We are seeking someone with relevant experience, a love for Jesus and a heart for young people, to help lead a long tradition of missional ministry among children, families and young people at St Oswald’s Church Sowerby and beyond.
St Oswald’s is a vibrant and growing church family made up of all ages. We seek to be Spirit-led, rooted in the Bible, and active in our community. Our vision is to Love God, Build Community, and Serve Sowerby, so that many more will come to know Jesus for themselves.
Could you be the person we're praying for?
Are you an energetic and motivated leader with excellent organisational and people skills? Can you be innovative and creative with a desire to see children, young people and their families engage with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and develop their own personal relationship with Jesus?
It is key that your passion for this role stems from your own Christian faith, with a sense of fun and engaging personality, who has a collaborative nature and is ready to lead, co-ordinate and build up our volunteer work base.
You will have responsibility for the oversight and running of a wide and varied programme of activities throughout the year, and from time to time may include resourcing and supporting other churches in the Southern area of Mowbray Deanery.
We are committed to your development as well as to this work. You will be part of prayerful, supportive and collaborative teams in the parish. We will offer appropriate supervision and seek to invest in you both personally and professionally.
For an informal chat about the role contact Revd David Biggs.
If you do wish to apply for this post, please complete the application form electronically or submit a hard copy. Please use the job description and person specification as your guide. Please do not send CVs as these will not be read.
Your application must reach us by Friday 25th August 2025 Applications must be emailed to rev.david@stoswaldsowerby.org.uk or posted to Rev David Biggs, The Vicarage, The Close, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1JA
There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be a practising, baptised Christian, sympathetic with the creeds of the Church of England, and to agree with the vision, values, and ministry strategy of St Oswald’s PCC.
This post is for an initial 3 years; it is subject to an ‘Enhanced DBS’ check and a 6 month probationary period.