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Ministry Assistant
£26,965 FTE - 25hrs a week + time for study • 1-year fixed term • Ireland Wood, North Leeds
Are you exploring a call to ordained ministry within the Church of England?
St Paul’s Ireland Wood is offering an exciting Ministry Assistant opportunity for someone seeking hands-on experience of parish ministry alongside theological training and vocational discernment.
This one-year role is designed to give broad exposure to the life of a thriving parish church — including worship, pastoral ministry, discipleship, mission, children and youth work, leadership, and community outreach — while studying with St Hild College towards the Foundation Award (60 credits). Course costs will be covered by St Paul’s.
You will work closely with the Vicar and ministry team, receiving regular supervision, mentoring, and support as you grow in confidence, skills, and understanding of vocation.
We are looking for someone who:
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Has a committed Christian faith and active devotional life
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Is exploring a possible call to ordained ministry
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Is eager to learn and grow in ministry experience
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Relates well to people and works well within a team
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Is open to the breadth and variety of parish life
Experience in church ministry, youth work, pastoral care, teaching, or mission would be welcomed but is not essential.
We are currently unable to sponsor candidates without Right to Work in the UK. Candidates must have Right to Work in the UK to take up this role.
To find out more click on the job description.
To apply please send a completed application form, deadline for applications is Saturday 13th June at 12pm, with interviews on Thursday 18th June.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role, please contact mark.harlow@stpaulsirelandwood.org to arrange a call or zoom.
IS GOD CALLING YOU TO SERVE AS AN INTERN? (starting September 2026)
At St Paul's, our interns are part of a wider cohort of interns on the The Leeds Diocesan Internship scheme. This is an amazing opportunity to explore more of what it means to be a disciple of Christ and to serve his church. It is designed to equip you for life, work and leadership. The scheme runs from September to July and involves practical placements, training and community living.
Our priority is to help interns grow in relationship with God. Each internship involves leadership experience; training in biblical studies, theology and leadership; developing transferable work skills; and an opportunity to consider God’s calling for the future.
Our hope is that the internship will establish learning, habits and disciplines that help interns be transformed daily by the power of the Holy Spirit to be more like Christ. Leaders who will serve the Kingdom of God in all areas of life, from business, politics, media, education and medicine as well as leading churches across the country and beyond.
At St Paul's, we are looking for a couple of interns who can either gain a broad experience of ministry, or you might want to specialise in a specific area such as youth work, children's work, schools work, worship, media and communication, or community development.
To find out more and register an interest please email mark.harlow@stpaulsirelandwood.org
