At a Glance
- Tasks: Enable and advocate for children and young people in Church life, representing 3Generate.
- Company: The role is with the Methodist Church, focusing on youth engagement and representation.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, flexible working, and a pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution.
- Other info: The role requires enhanced DBS clearance and attendance at 3Generate for the election process.
- Why this job: This position offers a unique opportunity to influence church decision-making for youth.
- Qualifications: Candidates must be aged 18-23 and a Member of the Methodist Church by 1 August 2027.
The predicted salary is between 27460 - 31799 £ per year.
This is a 13‑month fixed‑term, full‑time vacancy that will close on 21 August 2026. The role is for Youth President 2027‑2028, with a contract from 1 August 2027 to 31 August 2028. Salary is £27,460 non‑London or £31,799 London per annum.
Responsibilities:
- Enable, encourage and enthuse children and young people to get involved in every aspect of Church life.
- Represent and host 3Generate, the Children and Youth Assembly of the Methodist Church.
- Listen to the voices of children and young people from across the Church in Britain and advocate for them in church life at every level – this may involve extensive independent travel, and evening and weekend travel.
- Influence decision‑making in the Church by sharing the opinions and priorities of children and young people.
Qualifications:
- Aged between 18 and 23 and a Member of the Methodist Church by 1 August 2027.
- Available to attend 3Generate at the NEC in Birmingham from 2 – 4 October 2026 for the election process.
- Strong public speaking, debating, team and independent working, report writing, listening and facilitation skills.
- Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references are required for the election process.
Benefits:
- Generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year).
- Flexi‑leave and/or TOIL where applicable.
- Access to an on‑site Wellbeing Adviser service.
- Occupational pension scheme, with the Church matching up to a 16% employer contribution.
- Pension scheme.
- Living Wage.
- Season ticket loan.
- Removal leave.
- Annual quiet day.
- Eye test vouchers.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Flexible working.
- 25 days annual leave.
- Maternity/ paternity pay.
- Christmas office closure.
- Training and Development.
- Health and Wellbeing.
Equal Opportunities:
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups.
Other Information:
Closing date: Friday 21 August 2026 at 12 noon. Interview: 10 September 2026 in London.
Youth President 2027-28 employer: THE METHODIST CHURCH
The Methodist Church offers a supportive environment with a commitment to inclusivity. Located in London, it provides various benefits including a Wellbeing Adviser service and generous leave policies. The team focuses on empowering youth voices within the Church.
