Advertised from 9 July 2026

Role

Thank you for your interest in the Social Transformation Lead role at Ps & Gs Church.

We firmly believe that God cares deeply for those who live with the impacts of poverty and social exclusion, and that his justice, hope and grace can transform individuals, and transform our city. We’re encouraged by all that God has done through our social transformation ministries to meet the needs of people in Edinburgh over many years. People have been strengthened and supported, and shown kindness and care, in many practical, tangible ways. We’re excited by all that God has ahead of us as we develop our social transformation ministries.

The key purposes of the Social Transformation Lead role are:

1. Strategic oversight – lead, develop and implement the vision for social transformation at Ps & Gs
2. Leadership – oversee and lead our Saturday Meal team including, coordinating, motivating and training them
3. Finance, administration and communication – ensuring efficient administration underpins all our social transformation work

A full job description and person specification can be found in the attached documents or on our website.

Benefits

1. The salary for this role is £30,975 (pro rata: £18,575)
2. You will be entitled to five weeks (15 days) holiday per year, plus five designated public holidays, plus three public holidays to be taken at a time of your choosing.
3. You will be enrolled in a direct contribution pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution. (Usually NEST however other arrangements can be negotiated.)
4. You are entitled to prayer and study days, 7 per year.

Additional information about the role

1.   Start date: as soon as possible from September 2026.

2.   The role is permanent but has a mutually reviewable probationary period of six month

3.   The role is initially 21 hours per week*, excluding breaks, working over three to four days, including leading at Saturday Meal three out of four Saturdays. There will be occasional evening working. Hours will be agreed at job offer stage.

*We are open to exploring this role being full time (35 hours/week) for the right person (subject to funding). Please let us know when you apply if you are interested in exploring full-time hours

4.   The notice period is three months.

5.   The role reports to the Rector and is appraised annually

6.   The appointment will be subject to you, if successful, obtaining a PVG Scheme Record through Disclosure Scotland. If you are invited to interview, you will receive more information about this

7.   Occupational Requirement: Due to the nature of this role, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold and model Christian beliefs and values and be actively involved in a church community.

Application notes

Next steps and how to apply

Informal exploratory chats are welcome – please make contact to schedule a call with our Rector, Dave Richards, via the Administration Manager, David Shanks.

·        Email: david@psandgs.org.uk

·        Phone: 0131 556 1335

To apply, please complete an application form (available at www.psandgs.org.uk/jobs)

Please email your completed and signed form and your CV to: David Shanks by the closing date shown below.

·        Email: david@psandgs.org.uk

Key dates

• The application closing date for this post is at 12 noon on Monday 10 August 2026.

• Initial interviews will take place during the weeks beginning 17 and 24 August 2026 in person at Ps & Gs Church. Part of the selection process may involve candidates meeting some of our Saturday Meal guests and volunteers.

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