Location: VCUKI Leadership College – Midlands Campus at Trent Vineyard Church
Salary: £36,294 pro rata (£14,517.60 per annum 0.4 FTE)
Term: Tuesday and Thursday (2 days per week) on a fixed term 2 years.
Closing Date: Friday 22nd May 2026 @ 12noon
The Organisation
Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland (VCUKI) is a growing movement of churches built on God’s transforming word, who worship God with passion, intimacy, and expectation. VCUKI exists to participate in the advancement of the Kingdom of God through the work of local Vineyard churches that communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and practise.
VCUKI Leadership College
The VCUKI Leadership College is a church-based, multi-campus, multi-disciplinary training programme for leaders within the movement. Students will apply from across the Vineyard movements to be part of the Leadership College and will take part in training both locally and at national training colleges based around the country.
The Role
Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland (VCUKI) has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Campus at their Leadership College Midland Campus. This role will work in collaboration with the National Director of Training to oversee the facilitation of the VCUKI Leadership College within their campus area. The Head of Campus will be the driver for the college within each campus. The individual in this role will need to be able to support curriculum development and work with the Leadership College Team to create a thriving learning environment for emerging leaders within the movement. This is a part-time, fixed term position based at the Midlands Campus and reporting to the National Director of Training.
This role will be well suited to someone who is highly organised, motivated and can operationally support the delivery of the vision to see others step into their call and gifting through the organisation and administration of the Leadership College.
The candidate would ideally be a graduate, have a background in education and an understanding of a range of teaching theories and practices. The candidate will have a track record of multiplying in leadership and be experienced in facilitating meetings and leading ministry times.
The candidate should be available to start in July however, if possible, we would love to start integrating them in June.
Please sure that you have read the full job description and person specification below. You will be required to show how you meet all the essential criteria in your application.
Job Description
Overall Responsibilities
This role will work in collaboration with the National Director of Training to oversee the facilitation of the VCUKI Leadership College within their campus area.
Facilitation of the Leadership College
Support Curriculum development for the ministry electives and networks.
o Attend national meetings to collaborate on curriculum development.
o Support Ministry Leaders and Campus Contributors with the implementation of the curriculum.
o Be available to give advice /or have discussion around suitable activities for students.
o Liaise with contributors on campus morning sessions.
Facilitate meetings and ministry moments within the College.
Regularly meet with the Director of Training and other Heads of Campus.
Liaise with a range of different stakeholders across a campus’ geographical area – this will include paid church staff, volunteers and members from other professional agencies.
Work with the Leadership College Team to create a thriving learning environment for emerging leaders within the movement.
o Interview potential students.
o Overview of student’s participation and experiences.
o Provide support to students and local church facilitators.
Attend Vineyard Leaders Gathering and other National events when required.
Leadership College organisation and administration
Regular communication with a national team and Senior Pastors within the movement.
o Email and calendar management.
o Travel management.
o Various administrative tasks and projects.
Capture student feedback throughout the year.
Communicate with students attached to the campus.
Host Leadership College days within the campus.
Travel within the UK for meetings or events.
Participate in Leadership College retreats.
Pray for students and staff within the cohort.
Occupational Requirement
As this role will require the successful applicant to promote the Christian values of the Vineyard church movement and provide individuals with Christian pastoral support, it is an Occupational Requirement that the successful candidate is a practicing Christian, who regularly attends Sunday church services and can agree with the VCUKI Statement of Faith and Ethos Statement.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Educated to Degree level or equivalent, with GCSE English Grade C or above (or equivalent) – ESSENTIAL
Teaching /Education Qualification – DESIRABLE
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Excellent verbal and written communication skills – ESSENTIAL
Ability to communicate with senior church leaders and various professionals – ESSENTIAL
Servant hearted, respectful and professional – DESIRABLE
Highly organised, administratively minded and able to work to deadlines with attention to detail. – ESSENTIAL
Able to manage self and be self-motivated, to achieve excellent results. – ESSENTIAL
Operates with a high level of responsibility and integrity – ESSENTIAL
Reflective in their approach to people, tasks and projects – ESSENTIAL
Experience of facilitating meetings – ESSENTIAL
WORK EXPERIENCE
Experience of management, preferably with a working knowledge of church and pastoral leadership – ESSENTIAL
Experience of multiplying their leadership – ESSENTIAL
Experience of facilitating prayer ministry sessions- ESSENTIAL
Experience of working in a team- ESSENTIAL
Background in education – DESIRABLE
KNOWLEDGE
The vision, values and ethos of the UK Vineyard Churches and to be able to work within that framework – ESSENTIAL
A working knowledge of education – ESSENTIAL
Completed/has knowledge of the HUB or Vineyard Leadership Essentials development program – DESIRABLE
Understanding of a range of teaching theories and practices – DESIRABLE
SPECIAL FACTORS RELEVANT TO THE POST (Occupational Requirements)
Passion to see others step into their call and gifting – ESSENTIAL
To agree with the Vineyard ‘Ethos Statement of Faith’ and work with those parameters – ESSENTIAL
To have a lifestyle that reflects the Christian beliefs and practises of the Vineyard Church – ESSENTIAL
Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and appropriate attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline – ESSENTIAL
