Head of Youth & Family Mission

Diocese of Gloucester; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Gloucester is seeking a passionate leader to drive the 'Child at the Centre' vision in youth ministry, ensuring children, young people and families are heard and valued across our churches and schools.

You will lead the development and implementation of a strategy for children, young people and families, line manage the team, and build lasting partnerships with deaneries and partner organisations to enable faith formation and growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in youth ministry or related field.
• Ability to translate vision into action.
• Excellent communicator and relationship-builder.
• Experience in leadership, project delivery and change management.
• Able to work collaboratively across church, school and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Diocese's developing strategy for children, young people and families.
• Champion youth and young adult ministry across the Diocese.
• Line manage and support members of the team.
• Build strong relationships with churches, schools, deaneries and external partners.
• Help create pathways for discipleship, faith formation and leadership development.
• Develop approaches to listening to and learning from children and young people.
• Support innovation, evaluation and sustainable growth in mission and ministry.

Skills

Youth ministry

Strategic thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Leadership

Collaboration

Job description

The Diocese of Gloucester is seeking a passionate leader to drive the 'Child at the Centre' vision in youth ministry, ensuring children, young people and families are heard and valued across our churches and schools.

You will lead the development and implementation of a strategy for children, young people and families, line manage the team, and build lasting partnerships with deaneries and partner organisations to enable faith formation and growth.