Methodist member of the Joint Public Issues Team Strategy and Policy Group

THE METHODIST CHURCH; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A faith-based organization in the UK is seeking a new member for the Strategy and Policy Group to contribute to public justice work. This role requires a strong understanding of the Methodist Church and offers a chance to impact social justice issues collaboratively. Applications from diverse backgrounds are especially encouraged. Closing date for applications is 2 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and experience of the Methodist Church in Britain.
• Experience in local involvement and connnection with district or Connexional structures.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to discussions and decision-making of the group.
• Support JPIT in public witness and justice work.

Job description

The Vacancy

Do you have a keen interest in current affairs and want to bring your experience of the Methodist Church to support its involvement in ecumenical social justice, policy and political work?

The Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) is a partnership between the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches. It helps the Churches to work together for peace and justice through listening, learning, praying, speaking and acting on public policy issues.

We are now searching for a new Methodist member of the Strategy and Policy Group (SPG) which oversees the team’s work, and facilitates the working together of the denominations to achieve JPIT’s purposes.

The SPG currently holds five meetings a year, comprising one 24-hour residential with the whole staff team, two half-day hybrid meetings (where members are on site together in London or online), and two shorter online-only meetings.

About You

As one of two Methodist members of SPG, you’ll contribute to the discussions and decision-making of the group, and collectively support JPIT in effectively enabling the Churches to speak and act prophetically and prayerfully on key issues of justice and peace. You’ll need to bring strong understanding and experience of the Methodist Church in Britain, through both local involvement and experience of district or Connexional structures.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a significant role in the public witness and justice work of the Methodist Church, working with ecumenical colleagues. You are encouraged to apply if you feel that overall your skills and experience meet the person specification requirements. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups (BAME), as they are currently under-represented within the SPG.

Closing date:2 November 2025

Interview date:14 November 2025