3Generate Programme Manager

The Methodist Church; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A faith-based organization in Greater London is seeking a Programme Manager to lead the event programme for children and young people at the annual 3Generate assembly. The successful candidate will organize and develop engaging programmes across multiple venues. Strong experience in youth events and strategic thinking is essential, with a commitment to inclusivity and community values. This role offers generous annual leave and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

On-site Wellbeing Advisor service

Occupational pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a Church or faith-based environment.
• Ability to create engaging programmes for young attendees.
• Proven strategic planning and organizational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Steer development and delivery of the event programme.
• Collaborate with venue leads and the event manager.
• Create an integrated programme aimed at helping young people grow in faith.

Skills

Experience in programming for children and youth events

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Are you passionate about helping children and young people to find and grow their faith by attendance at the Methodist Church annual children and young people’s assembly, known as 3Generate.

We are looking for a Programme Manager to steer the development and delivery of the event programme across Circa 20 different venues and stages.

You will work with the 3Generate event manager and a group of venue leads drawn from across the connextion to create an integrated programme aimed at helping children and young people to find and develop their faith whilst at the same time providing a safe space in which they can both participate and grow.

The successful candidate will be a Christian / Church member, will have experience of working english, the ability to organise and think strategically and be able to demonstrate experience of creating programmes for children and youth events. The role will require an enhanced DBS check.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas / New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Advisor service. We offer 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 people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at : [e-mail]

Closing date : 11 January 2026

Interviews in person in London : 20 January 2026