Student & Young Adult Worker

To support our ongoing work, we are looking to appoint a capable and enthusiastic team member to support the provision of our Student & Young Adult ministry. Since its foundation in 2005 Emmanuel has always had a strong and thriving student and young adult population who have been integral to the life of the church – this continues to be true. 

 We are looking for an individual with a passion to see people in and around their twenties engaging with the gospel and growing and thriving in their faith. We want our students and young adults to build strong community with each other, as well as being integrated well into the wider church family and investing their gifting into all areas of church life. 

 Key responsibilities

• Leadership of the Student & Young Adult team.
• Provision of aspects of pastoral care to Students & Young Adults.
• Initiation of a city central weekly student gathering during term time.
• Facilitation of Student & Young Adult gatherings encouraging them to grow both relationally and spiritually.
• Planning and implementation of the Student & Young Adult weekend away.
• Ownership of some budgets.

The ideal candidate would have experience mentoring and discipling others in their faith. They would be able to lead and inspire others; and able to take initiative in creating new opportunities within the wider community on Emmanuel’s behalf. For the right candidate there would be the opportunity to engage in wider training opportunities within our Catalyst family of churches. 

Person specification

Essential

• Experience of mentoring and discipling others in their faith.
• Ability to lead and inspire others. 
• Ability to work independently and flexibly.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. 

 Desirable

• Proficiency working with the Microsoft suite of applications.
• Experience of managing budgets.

 Key details

• Salary range: £25,290 - £27,353, full time equivalent, dependent upon experience.
• Hours: 2.5 days p/w.
• Annual Leave: Five weeks plus Bank Holidays (Pro-Rata). There is possibility to discuss how the hours are split to offer greater flexibility around school holidays.
• Location: Role based in the Church office.
• Start date: September 2024 (earlier start date would be considered).
• Please note that the person fulfilling this role will need to be a committed Christian who shares alignment with Emmanuel’s vision and values, and the expectation is that the successful applicant will be or become an active member of Emmanuel Church Oxford. 

 Please note that this is one of a number of part time roles currently advertised within Emmanuel, we would consider combining part time roles to form a full-time role. 

 Please feel free to enquire about this position, or to apply please send your CV and covering letter to Matt Partridge, Senior Pastor, mpartridge@emmanueloxford.org.

 Application deadline: 17^th April 2024