Hub Leader (Esher High)

Join Our Youth Catalyst Team!

We have an exciting role for someone passionate about youth ministry and eager to pioneer missional activities for young people in school. If so, we d love you to join our Youth Catalyst Team as a Hub Leader. The role is central to our Youth Catalyst Strategy, focusing on introducing young people to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and encouraging their discipleship growth.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Mission and Discipleship: Establish new mission and discipleship activities in and around the secondary School Hub. Organize termly worship gatherings and build links with local churches and youth ministries.

• Relationship Building: Work closely with school staff, local churches, and community links to develop and nurture missional activities.

• Administration: Create and monitor an annual work plan, manage a budget, and ensure all activities comply with safeguarding guidelines.

• Leadership: Provide supervision, coaching, and training to Trainee youth leaders. Act as a catalyst for mission within the school setting and support current chaplaincy provisions.

• Community Engagement: Develop small group discipleship structures and organize critical mass worship events and annual mission weeks in the school.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the responsibilities of the Hub Leader

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Education: Degree in youth ministry, youth work or Theology

• Experience: Proven experience in missional youth activity and working in secondary school settings, and ability to lead worship gatherings.

• Skills: Strong understanding of youth culture, effective youth ministry practices, and safeguarding. Excellent communication and IT skills.

• Personal Attributes: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, handle confidential information with discretion, and build strong relationships with young people and colleagues. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and working patterns.

Additional Information:

• Attend and lead events, often in the evenings and weekends.

• Collaborate with the wider Youth Catalyst Team to develop digital discipleship and evangelism resources.

• Provide consultancy support to parish churches for youth ministry as required.

• Be a proactive member of the school and wider Church House team, contributing to the life and work of the diocese.

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have their own vehicle as this position will may require travel around the diocese.

Role Benefits:

• Competitive salary within the charity sector

• 10% non-contributory pension

• Life assurance at 3x annual salary

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• Employee assistance programme

• Opportunities for learning and development.

Application process:

If you are enthusiastic about pioneering youth ministry and meet the person specification, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV along with a detailed supporting statement (cover letter), that addresses the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the job description. The supporting statement is crucial for the application process; failure to include it will result in the application not being considered.

Further Information:

• This role carries an occupational requirement to be a practising Christian in line with the Equality Act 2010.

• Church of England clergy are welcome to apply particularly those with experience in youth ministry

• The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.

• We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as its essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

• If shortlisted, please note that it may not be possible to offer an alternative interview date if you are unable to attend the scheduled one.

• We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.