Have you got experience in pastoral care, mentoring, HR, education, or other people‑focused work? Are you a strong communicator who works collaboratively with others? Do you feel drawn to support the formation and vocational journey of those seeking to serve as ministers in the Methodist Church?
If so, we would like to hear from you!
About You
We are seeking a committed and compassionate volunteer to serve as Deputy Chair of the Ministerial Candidates and Probationers Oversight Committee (MCPOC). This role supports the Chair in providing oversight of candidates, student ministers, and probationers, ensuring processes are fair, consistent, and pastorally sensitive and that decisions are made in accordance with the Standing Orders of the Methodist Church.
The Deputy Chair will act on behalf of the Chair when required and contribute to the leadership, discernment, and development of the Committee’s work.
As the Deputy Chair of the MCPOC you will need a blend of experience, skills, and personal qualities, including:
- Some experience of chairing meetings or facilitating group discussion.
- Confidence in reading reports and contributing to fair, thoughtful discernment.
- Organised, reliable, and able to handle preparation, follow‑up, and occasional time‑sensitive work.
- A committed Christian whose life reflects the values and ethos of the Methodist Church, and who is respectful, fair‑minded, and supportive of others’ flourishing.
- Competent in Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 tools.
- Knowledge of Methodist governance or ministerial formation (desirable).
For further details of the role please refer to the Role Description and Person Specification.
Time Commitment
- Attendance at MCPOC meetings (typically 2 full days and one 24 hour residential per year).
- Participation in assessment panels and associated preparation.
- Attendance at liaison meetings, working groups, and other gatherings as required.
- Additional time for reading, scrutiny, and pastoral contact.
For questions or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email HR Team.
Closing date: 28 May 2026
Shortlisting date: 2 June 2026
Interview date (in person): 10 June 2026
Successful candidate’s name will need to presented to the Methodist Conference 2026.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.
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Position Overview
This is a dynamic and rewarding internship opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping the voice and visual identity of SEED Madagascar. As part of a passionate and collaborative communications team, you will contribute directly to how our work is shared with global audiences—helping to tell powerful stories of community-led development and conservation in southeast Madagascar.
This role offers a unique blend of creativity and purpose. You will support social media management, develop engaging visual content, and curate impactful imagery that brings our programmes to life. It is ideally suited to a proactive and imaginative individual who is eager to build practical skills in communications while contributing to meaningful, real-world impact. Throughout the internship, you will gain valuable experience in digital storytelling, branding, and content strategy within an international development context.
Location: Remote – based anywhere in the world
Time zone: East Africa Time
Timeframe: 6 months extendable – flexible, guideline 1-2 days a week
Overview: Voluntary, unsalaried, flexible times to suit volunteer
About the organisation
SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high quality community health, livelihoods, education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication across all of our programmatic areas.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.