Youth President 2027-28

Pension scheme

Living Wage

Season ticket loan

Removal leave

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Salary £27,460 non-London/ £31,799 London per annum

Location Home-based or London (Hybrid)

This is a 13 months Fixed-Term, Full Time vacancy that will close in 2 months at 12:00 BST.

The Vacancy

Are you between 18 to 23 and a Member of the Methodist Church?*

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to become our

YOUTH PRESIDENT 2027-2028

13-Month Fixed Term Contract from 1 August 2027 – 31 August 2028A full time role offering a salary of £27,460 non-London / £31,799 London per annum

We are looking for our Youth President for 2027-2028 to work with the Connexional Team to:

• Enable, encourage and enthuse children and young people to get involved in every aspect of Church life
• Represent and host 3Generate, the Children and Youth Assembly of the Methodist Church
• Listen to the voices of children and young people from across the Methodist Church in Britain and to be advocate for them in the life of the Church at every level – this may involve a lot of independent travel, and evening and weekend travel
• Influence the decision-making of the Church by sharing the opinions and priorities of children and young people

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to travel and work around Britain, with an overseas visit, supporting children and young people from all backgrounds. The work is challenging and varied and you will have experience of public speaking, debating, team and independent working, report writing, listening and facilitation, worship leading and more.

Candidates must be available to attend 3Generate at the NEC in Birmingham as part of the election process from 2-4 October 2026. It is at this time that the children and young people of the Methodist Church will vote in elections for the next Youth President.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing, a work-life balance augmented by:

· Generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year)

· Flexi-leave and or TOIL (where applicable)

· Access to an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service.

· A generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups.

For more information about the role visit: www.methodist.org.uk/youthpresident

Closing date: Friday 21 August 2026 at 12 noon.

Interview: 10 September 2026 in London 

*There is a genuine occupational requirement for you to be aged between 18 and 23 and a member of the Methodist Church by 1 August 2027. Only completed application forms will be considered. CVs will not be accepted.

**Salary offered will be dependent on location. Salary may be reviewed prior to employment start date, although this is not guaranteed.

Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references are required for the election process.

The Methodist Church

For further information about The Methodist Church please visit our website https://www.methodist.org.uk/about-us/the-methodist-church/.

Our Calling

The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.

The Church exists to:

• Increase the awareness of God’s presence and celebrate God’s love (Worship).

• Help people to grow and learn as Christians, through mutual support and care (Learning and Caring).

• Be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice (Service).

• Make more followers of Jesus Christ (Evangelism).

Our Benefits

Pension scheme

Living Wage

Season ticket loan

Removal leave

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