Pastor and Location Coordinator

Department

Locations - Tonbridge

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

We’re looking for a Pastor and Location Coordinator to join the Locations and Pastoral team at Hillsong Church UK, based in Kent.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about pastoring people, building healthy teams, and creating strong church community both on Sundays and throughout the week. Working closely with the Location Pastor, you will help lead, pastor, and support teams, while also overseeing the smooth running of the River Centre facilities.

In this role, you will play a key part in implementing programs, systems, and events that encourage connection, discipleship, and community beyond the Sunday service. You will also help ensure that our church building remains safe, welcoming, and compliant with health and safety requirements. While the role is based in Kent, some travel to other locations may be required.

Role Details

• Title: Pastor and Location Coordinator
• Department: Locations / Pastoral
• Responsible to: Location Pastor, Kent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
• Working days: Tuesday to Friday and Sunday
• Location: Kent Location
• Workplace: River Centre Office with hybrid working
• Sundays: Tonbridge

Key Responsibilities

Midweek Pastoral & Community Responsibilities

• Support the Location Pastor with pastoral care across the church, including leaders, group leaders, and volunteers.
• Provide pastoral care for needs identified through prayer requests and other communication channels.
• Maintain appropriate oversight and accountability for pastoral care matters.
• Meet and connect with new people throughout the week, helping them integrate into the life of the church.
• Offer pastoral support to volunteers and leaders, ensuring they are encouraged, supported, and growing.
• Help oversee ChurchSuite use within the location, supporting integration and follow up.
• Liaise with teams to identify resource needs and arrange purchasing where required.

Sundays & Church Life

• Collect and report Sunday attendance and team numbers.
• Ensure first time guests are welcomed, noticed, and supported in taking their next steps.
• Communicate regularly with service team leaders to ensure teams are organised and well staffed.
• Work closely with group and team leaders to ensure people feel connected, included, and supported.
• Assist with MC moments and preaching as required by the Location Pastor.
• Develop and train emerging leaders within Sunday teams, particularly Hosts and Connections.

Building & Facilities

• Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the River Centre, including reporting issues to the Building Maintenance Partner.
• Carry out routine facility checks and support ongoing maintenance schedules.
• Ensure an adequate number of trained first aiders and fire wardens, including refresher training.
• Oversee incident and accident reporting, ensuring reports are completed within 48 hours and follow up actions are taken.
• Support health and safety compliance through risk assessments and safe operating practices.
• Communicate any changes that may impact insurance requirements.

Systems & Administration

• Support location expenses through Concur, submitting items for approval.
• Assist with purchase orders and invoicing through IRIS.
• Act as a ChurchSuite Super User, managing people flows and supporting user training.
• Use Joyned to communicate effectively with leaders, teams, and groups.
• Maintain appropriate access and data protection standards through Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, in line with GDPR.
• Support the Join Team process, ensuring safeguarding and GDPR refreshers are completed for Kids, Youth, and Group leaders.

Events & Larger Gatherings

• Assist the Location Pastor at large events such as Conference, Sisterhood Conference, and Carols.
• Serve on additional teams as required for major events and gatherings.

Additional Responsibilities

• Carry out additional tasks as required by your oversight, including support for conferences and events.

About You

You love serving God and His Church, and you have a heart for people, community, and leadership. You thrive in a team environment and are passionate about helping others grow spiritually and practically.

Faith & Character

• You have a genuine personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• You are committed to the vision and values of Hillsong Church.
• You are actively involved in church life, including regular Sunday attendance.
• You value unity, trust, and teamwork.
• You demonstrate spiritual maturity with a gracious, humble, and faith filled approach.
• You live in alignment with biblical standards and Hillsong Church’s code of conduct.

Skills & Experience

Experience

• Proven experience in pastoral ministry or church leadership.
• Experience coordinating volunteers, Sunday services, and midweek church activity.
• Strong background in church administration and event support.
• Demonstrated ability to build community and develop leaders.
• Experience using church systems or CRM platforms.
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a venue or ministry setting.

Education & Training

• Formal theological or ministry training is preferred.
• Health and Safety training or willingness to complete it.
• First Aid training or willingness to complete it.
• Safeguarding training in a church or community setting.
• Project or event management training is helpful but not essential.

Skills & Knowledge

• Experience leading teams on Sundays and midweek.
• Strong leadership and people skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational ability.
• Teachable, self motivated, and proactive.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with care and excellence.

This role offers the opportunity to serve God’s Church, pastor people, and help build a healthy, thriving Hillsong Kent community.

Location

Kent (Hybrid)

Department

Locations - Tonbridge

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level