Back to search results

Ministry Assistant for the West Mainland

  • Part time
  • £22,149 – £25,041 pro-rata
  • On site: Orkney Islands Church of Scotland
  • Closing 7th February 2025


  • Advertised from 24th January 2025
  • £7,383 to £8,347 per annum for 9 hours 22 minutes per week (0.25FTE).

Role

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 a Ministry Assistant who will concentrate on the first Mark of Mission to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom, with the postholder largely focusing on Sunday work.

The successful candidate will have significant recent experience in leading worship and preaching with a good knowledge and understanding of congregational life of the Church of Scotland or be willing to learn. The candidate must be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010) and have a relevant qualification in theology/pastoral care/counselling or similar, or significant, relevant and recent work experience in the area.

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

Application notes

For a full job description and details on how to apply, please visit

churchofscotland.org.uk/about-us/vacancies-and-volunteering/ministries-council-posts

Closing date: Monday, 10 February 2025 at 12 noon.

The Church of Scotland is a charity registered in Scotland SCO11353

We use cookies to track anonymous usage statistics and do not collect any personal information that can be used to identify you. By continuing to visit this site you agree to our use of cookies. More info Cookie Info Script