Young Leaders’ Community Enabler (Maternity leave cover)

The Church of England; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Church of England Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

The Church of England in Sheffield Diocese invites applications for a Young Leaders’ Community Enabler based in Rotherham. The role is 28 hours per week, offering a hybrid working pattern and a non-contributory pension, with a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover starting early December.

The post supports the Diocesan Children and Young People’s work, enabling young leaders to participate in parish and diocesan mission, and to shape strategy with their voices. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth ministry and leadership development.
• Ability to enable and nurture young leaders in churches.
• Experience working within diocesan structures (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Grow and develop the Young Leaders’ Community across the Diocese.
• Encourage and empower young leadership in churches.
• Help young voices shape strategy and participate in mission and ministry decisions.

Skills

Youth leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

28hpw | £32,500 FTE | Based in Rotherham

Closing Date: 11 November 2026, 00:00

Our Children’s, Youth and Families team is developing culture-changing ministry across our whole diocese. One of our key team members is taking maternity leave and we are looking for a talented Young Leaders’ Community Enabler to step into the role for 12 months. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your experience and expertise to a diocese that prioritises children and young people and make a tangible impact for the duration of the post.

Do you have a passion for youth ministry and seeing young people grow in leadership in our churches?

This exciting role seeks to grow and develop our Young Leaders’ Community. We’re looking for someone who can encourage young leadership in churches across the Diocese. You will enable members of the Young Leaders’ Community to play a central role in the mission and ministry of their local parishes and across the diocese, equipping and nurturing them.

You will play a vital role in ensuring young voices can shape strategy in our church and the wider Diocese, and to create local and central opportunities for these young active disciples to speak, lead and influence.

This role is part our Resourcing Mission and Ministry Team, reporting to the Diocesan Children and Young People’s Advisor and working closely with the wider Children’s, Youth and Families team to grow young discipleship.

• SDBF Salary Band 5.1 £32,500 FTE - Prorated £26,000 (pro rata)
• 28 hours per week
• Working pattern: 4 days a week (flexible)
• Non-contributory Church of England Pension Scheme
• 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract (or until employee returns from MAT leave). Start date: beginning of December, or as soon after as possible
• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Based at Diocesan Church House in Rotherham - Hybrid

More information about the Young Leaders’ Community can be found at sheffdio.org/ylc

Given the nature and context of the work it is an occupational requirement that the post holder should be a communicant member of the Church of England or a full member of a church within Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.

Please note this role is subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding provisions. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team at [e-mail]

Please Note Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance (SDBF) does not hold a Home Office sponsor license and is therefore unable to sponsor Skilled Worker or other work visas. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of their employment.