Job opportunities
Direct Ministry Staff Associate Bishop Stortford, Essex
About Young Life International
Young Life International is a fast-growing Christian charitable organisation. Our aim is to share the message of Jesus with young people all over the UK. We do this through building relationships with them and earning the right to be heard. We work alongside a team of volunteers and the local churches to reach out to young people from 11-18 years old. Young Life International is a daughter organisation of the global organisation of Young Life. (www.younglife.org)
Job Summary
The YLI staff will focus their time on building relationships with unchurched young people and introducing them to Jesus. They will help grow a team of leaders who will participate actively in the relationship building, running weekly outreach clubs, and taking young people away to camps in the summers where they can hear more about Jesus. They will work alongside existing youth workers in the town to help disciple the young people who come to faith and get them connected with the local churches in Bishops Stortford.
Skills and Experience Required
The successful candidate must, by the nature of the role, be a practicing evangelical Christian and must be willing to live in Bishops Stortford or very close by. The ideal candidate will:
-Have a love of and experience working with young people
-Have a strong Christian faith and Biblical knowledge
-Be entrepreneurial
-Have demonstrated ability to reach out to and support young people and help them grow in their faith
-Have demonstrated ability to effectively recruit and lead leaders
The staff person would join the 60+ staff in the UK & Ireland, and, along with staff throughout Hertfordshire, would be supported in their work through YL staff training, staff gatherings and events.
Download job description here and person specification here.
Follow this link to read the YLI Code of Conduct (all successful candidates will be expected to sign up to this)
How to Apply
To apply, please click here to apply and complete and upload your application form. If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss it further, please contact:
Michael Hunter, SE England Developer
Email: mhunter@ylinternational.org
Deadline for applications: Ongoing
Job Title:
Direct Ministry Staff Associate
Salary:
£26,000 - £29,000 annual
Experience:
Youth Ministry, Leadership, Fundraising, Vision Sharing.
City:
Bishop Stortford, Essex
Country:
England
London Director of Development
About Young Life International
Young Life International is a fast-growing Christian charitable organisation. Our aim is to share the message of Jesus with young people all over the UK. We do this through building relationships with them and earning the right to be heard. We work alongside a team of volunteers and the local churches to reach out to young people from 11-18 years old. Young Life International is a daughter organisation of the global organisation of Young Life. (www.younglife.org)
Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate London Director of Development to build and develop meaningful relationships, initially with London-based high-net-worth individuals, securing significant funding to grow Young Life International's impact on young people in London and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in expanding a mission-driven charity's capacity to transform young lives.
In this influential brand new role, you'll develop an active portfolio of major donors and potential major donors, working towards establishing new funding each fiscal year including annual and multi-year commitments. You'll cultivate relationships with high-net-worth individuals and major trusts, represent Young Life in high-level meetings and networking events, and plan impactful vision events to inspire and engage supporters. Working collaboratively with senior management and fundraising colleagues, you'll connect donor interests with different aspects of Young Life's mission, inviting supporters to experience first-hand the life-changing work being done. You'll also lead on securing grants from key UK trusts and oversee an effective stewardship process to retain and grow donor support.
With the potential for wider influence across the UK and Europe, you'll lead by example in donor stewardship, train the wider team, and play a key role in expanding Young Life International's philanthropy efforts.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with major donors and secure funding in the range of £10,000+
- Experience in securing multi-year funding from trusts, foundations, and institutional donors
- Ability to organise and deliver high-quality vision events to enable prospects to hear the case for support
- Leadership experience, capable of managing a high-performing team
This is a unique opportunity for a practicing Christian to combine strategic fundraising expertise with a passion for youth mission. You'll be part of a team that believes every young person deserves to be safe, loved and supported, helping young people in London discover hope and purpose through Jesus.
DBS Requirement: Enhanced and a PVG (due to camp in Scotland)
Your application should include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with the Young Life Statement of Faith.
How to Apply
To apply, please click here to apply.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss it further, please contact:
Tate Johnston, London Director.
Email: tjohnston@ylinternational.org.
Deadline for applications: 23rd November 2025
Job Title:
London Director of Development
Salary:
£55,000 - £68,000 annual
Experience:
Experience building strong relationships with major donors. Strong Christian faith.
Location:
Hybrid – Ideally in London at least 3 days per week
City:
London
We follow the applicable Code of Practice (DBS, Disclosure Scotland, AccessNI) in relation to all staff and volunteer positions where a Criminal Background Check is required.
