Are you a member of the Methodist Church in Britain seeking to build on your established committee chairing skills in a new way?
Do you have knowledge and experience of recruitment?
Are you seeking to make a significant contribution to an important committee in the Methodist Church? If so, then we would like to hear from you.
The Methodist Church is seeking a new Chair for the Nominations Committee to start 1 September 2025.
The Nominations Committee is charged with responsibility to ensure that the nominations made to the Conference or the Connexional Council are brought as a result of processes which conform to the requirements for the body concerned, and are in accordance with recruitment best practice and the Methodist Church's principles for Justice, Dignity and Solidarity.
The Chair of the Nominations Committee will be responsible for planning, preparing, and chairing the meetings of the Committee. They will lead and work collaboratively with other members of the Nominations Committee to oversee a clear and consistent approach to the recruitment and selection of new members of the Connexional Council and the key committees. The Chair will be committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity and ensuring a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experience are appointed to the Council and other committees.
We aim to build a team that reflects a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. In line with our commitment to the Justice, Dignity, and Solidarity (JDS) Strategy, we particularly welcome expressions of interest from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic members, as well as lay members, women, and those still developing their careers. We are committed to fairness, and all applications will be assessed on merit.
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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).