Strategic Lead for Children and Young People
Band 3: FTE £44,819 – £52,444 per annum
+ a generous non-contributory pension scheme
Full time (35 hours) flexible for weekends/evenings
Putting children at the centre of our vision
The Diocese of Gloucester is seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to help shape the future of ministry with children, young people and families across Gloucestershire.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a significant role in the development and implementation of our emerging ‘Child at the Centre’ vision, ensuring that the voices of children, young people and families are heard, valued and embedded throughout the life of the Diocese. The role will provide leadership for youth ministry, support innovative mission and discipleship, and work collaboratively with churches, schools, deaneries and partner organisations to enable children young people and families to flourish in faith and life.
About the role
You will:
- Lead delivery of the Diocese’s developing strategy for children, young people and families.
- Champion youth and young adult ministry across the Diocese.
- Line manage and support members of the team
- Build strong relationships with churches, schools, deaneries and external partners.
- Help create pathways for discipleship, faith formation and leadership development.
- Develop approaches to listening to and learning from children and young people.
- Support innovation, evaluation and sustainable growth in mission and ministry.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a passion for mission and ministry amongst children, young people and families.
- Has significant experience in youth ministry, youth work or a related field.
- Can think strategically and translate vision into action.
- Is an excellent communicator, influencer and relationship-builder.
- Has experience of leadership, project delivery and change management.
- Can work collaboratively across a wide range of church, school and community settings.
- Has a strong understanding of Christian discipleship and faith development.
The Diocese of Gloucester
We are committed to seeing every church become a place where children, young people and families are welcomed, nurtured and enabled to grow as followers of Jesus. This role will play a key part in helping us realise that vision.
This post carries a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please see links below for job description & application form
Strategic Lead Children and Young People JD
Strategic Lead Children & Young People Application Form
To apply, please send your completed application form to ku.gro.coidsolg@tnemtiurcer. To arrange an informal discussion, please contact our recruitment team at ku.gro.coidsolg@tnemtiurcer.
Deadline for applications: 9am on Friday 27th November 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 8th December 2026 in Gloucester
Please note that the Diocese follows Safer Recruitment practices.
No agencies.
