About The Role
Come and join our warm, inclusive, and creative church and be part of an exciting project to develop our ministry with people on low incomes and on estates in our neighbourhood. You will be pioneering work with the aim of developing a new worshipping community, working with the wider church team.
St George’s Tufnell Park is a welcoming, inclusive Church of England parish committed to sharing the love of God in creative and practical ways with our local community. We are a member of the Inclusive Church network and actively value the uniqueness and dignity of every person. Our vision is to be Christ in the Community — and that includes being open to everyone.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity for an apprentice to work as part of a team to:
● Share your faith and welcome new people into worshipping communities
● Build on and develop our work with people on low incomes
● Gain practical ministry experience
● Train with a cohort of apprentices in other churches
● Develop your skills, experience and qualifications.
It is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian.
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults through the use of the Safer Recruitment practice guidance. This role is subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS.
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults through the use of the Safer Recruitment practice guidance. This role is subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work alongside an experienced estates practitioner for 15 hours a week, gaining practical insights and strategies for mission
• Participate in regular reflection on your experiences
• Develop and implement a strategy to welcome new people into a worshipping community
• Create opportunities for people to engage with faith in a culturally relevant and accessible way.
• Develop skills in strategic planning
• Integrate prayer into all aspects of your ministry, learning to seek guidance and strength in your leadership and decision-making.
• Spend 5 hours per week engaging in cohort training and formation sessions, both online and in-person, designed to foster collaborative learning and personal growth.
Essential:
● A living Christian faith and a desire to help people grow in their knowledge and experience of God.
● Excellent team player who can build positive relationships
● Resilience: Ability to persevere through challenges and setbacks, and maintain a positive attitude
● A willingness to be mentored and a commitment to lifelong learning,
● A deep respect for and desire to engage with local communities, especially those on estates and in low-income areas.
● Leadership Potential: The ability to grow into a leadership role, developing skills to mentor others and lead a worshipping community.
Desirable:
● Experience in Estates Ministry: Prior experience working in estates and/or low-income communities is an advantage, but not essential.
● Practical Ministry Skills: Experience of providing pastoral care, developing discipleship, and community engagement.
Equal Opportunities
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.