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WORSHIP LEAD PART-TIME
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About The Role
We are looking for a part-time Worship Lead to help us grow and develop the worship life of the church, with sung worship being a big part of this, focusing on creating space for people to encounter the presence of the Holy Spirit, respond to God’s leading, and be drawn into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a heart to see the congregation encounter God’s presence in worship and is passionate about cultivating a Spirit-filled, Jesus-centred culture of worship across the church.
This is a permanent part-time role, 20 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Lead, coordinate, and oversee sung worship at Sunday services and other services and events, normally leading and/or playing as the principal worship leader.
- Work collaboratively with the Vicar, staff, PCC members, and volunteers to develop and deliver a clear vision and strategy for the worship, ensuring alignment with the wider mission of St John’s.
- Model worship that invites full participation, preparing thoroughly while staying responsive to the Spirit in the moment.
- Identify, create, and initiate new evangelistic opportunities where people can encounter worship.
- Build, train, develop, and coordinate a worship team that pursues both musical excellence and authentic, Christ-centred worship, equipping them to lead the congregation with skill, humility, and faith.
- Oversee the song library, song choices, keys, and arrangements, gathering input from worship team members while ensuring final selections remain accessible for the whole congregation to sing.
- Follow and uphold the church's safeguarding policies, procedures, and practices, working in accordance with relevant safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and Church of England safeguarding requirements.
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About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a committed evangelical Christian, in love with Jesus, who actively lives out their faith that aligns with Biblical teaching and holds a spirit-led Christian faith.
- Is committed to being a full and active member of the church, supporting its mission, aims, and values.
- Is a competent and experienced worship leader with a heart to see the congregation encounter God’s presence in worship.
- Is a confident vocalist, able to lead a room spiritually and musically in both planned and responsive worship.
- Is proficient in their own instrument(s) one being guitar or piano, who understands band dynamics.
- Can build, encourage, and develop volunteer teams, helping others grow in confidence and use their gifts.
- Is able to work collaboratively across multiple ministries and with others.
- Desirably, has experience of leading worship within a charismatic evangelical setting.
Occupational requirement
The role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a practising Christian under the Equalities Act 2010.
Find Out More And How To Apply
If you are passionate about Jesus, have a heart for worship, and are excited about the opportunity to grow and develop the worship life of our church, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the Job Pack to consider whether your experience and skills match what we are looking for, and whether this could be the opportunity God is calling you to.
Full details of the role, including the job description and person specification, can be found in the job pack.
To apply, please complete the application form and confidential declaration form and email the completed forms to vicar@stjohnsbeckenham.org.
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Closing date: 24th September 2026
About St John’s
St John’s Beckenham is a friendly, growing evangelical church within the Church of England in Beckenham, bringing all ages together.
Our vision is we exist to love Jesus, become more like Him, and make Him known. Serving Beckenham with His love and bringing hope to this generation. We IMAGINE MORE of Jesus known, more lives transformed, and more hope released.
We have a 10:30am service on a Sunday with an average regular attendance of 110 each week. Worship on a Sunday, other events, and services are currently led by a dedicated volunteer team on a rotational basis and will practice once per week together.
As a growing church, we are continually seeking what the Lord is calling us to and looking for new ways to serve our local community and share the hope of Jesus.
Safeguarding statement
St John’s Beckenham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The appointment to this post will be made in accordance with the Church of England's Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance.
This Worship Lead role involves regulated activity with children and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended). Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including a confidential declaration, proof of the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check where applicable, and satisfactory reference checks.
We are committed to fairness and equality of opportunity, and to appointing the right person to support our ministry and upholding safeguarding.
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