Hub Leader (Part time - 17.5 hours per week, Fixed term for 3 years) in Leeds

The Diocese of Leeds is launching an exciting new phase of the Barnabas Lay Leadership Development Programme, and we are seeking a Hub Leader (fixed‑term for 3 years) to help equip and empower lay leaders, particularly in underserved communities, areas of deprivation, and among global majority heritage groups. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and deliver a programme that nurtures confident, mission‑focused lay leadership across our parishes.

There are three half‑time posts available (fixed‑term for 3 years): one in Halifax, one in Huddersfield, and one in Bradford. Please confirm in your application which of these locations you are applying for, or if you wish to be considered for more than one.

About the Role

The Hub Leader will create and lead a local hub of the Lay Leadership Development Programme within a specific area of the Diocese. Working closely with clergy, laity, volunteers, and the Barnabas Programme team, you will identify and recruit participants, deliver training, and ensure each individual receives the mentoring and support they need to grow in their missional leadership. You will play a key role in helping participants develop practical skills, deepen their discipleship, and take forward sustainable missional initiatives in their parish contexts.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and grow local hubs by identifying potential lay leaders for programme cohorts.
• Design and adapt the training scheme to local contexts, drawing on Mustard Seed (Diocese of York) learning and support.
• Deliver a year‑long programme of training, teaching, and development.
• Work with clergy to support the development of lay leaders and encourage participation in the hubs.
• Maintain strong communication between the hub, deanery, and Diocese, including sharing stories and learning.
• Oversee mentoring arrangements and support participants in forming ongoing mentoring relationships.
• Recruit and support volunteer assistant hub leaders.
• Help participants identify and act on missional opportunities within their parishes, including supporting missional events.
• Contribute to the development of new hub locations.
• Work with the Barnabas team to develop sustainable mission and leadership pathways within parishes.
• Capture learning, track outcomes, and report to the Barnabas Programme Board.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A practising Christian in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 is required.
• A full DBS check is required for the successful candidate.
• Candidates must have Right to Work in the UK.
• For clergy applying to this role, the applicant’s Area/Suffragan Bishop must be informed and a Diocesan Bishop’s Licence obtained.

Benefits

The package includes a competitive salary, flexi‑time scheme, an 8% non‑contributory pension with an additional 5% matched contributions, hybrid working (50%), Cycle to Work scheme, EV salary sacrifice scheme and 25 days’ (pro‑rata) annual leave plus bank holidays and four customary days a year (between Christmas and New Year). The Diocese of Leeds is a Living Wage Employer.

Equality and Diversity

The Leeds Diocesan Board of Finance is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and the workplace and to avoiding unlawful discrimination. It will ensure that recruitment and selection, training and development, and promotion procedures result in no job applicant or employee receiving less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, class or caste, religious belief or lack of religious belief (unless this is an occupational requirement), disability, trade union membership or non‑membership, gender or sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, responsibility for dependents or being a part‑time or fixed‑term worker.

Closing Date

Closing date: 10 May 2026. Interviews: 26 May 2026.

Contact

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact ben.walker@leeds.anglican.org