Community Missioner
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Youth Development, Pastoral Support/ Care & Wellbeing, Pastor / Ministry / Church -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Pastoral Support/ Care & Wellbeing, Pastor / Ministry / Church
Community Missioner
Location:
Withywood Church, Bristol
Salary:
Up to £ 30,900 p.a. FTE, (£18,540 p.a.)
Hours:
22.5 hours a week, to be worked flexibly across the week including regular evenings and occasional weekend work.
Contract:
Fixed term contract to 31 December 2028
We are seeking a Community Missioner who will help us develop a visible and relational Christian presence within the Withywood Centre and wider neighbourhood, building trusted relationships, strengthening partnerships, and creating accessible pathways into worship, discipleship, and leadership.
Withywood Church is seeking to become a thriving, intergenerational Christian community whose life reflects the diversity of the neighbourhood around it.
Located within the Withywood Centre, the church is uniquely placed at the heart of local community life. We are known for our warmth, hospitality, and pastoral care, and we believe God is calling us to build on these strengths to engage more intentionally with children, young people, families, and working-age adults.
Closing date for applications: 9:00am Monday, 2nd November 2026
Expected interview date:
Wednesday, 25th November 2026.
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.
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