25 days annual leave
Pension scheme
Flexible working

Deputy Chair of the Ministerial Candidates and Probationers Oversight Committee (MCPOC)

Salary Volunteer no salary
Location Primarily home-based
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This is a Volunteer, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Do you feel drawn to support the formation and vocational journey of those seeking to serve as ministers in the Methodist Church?

Have you got experience in pastoral care, mentoring, gained through roles in HR, education, or other people‑focused work? Are you a strong communicator who works collaboratively with others?

If so, we would like to hear from you!

About You

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Lay volunteer to serve as Deputy Chair of the Ministerial Candidates and Probationers Oversight Committee (MCPOC). This role supports the Chair in providing oversight of candidates, student ministers, and probationers, ensuring process are fair, consistent, and pastorally sensitive and that decisions are made in accordance with the Standing Orders of the Methodist Church.

The Deputy Chair will act on behalf of the Chair when required and contribute to the leadership, discernment, and development of the Committee’s work.

As the Deputy Chair of the MCPOC you will need a blend of experience, skills, and personal qualities, including:

  • Some experience of chairing meetings or facilitating group discussion.
  • Confidence in reading reports and contributing to fair, thoughtful discernment.
  • Organised, reliable, and able to handle preparation, follow‑up, and occasional time‑sensitive work.
  • A committed Christian whose life reflects the values and ethos of the Methodist Church, and who is respectful, fair‑minded, and supportive of others’ flourishing.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 tools.
  • Knowledge of Methodist governance or ministerial formation (desirable).

For further details of the role please refer to the Role Description and Person Specification.

Time Commitment

  • Attendance at MCPOC meetings (typically 2 full days and one 24 hour residential per year).
  • Participation in assessment panels and associated preparation.
  • Attendance at liaison meetings, working groups, and other gatherings as required.
  • Additional time for reading, scrutiny, and pastoral contact.

For questions or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email hr@methodistchurch.org.uk.

Closing date: 26 July 2026

Shortlisting date: 3 August 2026

Interview date (in person): 10 August 2026

The Methodist Church

For further information about The Methodist Church please visit our website https://www.methodist.org.uk/about-us/the-methodist-church/.

Our Calling

The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.

The Church exists to:

  •  Increase the awareness of God’s presence and celebrate God’s love (Worship).

  • Help people to grow and learn as Christians, through mutual support and care (Learning and Caring).

  • Be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice (Service).

  • Make more followers of Jesus Christ (Evangelism).

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