The Church of Scotland
The Church of Scotland

Charity registered in Scotland SC011353

The Church of Scotland seeks to inspire the people of Scotland and beyond with the Good News of Jesus Christ through enthusiastic worshipping, witnessing, nurturing and serving communities.

Current vacancies

Congregational Development Worker – Newbattle Parish Churches

  • Part time
  • £27,443 – £31,024 pro-rata
  • On site: Mayfield
  • Closing 21st October 2024

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone to be part of a new chapter in ministry in this enlarged parish where a deferred union is happening, re-establishing worship and outreach by developing deeper connections with the community at the refurbished building in Newtongrange reopens as a community hub.

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Administrator – Presbytery of Edinburgh and West Lothian

  • Part time
  • £29,033 pro-rata
  • On site: Presbytery Office – West Edinburgh
  • Closing 31st October 2024

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled administrator who will support Presbytery, playing a key role in ensuring that its administrative business is conducted smoothly and efficiently and, working with colleagues and Presbytery members, that the information and support needs of committees and congregations are met.

Flexibility, creativity and a willingness to share and experiment will all be vital. High-level administrative experience and good IT skills are essential, as are excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Some evening working will be required.

Full job description can be found here.

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Youth and Family Worker, Montrose Trinity

  • Full time
  • £28,815 – £32,575
  • On site: Montrose
  • Closing 31st October 2024

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone who will be equally excited by the prospect of doing God's work by being involved in a project which could have such a big impact on a town's young people and young families. With the ability to inspire and enthuse and a vision for the development of a young people/family ministry, you will also have experience of creating and delivering programmes for young people and their families and be a self-starter with the confidence to take initiative and being able to work independently.

It is an essential requirement of this role that the post-holder is a committed Christian with a live Church connection which is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010.

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Communications Officer – The Guild

  • Part time
  • £29,033 – £32,025 pro-rata
  • Hybrid: Edinburgh
  • Closing 8th November 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the staff in the Church of Scotland Guild as part of a team supporting a national movement. This role will work to support the strategic communication of the Guild to its membership and will provide invaluable resources and training that will support office bearers as they run the Guild locally.

As well as being familiar and comfortable with the values and work of the Guild and Church of Scotland, it is essential that you are creative and have excellent presentation and communication skills. This role will be based within Edinburgh, however travel throughout Scotland may be required.

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Interim Minister – South East Regions

  • Full time
  • £48,798
  • On site: South East Regions
  • Closing 14th November 2024

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone to work with individual congregations, to help them to negotiate transitions at key points in congregational life following long ministries, ministerial ill health, conflict, or other challenges. Working across the presbyteries of Edinburgh and West Lothian, Fife, Lothian and Borders and Perth, you will address the issues identified by congregations, presbyteries and Faith Action using worship, pastoral care, workshops.

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Interim Minister – West Region

  • Full time
  • £48,798
  • On site: West Region
  • Closing 14th November 2024

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone to work with individual congregations, to help them to negotiate transitions at key points in congregational life following long ministries, ministerial ill health, conflict, or other challenges. Working across the presbyteries of Clyde, Forth valley and Clydesdale, Glasgow and South West, you will address the issues identified by congregations, presbyteries and Faith Action using worship, pastoral care, workshops.

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