The Diocese of Leeds is launching an exciting new phase of the Barnabas Lay Leadership Development Programme, and we are seeking a Hub Leader (fixed term for 3 years) to help equip and empower lay leaders, particularly in underserved communities, areas of deprivation, and among global majority heritage groups.
In this role, you will create and lead a local hub of the Lay Leadership Development Programme within a specific area of the Diocese, working closely with clergy, laity, volunteers, and the Barnabas Programme team to identify, recruit, train, and mentor participants.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and grow local hubs by identifying potential lay leaders for programme cohorts.
- Design and adapt the training scheme to local contexts, drawing on Mustard Seed (Diocese of York) learning and support.
- Deliver a year‑long programme of training, teaching, and development.
- Work with clergy to support the development of lay leaders and encourage participation in the hubs.
- Maintain strong communication between the hub, deanery, and Diocese, including sharing stories and learning.
- Oversee mentoring arrangements and support participants in forming ongoing mentoring relationships.
- Recruit and support volunteer assistant hub leaders.
- Help participants identify and act on missional opportunities within their parishes, including supporting missional events.
- Contribute to the development of new hub locations.
- Work with the Barnabas team to develop sustainable mission and leadership pathways within parishes.
- Capture learning, track outcomes, and report to the Barnabas Programme Board.
Requirements
- Practising Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
- A full DBS check is required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible working (50% hybrid).
- 8% non‑contributory pension with an additional 5% matched contributions.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- EV salary sacrifice scheme.
- Pro‑rata annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays and four customary days a year.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact ben.walker@leeds.anglican.org.
Closing date: 10 June 2026.
Interviews: 17 June 2026.
Candidate must have Right to Work in the UK. The Diocese of Leeds does not sponsor candidates without the right to work.
Equal Opportunity
The Diocese of Leeds is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and the workplace and to avoiding unlawful discrimination. Employment decisions are based on skills, abilities and qualifications, and may not be influenced by race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or age, unless an occupational requirement applies.
To download a copy of our policy for the recruitment of ex‑offenders from the diocesan website, please visit https://www.leeds.anglican.org/vacancies.
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