Job and Volunteering opportunities

The District Leading Team of the Yorkshire North & East District are the Trustees of Hull International House (HIH).

Since 1961 HIH has remained under the ownership of the Methodist Church.

Balancing post-pandemic relevance whilst maintaining community identity remains very important to the Trustees and so, in early 2022, a review of practice was undertaken.

Following this process of evaluation the trustees recognised the need to implement a clear vision and seek to establish and implement strategic priorities through a robust business plan that allows HIH to move forward with consideration for balancing the House's Christian and pastoral ethos against its long-term economic viability.

It is therefore the intention of the Trustees to introduce a Management Committee that will act as the link between the District Leadership Team and House Manager.

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The Hull (Centre & West), South Holderness and Beverley Methodist Circuits wish to appoint a Circuit Administrator on a part-time basis (20-hours per week) to provide relevant and effective administrative support across the three circuits.

A wide ranging post where excellent organisational skills and real attention to detail will be an absolute must. 

This post will be based from Bricknell Avenue Methodist Church, HU5 4TJ.

Duties will include:

• Providing a level of secretarial support to the superintendent ministers
• To work with the superintendent ministers to prepare & distribute the circuit plans and provide support for the updating and distribution of circuit directories, newsletters, service leaflets & posters
• To act as a contact and reference point for outside agencies and organisations
• To co-ordinate and oversee a system of communication of matters important to the churches within each circuit
• To hold records and ensure church members are up to date with DBS checks and Safeguarding training
• To order and distribute membership tickets, minutes of conference and long service certificates for Local Preachers
• To ensure all appointments regarding ‘Authorised Persons for Marriage’ are duly maintained
• To provide circuit website and social media support (SHMC)
• In conjunction with others facilitate the production, updating and communication of circuit policy documents
• To be responsible for the input and maintenance of accurate circuit records
• In conjunction with others ensure the Charity Commission website is updated with current contact and trustee details, including obtaining the necessary information from new trustees

Application forms are available from Mrs Linda Shaw by email at office@hullcentreandwest.org.uk

For an informal conversation about the role before making an application please contact Mrs Sheila Green, by phone at 07929322776.

• Closing Date for Applications: 30th January 2023
• Interview Date: 13th or 14th February 2023

The Pocklington & Market Weighton Methodist Circuit is implementing a plan for mission and is seeking a motivated individual to help focus on church growth. In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the successful applicant is a practising Christian.

The post is available by means of a 3-year fixed term contract and has the flexibility to be based from either St. Johns or Pocklington Methodist Church. Applications will be considered from people who wish to work between 15 and 30-hours per week and a job share arrangement may be possible.

The Circuit has seven churches serving Pocklington, Market Weighton and their surrounding villages. Circuit membership is around 200 served by a full time minister, three supernumerary ministers and various lay post holders. The circuit is implementing change and intends to join a new, non-geographical circuit with two other Methodist Circuits, from September 2023. It is hoped this will help release time and energy for both staff and volunteers to become more missional.

Duties include: 

• Building relationships with local communities, focussing on particular communities where agreed progress can be made
• Working towards the church’s vision by enhancing the church’s profiles as a Christian presence in the community
• Supporting the Minister and church members in developing the church’s mission
• Enabling people in local communities to explore faith issues, make commitment, grow in faith and become a part of the church family
• Setting up, training and supporting volunteer teams to make them more effective in their Christian service and mission
• Supporting church members in their life, faith and witness

For an application pack please contact Andrew Crawford via email at hr@yorkshirenemethodist.org

For an informal conversation about the role before making an application please contact Rev Neville Simpson on 01759 303354

• Closing Date for Applications: 20th January 2023
• Interview Date: 30th January 2023

Gracious Street Methodist Church in the Nidd Valley Methodist Circuit are actively recruiting for a part-time centre manager, working 20-hours per week.

The centre manager will develop the operation of the Bridge café and the suite of premises to further enhance the church and café’s ability to support people in their social, financial, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• being the day to day “Face” of Gracious Street for all who come onto the premises
• working alongside and encouraging volunteers to offer their time and talents in the missional operation for the premises
• assist in generating publicity materials, articles, leaflets, and press coverage and develop promotional material for the church website and social media
• manage and coordinate activities relating to big events
• undertake a range of administrative and operational tasks associated with the smooth running of a busy Church Centre
• provide some administrative assistance to the minister

Application forms are available by email from Bill Rodham at billrodham@virginmedia.com

• Closing date for applications: 20th January 2023
• Interview Date: 3rd February 2023

The Thirsk and Northallerton Methodist Circuit seek to appoint a Circuit and Church Administrator on a part-time basis (22.5-hours per week) to provide relevant and effective administrative support across the Circuit. 

Based from Northallerton Methodist Church, High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8EG.

For an application pack please contact Sue via email at tandnacircuit@gmail.com

• Closing Date for Applications: 20th January 2023.
• Interview Date: Early February with an anticipated start date of March 2023. 

Toll Gavel United Church in Beverley seek to appoint a Church Administrator on a part-time basis (12-hours p/w) to provide relevant and effective administrative support to the church minister, stewards, officers, staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing church bookings including dealing with enquiries, managing the church diary, booking forms, giving and receiving of relevant and appropriate information, arranging viewings, and liaising with the caretaker
• Producing and distributing monthly invoices to appropriate people
• Dealing with enquiries and questions by phone, e-mail, and, where appropriate, in-person on the premises
• Assisting the minister, trustees and officers of the church with administrative duties as necessary and appropriate

For an application pack or for an informal conversation about the role before making an application please contact John Turner, via email at jetbev2@gmail.com or telephone 01482 867573.

• Closing Date for Applications: 15th January 2023
• Interview Date: 23rd January 2023

Willerby Methodist Church are recruiting a cleaner to maintain and develop the existing standards of cleaning and presentation within the church.

The post is available for 10-hours per week on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning.

For more information or an application form please email info@willerbymc.org.uk or telephone 01482650287

• Closing Date for Applications: 11th January 2023
• Interview Date: 18th January 2023

The Driffield Hornsea Circuit wish to appoint an Administrator on a part-time basis (15-hours per week) to work with the Superintendent Minister, Circuit Leadership Team and Circuit Stewards of the Driffield-Hornsea Methodist Circuit to provide relevant and effective circuit wide administrative support. Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to the Circuit Leadership Team (including Circuit Staff and Stewards)
• The scheduling of meetings and organising Circuit events as requested
• Preparing, updating and distributing the Circuit Directory
• Providing administrative support to churches when requested and appropriate
• Distribute the approved Circuit Plan and regular newsletters
• Attend meetings in the Circuit, taking and recording minutes as required
• Promote and advertise Circuit events via the local press, social media and the Circuit website

For an application form please contact Andrew Crawford, District HR Officer, via email at hr@yorkshirenemethodist.org

The job pack for this post can be accessed by clicking here: DHMC-JP-CircuitSupportAdministrator

For an informal conversation about the role before making an application please contact the Rev Dr Richard Teal, Superintendent Minister, by phone at 01377 538806

• Closing Date for Applications: 6th January 2023
• Interview Date: 20th January 2023