to foster partnerships between churches and schools. This role involves supporting spiritual encounters, providing training, and ensuring effective faith formation for children. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience in youth ministry, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to inclusivity. Flexible working options are available with generous holiday entitlement. Closing date for applications is 8 February 2026.