Mission Project Officer (Justice & Global)

THE METHODIST CHURCH; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church is seeking a passionate Mission Project Officer for a 2-year fixed-term contract. This role involves managing impactful projects related to social justice and global mission, working collaboratively within the Justice team. The ideal candidate has strong project management experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to inclusivity. You will engage diverse audiences and facilitate events to mobilize communities towards positive change, contributing to our mission of justice and global outreach.

Benefits

Generous annual leave, plus extra days over Christmas/New Year

TOIL and flexi-leave

On-site Wellbeing Adviser service

Occupational pension scheme with generous contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and delivery.
• Ability to problem solve, working both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent time and self-management.
• A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with others.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver projects as part of the Justice and Global Relationships Teams.
• Facilitate effective consultation and collaborative working groups.
• Conduct research and produce reports to inform senior decision-making.
• Coordinate events that inspire and mobilise communities.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Job description

Mission Project Officer (Justice and Global)

2 year Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

Are you an experienced project manager passionate about social justice and global mission?

The Methodist Church in Britain is looking for a Mission Projects Officer to deliver impactful initiatives in the key areas of social justice, organising, reparative justice and global relations.

This is a role for someone who thrives on purpose-driven work and wants to make a tangible difference.

This role sits within the Justice team, working collaboratively with the Global Relationships Team and others. You will also be a part of the wider Mission Team, playing a key role in implementing our strategy in response to Our Calling and the Methodist Way of Life.

In this post, you will focus on the following priorities:

• The managements and delivery of projects as part of the Justice and Global Relationships Teams
• Facilitating effective consultation and collaborative working groups
• Conducting research and producing reports to inform senior decision-making
• Coordinating events that inspire and mobilise communities

About You

The ideal candidate will need the following:

• Experience in project management and delivery
• Ability to problem solve, working both independently and collaboratively when required
• Excellent time and self-management
• A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with others

• Ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and to engage diverse audiences with sensitivity

Should you wish to discuss this role informally, please contact: Rachel Lampard after 11 Aug [e-mail] Andy [e-mail]

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 Adviser 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 [e-mail].

Closing Date: 27 August 2025

Interview Date: 10 September 2025