Presbytery Vacancies
Mission Development Officer (Full Time)
The Presbytery is seeking to appoint a full time Mission Development Officer.
This role within the Presbytery of the North East and the Northern Isles will work collaboratively across the Presbytery to stimulate and develop the understanding and practice of mission and discipleship, including the provision of support to congregations and Presbytery in formulating effective mission and discipleship strategies.
A full job description is available to download here. This includes details for making an application.
For informal enquiries, please contact the Convener of the Staffing Group, Rev Peter Johnston, on pjohnston@churchofscotland.org.uk or 07834 281176.
Note that the closing date for applications is Monday 7 November 2023.
Presbytery Treasurer (Part Time)
The Presbytery is now seeking to appoint a permanent part time Presbytery Treasurer.
This role within the Presbytery of the North East and the Northern Isles will oversee the financial affairs of the Presbytery, ensuring compliance with good practice and statutory requirements. The post holder will work with other office bearers, including the Property and Finance Committee.
A full job description is available to download here. This includes details for making an application.
For informal enquiries, please contact the Convener of the Staffing Group, Rev Peter Johnston, on pjohnston@churchofscotland.org.uk or 07834 281176.
Note that the closing date for applications is Monday 30 October 2023.
Congregational/Grouping Vacancies
North Charge of Shetland Parish
We are currently looking for a minister for the North Charge of Shetland Parish. The ideal person to take on this charge is someone who will bring enthusiasm and energy, be committed to parochial care, and take a lead role in congregational growth and development, with emphasis on children and young people.
The successful candidate will preach in churches in Unst, Yell, Brae and Ollaberry. In addition, you will play a key lead position for Mission to the whole of Shetland. The ideal applicant, therefore, should already have leadership experience in this area, not necessarily in a rural/island setting. You will have to be highly motivated, gregarious, and committed to equal rights for all. The current Ministry Team is likely to change once the Transitional and Pioneer Minister posts come to an end and applicants should be aware of this.
A warm welcome awaits anyone who takes up this post in an island renowned for its friendly people where community involvement plays an important part.
Our parish profile can be downloaded here.
You must be an ordained minister of the Church of Scotland or graduate candidate to apply for this role. Please contact the Parish Administrator, Frances Richardson, to apply
Address: Shetland Church of Scotland, Parish Office, 82 St. Olaf Street, Lerwick, Shetland. ZE1 0ES
Tel: 0745 337 4543
Email: FRichardson@churchofscotland.org.uk
Instructions for Applications are found here.