Rising Generations Pastor

Bristol Diocesan Board of Finance Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Rising Generations’ Pastor position at St Andrew’s Hartcliffe, Bristol, is a fixed-term role focused on building relationships with children and young families, developing growing ministry, and creating pathways for people across the estate to encounter Jesus. The post requires commitment to families, multi-generational church, and outreach within the community.

The role involves leading a pioneering mission at St Andrew’s Church, Hartcliffe, Bristol, with emphasis on church growth and youth

Job description

Rising Generations’ Pastor, St Andrew’s Hartcliffe, Bristol

Help shape the future of a recent church revitalisation

Location: St Andrew’s Church, Hartcliffe, Bristol

Salary: Up to £ 30,900 p.a. FTE, (actual £21,630 p.a. for 0.7 FTE)

Hours: Up to 26.25* hours a week, typically across Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. There will also be a need to work key dates including Christmas, Easter, church weekends away and other significant events for which Time Off In Lieu will be given.

*Flexible working requests will be considered, subject to a minimum of 13 hours per week. Please indicate on your application if you apply on this basis.

Contract: Fixed term contract to 31 December 2028

St Andrew's Hartcliffe, Bristol, is looking for a pioneering leader to build relationships with children and young families, develop our growing ministry, and create new pathways for people across our estate to encounter Jesus. Here’s an introduction to our church and our vision:

If you're passionate about families, discipleship, multigenerational church and reaching communities with the hope of the gospel, and sense that God may be calling you to this role, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us as we help write the next chapter of St Andrew's story.

Link to Church Profile and Job Description

Closes: Monday, 12th October 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

We are committed to being a fair, respectful and inclusive organisation.

We believe that diversity enables us to thrive and develop and we are committed to race equality, welcoming applications from all under-represented groups.

This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the postholder be a practising Christian under part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

The Diocese of Bristol is committed to safeguarding, safer recruiting practice and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role will involve working with vulnerable adults and children, so an enhanced DBS check will be required.

Please note that we are unable to accept international applications requiring a visa.