Youth Lead

£26k-£29k | FULL-TIME

DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE

Description

This is a ministry role within the St Werburgh’s staff team, contributing to and implementing a strategic vision for Youth within our community.

This role works alongside our Children and Families Lead, shaping a shared strategy to disciple children and young people to walk confidently with Jesus.

Title: Youth Lead

Reports to: Vicar

Hours/Days: Full-Time Sunday-Thursday

Salary: £26k-£29k

DBS: An enhanced DBS is required

Who We Are...

St Werburgh’s is a vibrant, diverse and growing church in Chorlton, a popular suburb just three miles from Manchester city centre, full of families and young professionals. Our vision is to play our part in seeing people, communities, and churches come alive in Jesus’ name - across Chorlton, Manchester, and beyond.

In a family-rich area, we’re passionate about making it as easy as possible for young people to encounter Jesus, connect deeply with Him, and find a village where they’re loved, discipled, and equipped to live boldly for Him.

Over the past five years, we’ve been on a journey of revitalisation, stepping into our calling as a ‘resource church’ - to plant and revitalise others. We're now preparing to send our first church plant and are seeking new ways to serve the wider church.

The Role

Young people are at the core of the vision of St Werburgh’s. We long to see them come to know Jesus and grow in faith now and into adulthood. We want to equip them to be followers of Jesus in the world.

This is a pioneering role contributing to and implementing a strategic vision for Youth within our community. It includes oversight of our 8-11s group, supporting transition into 11+, and building connections with local schools and community partners.

This is a fantastic opportunity to partner with a thriving children and families ministry, help pioneer pathways for 8-11s to continue their journey of faith as they become ‘youth’ and reach and disciple new 11-18s in our community.

Who We're Looking for...

Loves Jesus, seeks to grow as a disciple, and is committed to Word and Spirit; ready to be an active part of St Werburgh’s
Confident in sharing faith in creative, authentic, and culturally relevant ways
Passionate about evangelism and seeing young people encounter Jesus
Strong communicator with great interpersonal and networking skills
Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Self-motivated, positive, energetic, and well-organised

Comfortable leading in a modern, evangelical, charismatic setting
Experience in outreach or engagement, especially in children’s or youth ministry
Experience in recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers
Competent in admin tasks like rotas, calendars, and event planning
Flexible and responsive to the needs of a growing church
Teachable, reflective, and eager to grow.
Embraces our core value of fun as part of team and church life!

What the Job Looks Like

Lead a programme for children aged 8+, creating engaging, age-appropriate teaching, worship, and activities that help them grow as disciples of Jesus
Develop and establish new youth ministry provision for older children transitioning into teenage years, with a focus on relational discipleship, fun, and community
Work collaboratively under the church’s Raising Generations strategy, aligning vision and values with other age-specific team leads (e.g. children, families)
Recruit, train, and support volunteer teams, creating a strong culture of discipleship, care, and fun among both children and leaders
Plan and lead Sunday gatherings and midweek events, including holiday clubs, socials, and outreach opportunities tailored to children and young people 8+ and their families
Manage youth budget and co-manage Children & Family budget with Children & Families Lead

Build strong relationships with parents and carers, equipping and encouraging them as the primary disciplers of their children
Support transitions between age groups—helping children navigate the move from younger kids’ groups into pre-teen and youth spaces smoothly
Work closely with schools, community groups, and external partners to build connections and expand outreach opportunities
Contribute to the planning and vision of the wider Raising Generations ministry team through regular meetings and prayer
Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed diligently, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all
Various other duties to support the wider staff team, as needed.

Terms of Employment

There is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practicing Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
37.5 hours per week between Sunday and Thursday
Permanent contract subject to a 6-month probationary period
25 days holiday (up to 6 Sundays), plus bank holidays
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
The role holder will need to be available to work key dates and events which could include Christmas services, Easter services and church meetings when required
Ongoing conferences, retreats and training encouraged where possible incl New Wine Festival (the church holiday in the summer, one week duration)