Church Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£23,132 / year
CATEGORY
Religious Services
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Interpersonal Skills Organisational Skills Teamwork Flexibility Physical Stamina Event Coordination Biblical Knowledge Multicultural Sensitivity

FULL DESCRIPTION

Church Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Church Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Salary £23,132.20 with subsidised housing, 35 hours/week, full-time. Role involves practical support for parish events, building maintenance, and community worship.

Role Summary

As a Church Assistant, you are essential to the work of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you provide practical support to the parish: you facilitate and enable a wide range of ministry events and help keep our buildings ready for ministry. Although the majority of the work is practical, each week you also spend time participating in staff planning meetings, exploring a ministry of your choice and receiving theological training. You work in shifts and live together in shared accommodation. You will be in a team of five.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate, support and enable church events
  • Help maintain, clean and tidy parish buildings and facilities
  • Spend a year in community worshipping at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], exploring church ministry and deepening your Christian faith

Person Specification

  • Is a committed Christian in sympathy with the evangelical stance and mission of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
  • Is a hard worker with a servant heart
  • Is prepared to undertake a wide range of physically demanding work
  • Has a desire to grow an understanding of the Bible and develop as a disciple
  • Will contribute to the shared life of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] staff team and church
  • Has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to communicate effectively
  • Has excellent organisational skills and initiative
  • Has the ability to handle pressured situations with tact and wisdom
  • Is flexible and a team player
  • Is able to work sensitively with a multicultural staff team and church family
  • Can maintain professional relationships with colleagues and church family
  • Will bring their own Christian experiences and background (local or global) to help support a diverse and international congregation

Additional Information

Contract: 12-month fixed contract (17 August 2026 - 9 August 2027). Hours: 35 hours/week (including early mornings, weekends, and evenings). Annual leave: 25 days + bank holidays. DBS check: Basic. Visa sponsorship: Not available.

Application Details

Closing date: Monday, 25th May at 23:59. Interviews: From 1st June. For queries, email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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