Ministry Intern


Company:	Niddrie Community Church
Salary:	from £12.75 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Scotland
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

Niddrie Community Church, based in Edinburgh, works in collaboration with 20schemesLtd. to recruit missionaries to live and serve in the schemes of Scotland.

Location: Applicants may be required to work at existing church plants in Glasgow, West of Scotland, Edinburgh, Tranent, Dundee, Inverness, Orkney, Shetland or any new locations established in Scotland.

To apply please ask for an application form by emailing apply@20schemes.com.

CVs submitted without a form cannot be considered as an application.

Job Description

Job Title: Ministry Intern

This position offers practical ministry and training over two years. Due to the nature of the role, there is a requirement to live in the community and be a member of the church at which you will be placed. Part-time and full-time roles are available.

Occupational Requirement

An occupational requirement applies in terms of the Equality Act (part 1, schedule 9). This post requires the occupant to have a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord, and to believe that the Bible is fully trustworthy, in all that it affirms, and the highest authority for faith and life in keeping with this statement of faith. These principles require to be applied alongside the professional skills required in this role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Share the gospel message of the Christian faith.

• Establish new and maintain existing community contacts.

• Developing pastoral relationships

• Participate in or lead group activities (e.g., children’s groups, Bible studies)

• Ministry activities of the church as required (e.g., café, community activities)

• Assisting church leaders with organisation, administration and running of ministries

• Participate in general housekeeping.

Desired Experience/Qualifications

• Theological Training

• Experience working within a ministry context.

• Experience working with people from complex backgrounds.

Salary

Fundraising is required for this position and a fundraising goal met before start.

Salary £25,194 full time equivalent.

Safeguarding

This role may involve working with children or vulnerable adults. Niddrie Community Church is committed to safeguarding. All applicants will be subject to vetting and disclosure checks.

Niddrie Community Church

12 Hay Drive, Edinburgh, EH12 4RY

Niddrie Community church is a Scottish Charity, SC042804

Regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)

Company: SC412661

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