North Kirklees and Morley Methodist Circuit
Location: Batley
Finance: Salary or Allowance
Duration: Full‑time, 1 to 4 years
Activity: Administration, Church, Leadership & Management, Prayer & Spiritual
Posted: 2 Sep 2025
Closes: 27 Sep 2025

Outreach Development Worker

North Kirklees and Morley Methodist Circuit

This is a new post and the ideal applicant will be experienced in community-based work including recruiting and working with volunteers and will be able to work alone and as part of a team.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Develop specific services to benefit the community.
  • Liaise with existing community groups and local charitable organisations to identify opportunities for the church premises to be used for the greater benefit of the community.
  • Develop and engage in appropriate partnerships between the church, other local services, and the community to align with the mission of the church.
  • Recruit and work with volunteers to support the work.
  • Support the Church Leadership Team and congregation to deliver the church’s mission.
  • Create social media posts on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram that are relevant to the mission project and services provided.
  • Establish relationships with existing users of the church buildings and help the church develop and strengthen those relationships.

A satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Please mention OSCAR when responding.

North Kirklees and Morley Methodist Circuit

The North Kirklees and Morley Methodist Circuit is a varied group of 15 churches including a Methodist/URC LEP. We are based on the south side of the Yorkshire West District, we celebrate and serve our God in this place within Kirklees and Morley.
Address:
Batley Central Methodist Church
Commercial Street
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 5DS
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: 01924442535