Advertised from 1 August 2025

Role

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

Bennachie Parish Church was created in 2023 following the union of Blairdaff & Chapel of Garioch, Cluny & Monymusk, Echt & Midmar, Kemnay and Kintore Churches, and are looking for an Outreach Parish Assistant who will play a key role within the Parish. The role will help develop creative, sustainable and meaningful ways of outreach and connection within the wider parish and local communities and further strengthen our links with our own membership and to explore fresh expressions of all-age worship.

The successful candidate will have experience of Outreach to families and/or adults aged 18-40 as well as experience of developing, running and evaluating events. You will be comfortable in a variety of congregational settings, including informal, formal and interactive, with excellent communication skills and team working.  

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

Application notes

For a full job description and details on how to apply, please visit https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/about-us/vacancies-and-volunteering/ministries-council-posts

Closing date: Friday, 29 August 2025 at 12 noon.

The Church of Scotland is a charity registered in Scotland SCO11353