Communications & Worship Leader

We’re seeking to expand our team with two key roles: Communications Leader & Worship Leader at Maybridge.
We are open to filling these positions either with one person who can excel in both roles full-time, or with two part-time professionals, each dedicated to one of these vital areas.

Job Description Options:

Role: Communications Leader & Worship Leader (Full-time)
Hours: 35 hours per week (includes regular Sunday and occasional evening work)
Holiday: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays

Role: Communications Leader (Part-time)
Hours: 17½ hours per week
Holiday: 12½ days per annum, plus bank holidays

Role: Worship Leader (Part-time)
Hours: 17½ hours per week (includes regular Sunday and occasional evening work)
Holiday: 12½ days per annum, plus bank holidays

Purpose of the Role/s

We are looking for an individual (or individuals) who will champion our vision and values by delivering clear, engaging communications and leading our congregation in Spirit-filled worship. You will be instrumental in developing our communications strategy and worship experiences, inspiring our church family and local community to grow as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of others.

Role Details

Duration: Permanent
Reporting to: Senior Minister
Salary: £25,222 – £27,972 FTE
Location: Maybridge Community Church, 77 The Strand, Worthing, BN12 6DR

Special Conditions: There is a genuine occupational requirement that the post-holder is a Christian, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.

Key Duties and responsibilities

As the Communications Lead the job holder will:

• Oversee the effective and careful use of various forms of communication to enhance the presence and profile of the church, its activities and ministries.
• Understand and articulate the vision of the church in both written and visual forms.
• Facilitate the effective use of communications within the church community relating to all areas and ages. Work with the office staff in producing material for the church year and produce the regular weekly newsletter.
• Develop and manage the church website with input from other members of the staff team, ensuring that all aspects of the website are accurate and up to date on a regular basis.

As a Worship Leader, the job holder will:

• Lead and play in the worship team, looking to give others the opportunity to lead as they develop in their gifting. Support, develop and strengthen the current members of the worship team.
• Organise and lead sung worship at mid-week celebrations.
• Assist with the provision and organisation of music for occasional services at other times e.g. weddings, funerals, etc.
• Co-ordinate any Audio/Visual requirements for midweek events and external bookings.
• Liaise with service leaders, preachers and band leaders in the choosing of music for the Sunday services. Plan and organise a team for music input into the major events, e.g. Christmas and Easter.
• Work with the Senior Minister and worship team to develop the vision for our worship as it grows over time. Strategically introduce new songs and music into services, using both own ideas, and weighing the suggestions of others.
• Recruit and train musicians, developing future worship leaders being the pastor of the musicians, including meeting with them and praying for them individually or in small groups.

Applications:

If you would like to apply for this position, then please click here for an application form and click here of a detailed job description. The deadline for applications is Monday 20th January.

If you require more information then please contact us on info@maybridge.org.uk