Youth Hub Lead

Youth Hub Lead

Washington Youth Hub (Tyne & Wear)

Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience)

Full-Time | 3-Year Fixed Term (initially)

An exciting opportunity to shape youth mission across a whole town

Are you passionate about seeing young people encounter Jesus, grow as disciples, and find a place to belong in the local church?

We are looking for an inspiring and strategic Youth Hub Lead to pioneer and develop the Washington Youth Hub — a collaborative initiative between three local churches:

Hope Family Church, Washington

Holy Trinity, Washington Village

St George’s, Fatfield

Together, we are stepping into a bold vision to engage young people across all four comprehensive schools in Washington, build on strong existing relationships with other schools in the area, and explore future opportunities beyond.

About the Role

This is not a typical youth worker role.

As Youth Hub Lead, you will:

Build and lead a Hub & Spoke model of youth engagement, connecting schools, community, and church

Develop mentoring, pastoral support, and student leadership pathways in local schools

Create clear discipleship journeys from first contact through to active church participation

Equip and release young people as leaders in their schools and communities

Work collaboratively across three churches, bringing unity, vision, and momentum

You will be supported by:

A growing team of trained volunteers

A UK–USA mission intern and teams

Strong partnerships with local schools

The use of the Ten10 Bus for outreach and engagement

A committed and prayerful multi-church steering group

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

A passionate follower of Jesus, committed to discipling young people

An excellent relationship builder, able to connect with schools, churches, and young people

A confident leader and communicator, with experience in youth ministry or a related field

A self-starter, able to pioneer, organise, and sustain new initiatives

A team player, excited about working across church traditions in a collaborative environment

Experience in mentoring, schools work, youth leadership development, or mission is highly desirable.

What You’ll See Happen

Through this role, you will help:

Engage hundreds of young people across Washington

Establish sustainable mentoring and discipleship pathways

Raise a generation of young leaders

See young people connected into Hope Family Church, Holy Trinity, and St George’s

Build something that no single church could achieve alone

Why This Role Matters

This is a rare opportunity to:

Shape youth mission across a whole town

Work at the intersection of church, school, and community

Pioneer something innovative, collaborative, and deeply impactful

Be part of a vision that is both strategic and Spirit-led

Key Details

Location: Washington, Tyne & Wear

Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience)

Contract: Full-time, 3-year fixed term (with intention to extend subject to funding)

Employer: Hope Family Church, on behalf of the Washington Youth Hub partnership

How to Apply

To apply:

Send a covering email to gavin@hopefamilychurch.co.uk, briefly outlining your experience and calling to this role and then we’ll send you an application form. Your covering email is not a personal statement but a brief explanation of your experience in youth ministry and why you feel you’ll be a good fit for this role

Application Deadline: May 29th, 2026

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:

Gavin Rushton: Gavin@hopefamilychurch.co.uk

Safeguarding

The PCC of Hope Family Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to Safer Recruitment & People Management, pre-appointment checks, including references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Diversity

We celebrate and value our diversity and are committed to continuing to grow in diversity across our church and in leadership. We actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Genuine Occupational Requirement

An Occupational Requirement exists for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. You must have permission to work in the UK.