Children & Youth Minister

Children & Youth Minister

Gordano Valley Church (GVC) is a growing church in the heart of Portishead. We long to see Portishead transformed by the love and power of God and seek to be a church that is welcoming to all, authentic in our relationships, and committed to helping people become lifelong followers of Jesus.

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What You'll Do

• Lead Children & Youth Ministry
• Build and Develop Teams
• Help Every Child and Young Person Belong and Grow
• Engage the Community
• Provide Healthy Leadership and Oversight

​​Above all, we are looking for someone who loves Jesus, shares the vision and values of GVC, and is excited by the opportunity to help children and young people become lifelong followers of Jesus.

This role is about far more than leading programmes. You will help shape a culture in which children and young people are known, loved and discipled; equip and develop volunteer teams; partner with parents and carers; and help the next generation participate fully in the life of the church.

We are looking for potential as well as experience and ultimately want the person God is calling. So please don’t discount yourself if there are areas in which you have less experience.

The Kind of Person We're Looking for:

• Faith-filled
• Teachable
• Relational
• Digitally Confident

The Terms

• £30,000–£32,000 FTE (based on a 37.5-hour working week), pro rata depending on experience.
• 28–30 hours per week, including Sunday ministry and occasional evening work.
• Permanent contract, subject to a six-month probationary period.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata (including no more than five Sundays).
• 7% Employer pension contribution (Nest).
• Based in Portishead, near Bristol

Occupational Requirement

Occupational Requirement: In accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, the postholder must be a committed Christian who is able to wholeheartedly support the vision, values and statement of faith of Gordano Valley Church.

The role requires applicants to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults of all cultural backgrounds and have a good awareness of relevant policies and procedures, statutory legislation and guidance. Due to the nature of the role, an Enhanced DBS is required.

The successful candidate will be, or become, an active member of Gordano Valley Church.

Right to Work in the UK 

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.

How to Apply

Please send the following to admin@gvc.org.uk and sam@gvc.org.uk:

• A covering letter (maximum two A4 pages) explaining why you are applying for the role and how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification (included in the 'application pack' above)
• Your CV.
• Contact details for two referees, including your current or most recent employer. References will only be taken up with your permission.

INFORMAL ENQUIRIES

We’d be delighted to have an informal conversation with prospective applicants. To arrange this, please contact Sam Marsh (Minister) at sam@gvc.org.uk.

Application Deadline: midnight on 2 October 2026. Early applications are encouraged.

Interviews are expected to take place in October.