Applications are open for a full-time paid role overseeing our Worship & Communications ministries.

This job advert was listed on 13th June 2025

Full details of the job advert for the Worship & Communications role are below. Click here to download a PDF copy.

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Role Title: Worship & Communications

Role Overview: To lead and develop the worship ministry and oversee the communications of Revelation Church.

Purpose: To ensure the worship ministry of our church is flourishing, and our teams are equipped to and ready to lead the church in worship. To oversee effective communications with both church members and those outside the church.

Location:

• Monday-Friday: Revelation Church office in Manchester, occasional working from home.

• Sunday: Church venue (The Powerhouse, M14 4SL)

Responsible to: Lead Pastor

Start date: ASAP. To be agreed with successful applicant.

Closing date for applications: 5pm on 29 July 2025

Terms and Conditions:

• 37.5 hours per week

• Working hours to include 5 hours on Sundays 

• Contract length: 2 years, subject to 3-month probationary period

• Salary: £23,000 - £26,000 depending on experience

• Pension: 4% employer contribution

• Annual leave: 25 days per year

• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Core Responsibilities

Oversee leading and development of worship ministry

• Develop the overall direction and strategy for our worship ministry, in line with the vision of the church.

• Oversee the development of a culture of worship throughout all church life, and encourage our members in participation and growth in worship.

Oversee the communications of the church

• Set direction for communication strategy - including methods of communication, regularity, tone of voice, language and style. 

• Work with administration staff to oversee a communication timetable for messaging to the church through various channels - Sunday notices / emails / WhatsApp / social media, etc. 

• Overall responsibility for production of graphics for physical and print media. This will include leading the volunteer media team for photo & video capture and graphic design. 

• Direct & oversee management of our online presence - social media & website.

• Produce communication scripts for Sunday & home group spoken notices.

General Responsibilities

Team responsibilities

• Attend weekly Staff Prayer and team meetings, including being on the rota to lead Staff Prayer occasionally

• Participate in Strategy Team, the team with overall strategic leadership of the church. This includes regular team meetings and taking on strategy tasks outside the normal scope of your responsibilities. 

Personal responsibilities

• Participate in and contribute to regular line management meetings, including Annual Reviews 

• Commit to personal development through reading and training

• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required by this post holderManage your own workload in a timely and efficient manner

• There is an expectation of embodying devotion to the person & teachings of Jesus Christ, to model a life of commitment to the Christian faith and of seeking to take initiative and responsibility in serving the vision of the church and those within the church family.

Opportunities to develop / training:

• You will be required to undertake regular Safeguarding Training

• There will be opportunity for informal study to further your growth and a book allowance for self-directed study & growth.

• We are committed to helping you grow and flourish as a leader with significant responsibility in the church. We encourage seeking out leadership, ministry and theology training opportunities and even further formal studying to further this, and would be approved in discussion with your line manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience profile

Required:

• Experience of leading worship in church gatherings

• Experience of developing and shaping people in your leadership

• Experience in graphic production and design

• Good number literacy

• Skilled in use of graphic design software.

• High level of musical ability. 

• Able to learn and adapt to new systems and processes

• Comfortable to communicate to large groups (100+).  

• Able to engage and teach in small groups

• Strong written, spoken and presentational skills

• Good and active listener

• Empathetic and adept at facilitating sensitive or uncomfortable conversations

• Creative problem solver

• Reliable & punctual

• Self-starter and with proven ability to manage own priorities

• Proven ability to deliver to deadlines and manage competing demands

• A good team player

• Willingness to learn and grow

• Evidence of significant growth in personal discipleship

Desirable:

• Experience of leading through team

• Experience of pastoral leadership in church

• Experience equipping and releasing new leaders 

• Experience in managing online presence (website, social media, etc.)

• Familiar with Google Workspace suite of programmes

• Thrives within a flexible working pattern

Occupational Requirements

There is an Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practicing Christian who agrees with our vision and values (www.revelationchurchmanchester.co.uk).

The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 29 July 2025. We will be in touch to arrange interviews with shortlisted applicants soon after the closing date.  

The role will start on as soon as possible on a date agreed with the successful applicant.

How to apply

Please email your application to duncan@revelationmcr.co.uk. Please send your most recent CV, and include in the email your reason for applying, and anything else you’d like to support your application. If you have a portfolio or examples of graphic design work, please also include a Google Drive / Dropbox or equivalent link.