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Join a vibrant, energetic team that is passionate about leading and facilitating others to fulfil God’s mission in our city and beyond. Our current vacancies are listed below.

Current Vacancies

  • About Us
    This is an exciting time to join our growing team at Saint Paul’s Hammersmith. Our church is strategically based in the dynamic and diverse London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. We are looking for a Sunday Verger who will be part of a passionate and committed team responsible for facilitating Sunday services, as we seek to see God`s Presence transform our Church community and beyond.

    Overall Purpose of Role
    The Sunday Verger will be responsible for supporting the Sunday teams in facilitating the practical elements required to ensure the smooth running of Sunday services. They will be responsible for opening and locking up the Church, the reset of chairs, ensuring health and safety protocols are followed by the congregation, regularly patrolling the grounds, and working alongside the Hospitality team to assist visitors with questions or concerns.

    Our Vision at Saint Paul’s
    We are Cityshapers: being shaped by God to shape the city. We know that as we encounter God together, he is calling us to play our part in influencing and transforming society locally and globally. One quarter of a million people pass our building every day, and we want to introduce every one of them to Jesus. We’re on an adventure of faith. Come and get involved. 

    Important note
    This role requires candidates to be DBS checked (Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate) to an appropriate level as a condition of employment and the proof of right to work in the UK according to UK Legislation.

    This post carries a genuine occupational requirement that the holder be a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010

    Working Requirements
    This is a casual working role with ad hoc hours, mainly on a Sunday. Ability to work in shift patterns across Sunday, as outlined below, but with the ability to work flexibly depending on the requirements of the role

    Shift 1: 8am – 1.30pm / Shift 2: 4pm to 8pm

    Support the Site team and Hospitality & Sunday Team, and other duties as reasonably required

    Paid Safeguarding Training before starting the role

    Package
    London Living Wage at £13.15 per hour

    How to Apply
    Interested candidates should submit a completed Application Form plus CV, outlining competencies and experience that align to the full Job Description:

    Application form
    Download here

    Job description
    Download here

    Submit
    Completed/signed application Form and CV here.

  • Saint Paul’s Hammersmith – Volunteer Receptionist

    Job Title: Volunteer Receptionist
    Reports to: Director of Operations
    Location: Saint Paul’s Hammersmith, W6 9PJ

    About Saint Paul’s

    Saint Paul’s is a vibrant Anglican church in the heart of London, committed to encountering God, growing disciples, and serving our city. We are passionate about creating a welcoming environment that reflects God’s love, fostering community, and inspiring people to live out their faith in every sphere of life.

    Role Purpose

    The Volunteer Receptionist will play a key role in creating a warm and welcoming environment for all who enter Saint Paul’s. This is an opportunity to serve the church and community by greeting visitors, supporting our partner charities, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations at the front of house.

    This role suits someone with a heart for hospitality and a passion for meeting people, who is flexible and enjoys engaging with a diverse range of visitors.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Front of House Duties: Provide a professional and warm welcome to everyone entering the building, reflecting the values of hospitality and service.

    • Visitor Management: Greet and guide guests, partner charity clients, and café users, ensuring they know where to go and feel cared for.

    • Deliveries and Coordination: Manage incoming deliveries, coordinating with the café team and staff to ensure efficient handling.

    • Pastoral Sensitivity: Be attentive to the needs of visitors, responding to pastoral concerns with care and referring issues to the appropriate pastoral team members.

    • Collaboration with Café Manager: Work with the Café Manager to ensure users of the café are well-informed and directed.

    • Support Partner Charities: Assist partner charities by managing the flow of their clients in and out of the building.

    • Communication: Handle telephone and email enquiries as needed, ensuring prompt and professional responses.

    Essential Skills and Qualities

    • Commitment to Hospitality: Passionate about creating an environment of welcome, embodying Christ-like values in all interactions.

    • Customer Service Skills: Confident and effective in engaging with a diverse range of visitors, including commercial businesses and partner charities.

    • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal communication, with a calm and professional approach.

    • Team Player: Flexible and willing to collaborate with the café team, operations team, and partner charities.

    • Organisation and Reliability: Punctual, organised, and able to manage responsibilities independently.

    • Pastoral Awareness: Sensitivity to the needs of visitors and ability to respond appropriately.

    • IT Proficiency: Basic IT skills for managing emails and bookings.

    Personal Qualities

    We are looking for someone who:

    • Loves people and is eager to serve the church and community.

    • Has a friendly and approachable manner, making visitors feel valued and welcome.

    • Demonstrates patience, kindness, and discretion in all interactions.

    • Is adaptable and proactive in responding to the needs of the building and its users.

    Working Arrangements

    • Flexible hours, with the option to volunteer for full days or half days as agreed.

    • This is a volunteer unpaid position. 

    • Opportunity to manage times and days to suit individual availability.

    • Ideal for someone looking for a way to serve the church while meeting a wide variety of people.

    What You’ll Gain

    • The chance to be part of a dynamic and welcoming church community.

    • Opportunities to meet and engage with a diverse range of people.

    • The joy of making a meaningful contribution to the life of Saint Paul’s and the wider community.

    This role is an excellent opportunity to serve others and make a tangible impact while growing in faith and building relationships.


  • Job Title: Youth Pastor
    Reports to: Associate Vicar
    Location: Saint Paul’s Hammersmith, Queen Caroline Way, Hammersmith, W6 9PJ

    About Saint Paul’s
    Saint Paul’s Hammersmith is a vibrant Anglican church at the heart of London, dedicated to encountering God and awakening our city. We strive to be a white-hot centre of faith where people experience God’s presence and are empowered to live out their calling in every aspect of their lives. Our vision is to see God’s Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven, equipping our community to make a lasting impact on London.

    We are committed to nurturing faith, fostering community, and being a resource for the wider city through the use of our spaces and facilities. This includes creating opportunities for connection, creativity, and compassion that bless both the church family and the neighbourhoods around us.

    A key part of this vision is our work with young people. Our youth vision is centred on young people encountering God, awakening schools, and seeing a generation fully alive in Christ. Around 30–40 young people regularly engage with our youth ministry, supported by a passionate and committed core team of volunteers. We believe that investing in the next generation is vital for the renewal of the Church and the transformation of our city.

    Role Purpose
    The Youth Pastor will lead, nurture, and develop the youth ministry (ages 11–18) at Saint Paul’s, shaping it into a thriving and spiritually vibrant community. This role involves fostering discipleship, mentoring relationships, growing strong volunteer teams, and developing innovative outreach programmes. The Youth Pastor will build strong connections with local schools, maximise collaboration with existing initiatives and embody the vision of Saint Paul’s to empower the emerging generation in their faith and leadership.

    We are open to creative possibilities in building the best possible youth ministry at Saint Paul’s. Even if this role doesn’t completely align with what you’re looking for, we would still love to hear from you.

    Key Responsibilities

    Vision and Discipleship

    • Communicate and inspire the vision of Saint Paul’s Hammersmith to young people aged 11-18.

    • Foster healthy spiritual growth in the youth community through meaningful relationships, mentoring, and group discipleship.

    • Develop and oversee a structured mentoring and discipleship network for the youth.

    Mission and Outreach

    • Create and deliver a mission action plan aimed at reaching local unchurched youth, with a vision of building strong relationships with surrounding secondary schools.

    • Innovate, plan, and execute engaging youth events and activities that appeal to and impact young people from various backgrounds.

    • Run and oversee the midweek evening youth and Sunday youth provision.

    Volunteer Leadership and Development

    • Manage the trainee youth pastor and oversee the Discipleship Year students attached to the youth team.

    • Recruit, equip, train, and pastorally support volunteer youth team, ensuring they are effectively resourced and inspired to lead.

    • Offer spiritual guidance and practical training to empower the volunteer team to excel in their roles.

    Family and Community Engagement

    • Continue to build positive and supportive relationships with parents, providing clear communication and guidance about youth ministry activities.

    Safeguarding and Administration

    • Ensure the youth ministry is a safe and welcoming environment, fully compliant with safeguarding policies, including DBS checks and training.

    • Maintain accurate and efficient organisational systems for planning and executing events and activities.

    General Leadership

    • Participate actively in the pastoral and missional leadership of Saint Paul’s.

    • Model, uphold, and champion the vision and values of Saint Paul’s within and beyond the youth ministry.

    • Collaborate as a proactive and committed member of the broader ministry team.

    Desired Skills and Experience

    • Proven experience in youth ministry, demonstrating measurable growth and discipleship among young people.

    • Track record of recruiting, training, and developing effective volunteer teams.

    • Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging and motivating youth, parents, and volunteers.

    • Passionate about youth evangelism and discipleship, with a demonstrated desire to share the Gospel effectively.

    • Experience and passion for developing young leaders equipped to influence their communities and wider society.

    • Strong verbal communication skills, ideally with preaching and teaching experience in a church setting.

    • Ability to build relationships across diverse communities, understanding and connecting effectively with young people and their families.

    • Competent organisational and administrative skills for managing events and ministry activities.

    • Robust understanding and practical experience of safeguarding best practices for young people and vulnerable adults.

    • A track record of creativity and innovation in youth ministry.

    Personal Qualities
    We seek someone who is:

    • Deeply committed to the vision, mission, and values of Saint Paul’s.

    • A passionate follower of Jesus with a vibrant personal faith.

    • Relational, approachable, and skilled in building meaningful connections.

    • Adaptable and resourceful, thriving in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

    • Committed to personal and spiritual growth, integrity, and accountability.

    Working Requirements

    • Proof of right to work in the UK according to UK legislation.

    • Work schedule: 35 hours per week, Sunday – Thursday with some evening work.

    • Attendance at Tuesday morning staff meetings.

    • This post carries a genuine occupational requirement for the holder to be a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

    Key Church Services and Events

    • Key annual church events: Annual Parochial Church Meeting, Church Weekend, and select evening events.

    • Easter and Christmas services.

    • Staff events, including an annual retreat (typically 1 week in January).

    Package

    • Annual salary: £27,000 – £34,000 depending on experience.

    • Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus a day off for your birthday.

    • A generous toil allowance.

    • Benefits: Employer pension contribution, annual staff retreat week at Centre Parcs, multiple staff investment days, and professional development opportunities.

    The start date for this role will be the 1st of September.

    How to Apply
    Interested candidates should submit a completed Application Form plus CV, outlining competencies and experience that align to the full Job Description:

    Application form
    Download here

    Job description
    Download here

    Submit
    Completed/signed application Form and CV here.

    The closing date for applications is Wednesday the 7th of May.