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Above Bar Church
Above Bar Church is a large and growing church in Southampton. Based in 2 campuses, we serve the local community and seek to point them towards a relationship with Jesus Christ. To aid us in this mission, we are looking to recruit a Ministry Trainee.
About the Role
The main purpose of the role is to develop the trainee as a ministry leader and disciple of Jesus, who is growing in spiritual disciplines and biblical understanding. It is also hoped that the training opportunities provided will help the trainee to discern if God is calling them into long-term Christian ministry.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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The role will include some time set aside for study (both directed training and self-study) and also being given experience in one core ministry area within the life of the Church (for example children, youth, small groups or internationals) and also exposure to other aspects of Church life, work and ministry.
Contract
The role is offered as a 1 year fixed term contract with a potential to extend to a second year. For more information, please download our attached job description.


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Closing Date
The closing date for this role is 30th June but we reserve the right to close the role earlier if we have sufficient applications.
Occupational Exception
This role carries an Occupational Exception which requires the role holder to be a Christian in accordance with schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
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