The Church of England
Children and Families Minister
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Employed locally by the parish working in partnership with the Centenary Project, an initiative of the Diocese of Sheffield
We are looking for a Children and Families Minister who is a committed Christian and who will develop, coordinate, and grow the work with children and their families in the life of the church and community.
We are part of a national church-funded revitalisation project which looks to invest in contexts with potential. The funding we have secured is until June 2031 and includes support for a Children and Families Minister, an Administrator, and funds for better resourcing the church building.
This is a 20 hour per week fixed-term contract until June 2031 with the potential of a renewed contract.
- 20 Hours per week (flexible terms of working such as term time only can be considered)
- Starting Salary £14,571 (£25,500 FTE)
- Annual salary review
- Generous employer pension contribution
- Generous holiday entitlement (Including bank holidays and the 3 days between Christmas and New Year)
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General responsibilities:
- To produce, develop and oversee a programme for the work of the church with children and families.
- To build a team that, in line with our church vision, can model a healthy, thriving, sustainable children’s ministry.
- To pioneer new initiatives and effective ways of connecting with local families in the wider community.
- To be part of the Centenary Project Network, an initiative of the Diocese of Sheffield.
Closing date for all applications: Monday 14th September 2026 (midnight)
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 15th September 2026
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Interviews to be held on: Thursday 24th September 2026
To apply please contact: will.gowers@bradfieldchurch.org
For more information about the Centenary Project, visit: www.centenaryproject.org.uk or contact Dave Ludbrook, Pastoral Manager at: dave.ludbrook@centenaryproject.org.uk
Given the nature and context of the work it is an occupational requirement that the post holder should be a communicant member of the Church of England or a full member of a church within Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.
Please note this role is subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding provisions – for more information about this, contact: HR@sheffield.anglican.org
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