Children's Ministry Coordinator: Woodlands Church

   
 
The Woodlands Church Family (WCF) is a vibrant, growing family of churches with eight sites located across the city of Bristol. Our vision is to transform Bristol through the love and power of God as we create spirit-filled, visible communities of faith in neighbourhoods across the city.  
 
Each congregation is distinct in their style, but we all share the same vision, mission and values to be communities which are welcoming of everyone, authentic in our faith, empowered by the Holy Spirit and expectant of all that God will do in us and through us.   
 
As we’ve grown, so too has our team, and we an exciting opportunity for joining our team. 
 
The following position is available:  
WCF Children’s Ministry Coordinator 
1.5 - 2 days a week 
 
Candidates should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, able to take initiative, work well in a team and be passionate to see children grow in their faith.  

Key areas of work include:  
1. Training 
2. Support  
3. Coordination of Children’s Ministry and Children’s Ministry Leaders. Full details are contained in the WCF Children’s Ministry Coordinator job description. 
 
 
Occupational Requirement  
 
As a church family we want to make disciples who make disciples. We therefore 
seek to create a culture and environment in our churches where every team member and volunteer is able to encourage and inspire one another, and the many people who pass through the doors each day, to pursue that vision. 
 
As a member of the staff team, you will be joining a faith community that meets to worship and pray together every week, and we share prayer and worship moments throughout the day. Around the buildings, you’ll often come across teams or individuals praying over their work and speaking the language of faith. 
 
Therefore, the role has an occupational requirement that the post holder be a follower of Jesus and to be a worshipping member of the Woodlands Church Family (if not already) to ensure protection of our strong Christian ethos and values, and our charitable objective of advancing the Christian faith. We also want to ensure all team members thrive and flourish in this environment.  

Terms 
 
This is a fixed term contract (FTC) position contracted at 1.5 to 2 days a week. 
 
The salary will be £30K - £32.5K pro rata, depending on experience.  
The annual holiday entitlement is 25 days pro rata, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata. 
 
The role will be based at one of our WCF sites and travel between the different sites will be required. 
 
The detailed terms and conditions will be contained in the post-holders Contract of Employment and the staff handbook. 
 
There will be a three-month probationary period with a review point after six weeks. An appraisal will take place to confirm completion of the probationary period and appraisals will take place annually thereafter.  
 
The post is subject to satisfactory references. 
 
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK as we will have to verify this before you can start work. 

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 9th June 2025. However, this vacancy will close once we have sufficient applications.