Diocesan Youth and Young Adults Development Officer

Diocese of Down and Dromore; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A church organization in Belfast is seeking a full-time Diocesan Youth and Young Adults’ Development Officer. This role focuses on empowering Christian leaders and developing youth ministries. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in leadership roles with young people. The starting salary is £31,713, rising in subsequent years. Applications are due by 3 October 2025, with interviews on 17 October 2025.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role focused on young people.
• Ability to work within and maintain the ethos of the Diocese.
• Strong Christian faith and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Build on youth ministry and leadership development.
• Work alongside other diocesan officers.
• Support parish ministry and development.

Skills

Working with young people

Leadership

Organisational skills

Job description

Diocesan Youth and Young Adults Development Officer

Diocese of Down and Dromore Belfast, Northern Ireland

The Church of Ireland Diocesan of Down and Dromore seeks to appoint a full-time Diocesan Youth and Young Adults’ Development Officer.

Down and Dromore is a vibrant and growing diocese focused on making disciples, raising up and empowering Christian leaders and birthing new ministries and churches. This is a strategic role which will build on years of investment in youth ministry and leadership development at both parish and diocesan level.

We are looking for a person with a passionate Christian faith and an excitement, commitment, and ability to work within and maintain the ethos of the Diocese of Down and Dromore.

The successful candidate will require at least 5 years’ experience either in a paid or voluntary capacity of working with young people in a leadership and organisational role.

The diocese has a parish development team whose role it is to support, encourage and resource parish ministry, including youth and children’s ministry. The Youth and Young Adults’ Officer will work alongside a Children’s Officer, Diocesan Development Officer, and the wider diocesan team.

Hours: This is a full-time role based in the Diocesan Offices in Belfast.

Starting Salary in Year 1: £31,713 (rising in years 2 and 3).

APPLY

Download an application pack from THIS PAGE on the Down & Dromore website.

Applications must be received by 3 October 2025 at 4.00pm.

Applications received after this time will not be considered.

The interviews will take place in person at Unit One 21 Old Channel Road, Belfast on Friday 17 October 2025.

Church of Ireland Diocese of Down and Dromore