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United Reformed Church, Northern Synod – PA to Moderator and Clerks
Location: Office based at 4 College Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Salary: £18,978 , Permanent role
Hours: 21 hours per week. Initially, 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata), increasing to 27 days after four years service.
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised PA to the Synod Moderator and Synod Clerks to support senior leadership within the United Reformed Church Northern Synod.
This is a key administrative role providing high-level, confidential support to the Moderator and Synod Clerks, alongside responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of all office systems and procedures.
You will be an experienced Administrator or PA, able to manage complex workloads, maintain confidentiality, and operate with professionalism and discretion.
It is not necessary to be a practising Christian; however, the postholder must be sympathetic to the ethos, values and mission of the United Reformed Church.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check.
Click here for the job description/person specification
Click here to download the URC Northern Synod application form
The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 30 October 2026.
Please e-mail your completed application form to Izzy Milburn: isabelle@IMHR.biz
Keld Centre, Lay Worker (Mission & Community)
Keld-in-Swaledale, North Yorkshire
Full Time (35 hours per week), Fixed Term: 3.5 Years, £37,500 per year
Keld URC, working in partnership with the URC Northern Synod and Lady Hewley Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Christian Lay Worker to develop and lead mission, outreach and faith-based community involvement across Upper Swaledale.
The successful candidate will develop innovative projects, retreats, youth and family activities, prayer and discipleship opportunities, environmental initiatives, and partnerships with local churches and community groups. We are looking for someone who:
• Is a practicing Christian with a passion for mission and community engagement.
• Has experience of working with volunteers, churches or community groups.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Can work independently and collaboratively.
• Holds a UK driving licence and has access to a car.
This is a unique opportunity to help grow Christian witness and build lasting impact in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practicing Christian in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
The successful applicant will be expected to live within reasonable proximity of Keld to enable effective delivery of the role.
For further enquiries and application procedure, please contact Rev Nadene Snyman at: teesandswaleurc@gmail.com
Closing Date: 14th December 2026
Interview Date: To be arranged.
