Pension scheme
Living Wage
Season ticket loan
Removal leave
25 days annual leave
Pension scheme
Flexible working
Salary£37,500 per annum
LocationLondon (Hybrid)
This is a Fixed Term Contract - 2 years Fixed-Term, Full Time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 09:00 BST.
The Vacancy
Can you support and encourage church members to take action on issues of justice and peace, and to engage well with politics? Do you have an organised approach and a flair for creating compelling and effective communications, resources and events?
The Methodist Church is seeking to recruit a Communications and Engagement Officer to work as part of the ecumenical Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT), which helps the partner Churches (Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Church) to work together for peace and justice. We do this through listening, learning, praying, speaking and acting on public policy issues – from poverty to the climate. Although the matters we’re dealing with are often challenging, it’s a team that’s friendly, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference in the world.
You’ll need great communications experience, excellent project management skills, and an ability to reflect theologically and make the links between faith, current issues, and action for justice.
For more information about the work of the team and its hopes for society, visit: Joint Public Issues Team (jpit.uk)
NB There is an occupational requirement to be a committed Christian and member in good standing of a member church of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) for this role. An Enhanced DBS check will also be required.
For questions or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email the HR Team hr@methodistchurch.org.uk.
Key Dates:
Closing Date for Applications: 9am, 16 October 2026
Interviews (on-site in London): 27 October 2026
The Methodist Church
For further information about The Methodist Church please visit our website https://www.methodist.org.uk/about-us/the-methodist-church/.
Our Calling
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
The Church exists to:
- Increase the awareness of God’s presence and celebrate God’s love (Worship).
- Help people to grow and learn as Christians, through mutual support and care (Learning and Caring).
- Be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice (Service).
- Make more followers of Jesus Christ (Evangelism).
Our Benefits
Pension scheme
Living Wage
Season ticket loan
Removal leave
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JPIT Communications and Engagement Officer employer: WEST SUSSEX (COAST AND DOWNS) METHODIST CIRCUIT
The Methodist Church is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead in ministry formation and theological research within a supportive and collaborative environment. With a strong commitment to employee development, the Church fosters innovative thinking and provides pathways for professional growth, all while being deeply engaged in meaningful work that impacts communities across London.
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WEST SUSSEX (COAST AND DOWNS) METHODIST CIRCUIT Recruitment Team
