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Faith Action Programme Vacancies

Rev Mark Nicholas with Ross Watters

The Faith Action Program provides additional support locally to complement the work of Parish Ministers and communities with their Ministry Development Staff.

There are a number of roles available across Scotland, ranging from family/youth/outreach workers to more traditional roles such as Parish Assistants and Associate Ministers.

The variety of roles will allow you to best assess where your gifts, skills, and experience are best suited, and allow you to make a difference to the lives of the people in the parishes and communities.

Current vacancies

Edinburgh and West Lothian

  • Parish Assistant Armadale And Blackridge Parish Churches

North East and Northern Isles

  • Ministry Assistant For The West Mainland (charge 1)

The South West

  • Schools And Family Worker Barony Campus

How to apply

Applications should be sent by email to recruitment@churchofscotland.org.uk and must be received by 12 noon on the closing date.

Applications should comprise:

  • A personal statement, outlining how your skills, experiences and personal qualities match the requirements of the role outlined in the job description. Please provide reference contact details for your last 2 periods of employment (this would normally be your direct line manager/supervisor). If you have had more than 2 employers in the last 3 years, please provide referee contact details for that period. References will not be contacted until later in the process.
  • A full CV, including educational and professional qualifications alongside a full employment history showing positions held, responsibilities and relevant achievements.
  • A personal information form, to be downloaded and attached.

Applications without a CV, personal statement and personal information form will not be taken forward in the process. Each document should be a maximum of 2 sides of A4.

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

For more information on any of our roles, please contact recruitment@churchofscotland.org.uk.

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