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Invitation to Tender

                                                            
West Midlands Methodist District Merger Project
A Project Management Contractor is sought to support the District Leadership Teams and Merger Task Group to enable the merger of the Birmingham District and Wolverhampton & Shrewsbury Districts into the Combined West Midlands District by 1^st September 2025.
The role is envisaged to require 15-20 hours a week to deliver the implementation plan.   The contractor can be based outside of the district but will need to attend some in person meetings across the West Midlands Region  
Key skills Required
- Capacity to deliver consultancy on time and within budget.
- Expertise in change management, HR and personal management, communication, negotiation, and facilitation.
- Awareness of issues, group dynamics, effective use of information and communication technology.
- In-depth knowledge of Methodist church processes.
Further Details of the project and how to apply can be found here
Interested candidates should submit their proposals to synod@birminghammethodist.org.uk  by 5^th August 2024.
Interviews - 13^th August at Coventry Central Hall, CV1 2HA, Coventry
The Project is already underway having been given formal approval at Methodist Conference on 2^nd July.  The contractor is sought to start as soon after 13^th August as possible.
Invitation to tender                                                            
West Midlands Methodist District Merger Project
Position: Project Management Contractor


 

Safeguarding Officer Position

Methodist Conference Summary

The District at the Methodist Conference; brief summary from the Chair
The Methodist Conference met at the Royal Armouries in Leeds this year.  It was the first year the Conference had been a reduced size, meaning the District representatives were also fewer in number, but as a group we were pleased with the significant contributions we were able to make.  In the Presbyteral Session, Rev’d Julia Skitt made a presentation on “Doing Things Right or Doing the Right Thing” which drew a lot of positive feedback.  Deacon Helen Webster and Keith Walton made moving contributions to the report on Singleness whilst Denis Beaumont and Lesley Cook reminded Conference of the important of commitment to Fairtrade through a Notice of Motion.  I presented the report from the Joint Advisory Committee on the Ethics of Investment.
We also celebrated not only the ordination of Rev’d Juliet Kisob from the Black Country Circuit, but also the ordination of four other ministers who candidated from the District: Tiras Dainty-Share and Rachel Moss from Dudley and Netherton; Stephen Donnison from Gornal & Sedgley and Deacon Suzanne Sale from Wolverhampton.
 
 

Children and Youth Development Officer  needed

The West Midlands Synod of the United Reformed Church is seeking to appoint a
Children and Youth Development Officer (Ref CYDO)
 
This is a full-time post for 35 hours per week including evening and weekends on an open-ended contract.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
 
Salary: £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications
 
This post offers a challenging opportunity for an experienced and professionally qualified Children’s and Youth Worker with training (or development) skills.  We are looking for an enterprising Christian to serve the churches of the Synod in offering advice and support to those working with children and young people and to build up a Synod Youth Executive.
 
The Officer appointed will be a member of a professional Assembly team and a large lay Synod team; good team working skills are essential.
 
If you share our passion for children and young people playing their part in the mission of God, please download the job description, person specification and application form.

Click to download the Job Description
Click to download the Person Specification
Click to download the Application Form​

Closing date for applications: noon on Thursday 15 August 2024
Shortlisting: Monday 19 August 2024
Interview date: Monday 2 September 2024

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010: Part 1, Schedule 9, there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian.
 
We are committed to diversity and equality of opportunity. We especially welcome applications from women and Black and Minority Ethnic Groups who are currently under-represented in this area of work in the Church.
 
With thanks for your help in sharing these details
Lindsay
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Lindsay Peniston (she/her)
Office Manager & PA to the Moderator
West Midlands Synod of the United Reformed Church
Digbeth-in-the-Field United Reformed Church, Moat Lane, Yardley, BIRMINGHAM B26 1TW
Office: 0121 783 1177 | moderatorspa@urcwestmidlands.org.uk | www.urcwestmidlands.org.uk
 

Community Centre Co-ordinator needed

Stratton Street Methodist Church Community Centre.
Experienced Part- time Community Centre Coordinator
Situated in the heart of Park Village, Wolverhampton, the community centre has a long history in the development and delivery of educational, social and support services tailored to the needs of the local community.
We are seeking an experienced, part time coordinator with a passion for community services.
Supporting the overall vision of an open and inclusive Christian centre within a multicultural and multifaith community.
Business management, in particular a proven track record of experience in income generation through a variety of sources as this will prove vital to the financial stability of the centre
20 hours per week including school holidays. Flexible working hours as agreed with line manager.
The salary/rate of pay will be: £15,600 - £17.024 pro-rata depending on experience.
To request a job description and person specification or an informal visit to the Stratton Street Methodist Church Community Centre please contact Richard Stanton 01902 453234/strattonstreetcc@gmail.com
 
Deadline for applications: 22/07/2024
 Stratton St Methodist Church Community Centre
Park Village
Wolverhampton
WV10 9AJ
 01902 453234
strattonstreetcc@gmail.com
 

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Journey of the Magi - Spring Dance Company

Anybody who came to Walsall Central Hall last year will know what an impressive presentation this is for all ages. Spring Dance Company have availability for this year in any church is looking to put on such an event.

Stationing Advisory Committee Panel vacancies

Trust Training for Managing Trustees

3Generate Bookings update

 
Many thanks,
 
Felix Hanif-Banks (he/him)
Administrator, Children Youth & Families
Mobile: 07985334810
 

Save the Date

The District is planning a gathering for all paid and voluntary lay people.
 
29th January 2025 10.00am – 2.30pm.

Venue to be decided.
 

Part-time Families Outreach Worker needed

Stafford Methodist Circuit seek someone to work alongside Berkswich Methodist Church, to be a Christian presence in the community, bringing the Gospel to children and families.

The Church is in an area comprising both existing, new, and growing housing estates with several local primary schools.

The role involves:
 - Working alongside the wider Church family,
- sharing the good news of the Gospel in the community,
- building on the existing relationships with the primary schools;
- Supporting existent and developing new children’s, youth, and family initiatives within the Church;
Are you able to develop friendly and supportive relationships?
Are you a good communicator and have a passion for sharing the love of Christ with children, young people, and their families?
Are you willing to support Stafford Methodist Circuit’s overall vision of an open and inclusive Christian Community?
If you would like to know more, please contact admin@staffmc.org.uk for Job Description & Person Specification
Families Outreach Worker 25 hours per week Salary: £16,315 per annum Fixed term – until August 2026
Closing date for applications: 23rd July 2024
 

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