New Congregations Lead (Part Time 17.5 hours per week)

Introduction

New Congregations Lead (Part Time)

The Diocese of Leeds is looking for a passionate, pastoral and visionary New Congregations Lead to help support, strengthen, and grow new worshipping communities across the Diocese. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of mission and discipleship within the mixed ecology of the Church of England.

About the Role

As part of the Barnabas Programme Team, you’ll work with colleagues across mission, discipleship, and leadership development to ensure new congregations have the pathways, resources, and support they need to flourish.

Key Responsibilities

• Explore existing new congregations to understand their discipleship, leadership, and stewardship pathways and needs.
• Share stories that inspire others to start sustainable new congregations.
• Develop resources to support discipleship, leadership, and generosity.
• Act as a link with Fresh Expressions, Greenhouse, Myriad Collective, and similar networks.
• Support project teams working with children, young people, and lay leaders.
• Contribute to the small grants scheme and maintain accurate CRM reporting.
• Encourage good practice in story sharing, leadership development, and monitoring progress.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A committed and baptised Christian with experience of starting a new congregation or worshipping community.
• Passionate about helping new congregations grow lifelong disciples.
• Confident working across the breadth of Church of England traditions.
• An excellent communicator with strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Skilled at building relationships, encouraging volunteers, and working collaboratively.
• Comfortable interpreting data to inform good practice.
• Experience in project management or monitoring is desirable.

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the growth and sustainability of new congregations across the Diocese of Leeds, working within a supportive and forward‑thinking team.

For an informal conversation or to find out more, contact Jude.smith@leeds.anglican.org

There is an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

A full DBS check is required for the successful candidate.

We’re committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. That’s why all our vacancies are shortlisted anonymously, removing personal details from applications to ensure every candidate is assessed purely on their skills and experience.

The package includes a competitive salary, flexi-time scheme, an 8% non-contributory pension with an additional 5% matched contributions, hybrid working (50%), Cycle to work scheme, EV salary sacrifice scheme and 25 days’ (pro rata) annual leave plus bank holidays and four customary days a year (between Christmas and New Year).

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight of 17 May 2026

Interviews: 26 May 2026