St Matts is a six-year-old church merger, bringing together St Matthias Burley and Riverside Churches to form a new community: St Matts Leeds. We are part of the Anglican Diocese of Leeds’ vision to resource the city for mission and discipleship through church planting and generously giving away what God gives us. We are a growing family of around 300 people.
St Matts is a vibrant and multicultural community, passionate about following Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit. We take the discipleship of all ages seriously. We run a variety of different ministries from Alpha to our Foodbank, Connect Groups, Tots to our monthly Games Nights. All are welcome to join the St Matts family.
On Sundays, we have two services:
- 10:30 am: A vibrant, diverse and informal service for all ages, where we also run groups for under-11s and have an all-age service once a month.
- 5:00 pm: An intimate and informal service with a diverse congregation, where we offer youth groups and hold an all-age service once a month.
While we are passionate about Burley, we are also a gathered church, placing a strong emphasis on sharing life together where we are. St Matts has five core values that shape our vision: Discipleship, Humility, Friendship, Generosity, and Future Generations. You can read more about our Vision and Values on our website.
First and foremost we are seeking God’s guidance to find the right person to lead our youth ministry. We are seeking to employ a part-time Youth Minister because we care deeply about our young people growing as disciples of Jesus Christ and becoming disciples who make disciples. We believe that everyone matters to God and that God uses ordinary people like you and me to work with Him in this world. We currently serve around 40 young people (ages 11–18), meeting mostly on Sundays with a committed team of 12 volunteers. We are also exploring the potential for a midweek youth connect group.
We want our youth to love Jesus and live out their faith confidently, contagiously and transformatively, equipped and willing to serve others. We need someone who will pray; listen to the Holy Spirit, and in conversation with the youth team, parents, carers, the young people themselves, and the wider church, lead the youth ministry of St Matts. We need a Youth Minister who can help us give our young people, and those young people who don’t know Jesus yet, the opportunity to be transformed by the life changing message of Jesus and to help them live this out in their lives.
You will not work alone. The youth minister will receive support from the clergy supervisor, staff team, PCC, a team of volunteers, and a steering committee to listen to ideas, help problem-solve, and provide encouragement.
The full job decription can be read here.
Key Information
- Start Date: Between May and September 2025.
- Contract: 3 years (6-month probationary period).
- Hours: 20 hours per week (2.5 days, including some evenings and some overnights at annual camps).
- Salary: £25 720 - £29 298 p.a. (£14 687 - £16 742 p.a. pro rata based on 20hrs per week)
- Holiday: 25 days p.a. (12.5 days pro rata based on a 2.5 day working week) plus statutory holidays.
- Line Management: The position will be line-managed by a member of the clergy.
- Pension: Enrolment in the NEST pension scheme to which the church will make 3% (4% gross) contribution.
- Notice Period: 1 month.
To Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter (max 1,000 words) explaining how you meet the role’s requirements to office@stmattsleeds.co.uk.
Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and next steps will be communicated promptly.
Applications close: 20th February 2025.
Interviews will be held on: 2nd March 2025.
Occupational Requirements
This role is part of the active ministry of the church. An Occupational Requirement exists for the post-holder to be a practicing Christian, as per the Equality Act 2010. Willingness to become a member of the St Matts community is essential.
Safeguarding
Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check and completion and maintenance of all relevant safeguarding training.