Are you passionate about seeing young people flourish?
Do you long to build authentic relationships, create safe and joyful spaces, and help young people explore faith, purpose and belonging?
We are seeking a creative, relational and faith-filled Christian Youth & Community Worker to pioneer and grow youth ministry among 11–18s in Furzedown and the wider local community.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a vibrant youth ministry in a warm, inclusive, multicultural church that seeks to Love God, Love People and Love Life.
We’re looking for someone who:
· Loves Jesus and is committed to helping young people encounter faith in authentic and relevant ways
· Can build strong relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds
· Is excited by both hands-on youth work and long-term vision building
· Can develop engaging youth programmes, discipleship opportunities and community outreach
· Enjoys working collaboratively within a church and community setting
· Will become an active part of the worshipping and relational life of the church
The role includes:
· Leading weekly youth sessions and discipleship groups
· Building connections with local schools and the wider community
· Mentoring and supporting young people pastorally
· Developing volunteers and young leaders
· Helping shape intergenerational worship at MLBC
· Creating welcoming spaces where every young person is valued and included
The role includes regular evening and Sunday working as part of the contracted hours, with active participation in Sunday worship forming a core part of the role. We are also open to conversations around part-time working, job share arrangements, paid student placements linked to relevant training courses.
Location: Mitcham Lane Baptist Church, Furzedown, South London
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,000–£32,500 (depending on experience)
Contract type: 3 Year Fixed-Term Contract
We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences who can help us reflect the inclusive heart of Jesus in our community.
Please complete the application form fully to apply
Thank you!
At Viva, we want children everywhere to have life in all its fullness. Viva inspires, supports and connects networks of churches and community-based organisations to work together to make a bigger, better and longer-lasting impact in the lives of children.
We do this by providing coaching, supporting programme implementation, helping them access funding, creating tools to measure impact, and facilitating a global community of learning.
As Viva’s Marketing & Creative Executive, you will play a key role in our Fundraising & Engagement team as you develop and deliver high-impact content across a wide range of media. Whether online or in person, your work will inspire new and existing supporters, build new community and enable Viva’s mission to be more widely known.
You’ll need to be creative, curious and adaptable to digital trends so that you can deliver authentic, impactful stories. You’ll be quick and eager to learn, and keen to start or develop your career in digital media and marketing. And while you enjoy working closely with a global team, you will also be self-motivated and proactive.
Through your role, you will play a vital part in making it possible for Viva to achieve its goal of enabling more children to live life in all its fullness.
Your responsibilities will include:
· Social Media: leading and managing Viva’s social media channels by maintaining and developing current platforms while building a strong and growing community.
· Event and Campaign Marketing: planning and monitoring Viva’s marketing for campaigns and events, as well as representing Viva at events.
· Graphic Design and Creative Content: designing and creating engaging digital content.
· Supporter Communications: enabling Viva’s supporters to experience great communications.
Location: this role can be remote, hybrid or office-based in Viva’s Oxford office with occasional travel in the UK
Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Part-time hours would be considered for the right candidate
Salary: £27,500 per annum (full-time salary)
How to apply: Take a look at the full job description and person spec in the Job Information Pack and then click the button below. You’ll need to submit a CV and cover letter including three specific pieces of content you have created.
Please note that you will need the right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role.
Key dates: the closing date will be midnight on Sunday 14th June 2026. Interviews will be held online on Thursday 25th June 2026.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Life in all its fullness! That's what we want for children everywhere.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
The role ensures that young people are welcomed, discipled and supported as they grow in faith and connection to the church community. The Youth Pastor will be responsible for developing a
culture of belonging, spiritual growth and mission among the youth, equipping young people and volunteers for effective ministry.
A core part of this vision is our ministry and mission with young people. Having held high value on children and young people’s work for decades, we are currently placed 13th nationally in the Church of England’s figures for weekly attendance of 0s-18s. We sense God is doing new thing here as part of a vision to see all ages come to vibrant faith and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.