Youth Leader

New Wine; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,500 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

New Wine in Exeter is seeking a passionate individual to lead and develop a vibrant youth ministry aimed at empowering young people in their faith. This full-time role involves fostering environments for growth through engaging gatherings and outreach initiatives. You will pioneer strategies to connect with youth throughout the city, building authentic relationships. The salary ranges from £26,500 to £29,000 per annum, depending on experience. This opportunity invites those who want to see lives transformed by faith.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and developing youth ministry.
• Strong interpersonal skills for connecting with young people.
• Ability to create engaging programs for spiritual growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a vibrant youth ministry.
• Engage in midweek and Sunday gatherings.
• Build outreach initiatives to nurture faith.

Skills

Passion for youth work

Discipleship and spiritual growth

Ability to build authentic relationships

Creative outreach strategies

Job description

At the heart of this role is a passion to see young people truly come alive discovering faith, forming deep friendships, and creating shared stories that shape who they become. Our vision is hearts on fire, lives made new and a city transformed through cultivating spaces where adventure, belonging, and faith intersect where young people are inspired not only to explore life but to encounter Jesus in ways that are real, transformative, and lasting.

This role exists to lead and develop a vibrant youth ministry, building environments where discipleship and spiritual growth are central. Through engaging midweek and Sunday gatherings, as well as creative outreach initiatives, the aim is to nurture faith in new believers, challenge and stretch those already on their journey, and empower all young people to live Spirit-filled, missional lives in their everyday contexts.

Beyond the church walls, this role is outward-facing and pioneering developing strategies to reach young people across the city, including detached youth work in central spaces. By building authentic relationships and creating accessible environments through sport, creativity, and shared experience, the mission is to meet young people where they are and walk with them toward where they could be.

Ultimately, this role is about more than programmes or events, it’s about seeing lives transformed. Seeing young people encountering the good news of Jesus, growing in discipleship, and stepping out with confidence to live and share their faith, helping bring the reality of “on earth as in heaven” into the lives of young people across the city.

The role is full time (37.5 p/week) and salary is graded from £26,500 to £29,000 p/annum. Applicants typically start at the beginning of payscale but we are open to negotiation dependent on experience. Please state on application your salary expectation.

We are a thriving city centre church, who are seeking to see God's kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.