Children and Young People Mission and Ministry Adviser (5 year fixed term)

Children & Young People Mission & Ministry Adviser (10–18yrs specialist)

Based at the Diocesan Office, Rochester (with travel across the Diocese)

21 hours per week, 5 years fixed term

Grade 6 | Salary from: £22,272 (FTE £37,121)

Are you passionate about seeing young people encounter God, grow in faith, and take their place as active disciples in the Church? Do you have the vision and experience to equip churches in their mission and ministry with children and young people?

The Diocese of Rochester is seeking a Children & Young People Mission & Ministry Adviser (10–18yrs specialist) to play a key role in shaping how we inspire, support, and enable young people across our communities to flourish as disciples of Jesus. Working closely with churches, clergy, volunteers, and diocesan teams, you will be a champion for young people, resourcing and encouraging their participation in the life of the Church.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with creativity, wisdom, and a heart for empowering the next generation.

About The Role

You will work collaboratively with colleagues and churches to nurture vibrant ministry with children and young people. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and equipping those working with children and young people across parishes, deaneries, and resource hubs
• Helping churches create dynamic opportunities for spiritual encounter and discipleship among 10–18 year olds
• Facilitating training, networks, and sharing of good practice for clergy, volunteers, and youth ministers
• Developing strategic partnerships and events that strengthen youth participation, including the Diocesan Youth Council
• Encouraging collaboration between parishes and connecting with national and diocesan networks
• Providing expertise, resources, and pastoral support to leaders and volunteers
• Championing safeguarding and modelling healthy, supportive relationships with young people and their leaders
  
  
  

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A communicant member of the Church of England
• Experienced in youth ministry (10–18yrs), with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience
• Skilled at training, resourcing, and advising adults who work with children and young people
• Relational, collaborative, and able to inspire confidence across diverse contexts
• Organised and able to manage projects, events, and multiple priorities
• A confident communicator, adaptable and creative in approach
• Aware of diversity and church traditions, and able to nurture these within ministry
• Willing to travel throughout the Diocese, including some evenings and weekends
• Committed to safeguarding best practice (an enhanced DBS check will be required)
  
  
  

What We Can Offer

• Flexible working, hybrid working and TOIL
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
  
  
  

The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes. We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.

If you have any questions about the role or application process, please contact the HR department at [email protected]

Closing date for applications: 5 October 2025

Interviews will be held on: 15 October 2025