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This is a Ministerial, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Location: Methodist Church House, London WC1H (with a connexional manse provided in London)
Term: Six-year initial appointment from 1 September 2027
Stipend: Methodist stipend plus additional allowance (currently 25%)
A significant leadership opportunity within the Methodist Church
The Methodist Church is seeking to appoint an Assistant Secretary of the Conference to play a vital role in supporting the governance, oversight and mission of the Church across the Connexion. This influential position works closely with the Secretary of the Conference and serves as a member of the Connexional Team's Senior Management Group.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Methodist presbyter who combines theological insight, pastoral wisdom and strategic leadership with a detailed understanding of Methodist governance and practice.
About the Role
The Assistant Secretary of the Conference supports the planning, preparation, delivery and implementation of Conference business, helping to ensure that the Methodist Church fulfils its mission and ministry within its constitutional framework. The role includes:
About You
You will be:
You will bring sound judgement, attention to detail, resilience under pressure and a commitment to enabling the Church's mission through effective governance and oversight.
Appointment Process
The appointment is made in accordance with Standing Order 385. The successful candidate will be nominated through the Connexional Council and presented to the Methodist Conference for appointment, with the role commencing on 1 September 2027. It is anticipated that the appointed person will participate in an induction and transition period during 2027 alongside the current post holder.
Click Here to Find Out More and Download the Expression of Interest Form.
If you are an experienced presbyter with a passion for the governance, ministry and future development of the Methodist Church, we encourage you to consider this significant vocation of service and leadership.
The completed forms should be returned to the Human Resources Office by email to:
hr@methodistchurch.org.uk.
Submission deadline is 30 September 2026
Interviews will be held in London on 15 October 2026
The Methodist Church
For further information about The Methodist Church please visit our website https://www.methodist.org.uk/about-us/the-methodist-church/.
Our Calling
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
The Church exists to:
Increase the awareness of God’s presence and celebrate God’s love (Worship).
Help people to grow and learn as Christians, through mutual support and care (Learning and Caring).
Be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice (Service).
Make more followers of Jesus Christ (Evangelism).
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