Music and Worship Leader
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15,000.00 to £17,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | MK44 3RU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | SCC Elim |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SCC01 |
Summary
Job Description
Reporting to the Eldership of Shalom Community Church, the main elements of the role
include:
Maintaining personal spiritual growth and being spirit-led
● To be prayerful and to follow the prompting and guidance of the Holy Spirit
● Maintain spiritual disciplines such as studying the Bible, praying, fasting,
worship and fellowship, to ensure personal spiritual growth
● To seek God’s heart and vision for our worship and music team.
Training of worship and music leaders
● Empower, equip, train and encourage new worship and music leaders
● Inspire, encourage and support volunteer worship and music teams by example
● Develop and equip new community worship and music leaders
● Ensure the ongoing training and development of the volunteer team, including leading
regular team times
Networking
● Build relationships with other churches and Christian community groups, primarily at a
local level regarding developing a worshipping community.
● Build relationships with local schools and ministries. Explore and support new activities,
help developing ministries to reach local groups who are not currently in contact with the
church
Safeguarding
● Supporting the Safeguarding Officer in the implementation of safeguarding training,
policies and procedures as directed.
Staff team and development
● Attendance at bi-monthly ministry and leadership meetings as appropriate to the role
● Attend a bi-weekly one-to-one with the Elders
● Participate in weekly staff prayer meeting
● Engage in continuing ministry-related development by attending identified training.
Person Specification
● Practising Christian; committed to seeking and serving God, living a lifestyle that sets a
good example (it is a genuine occupational requirement for this post to be filled by a person
committed to the Christian faith)
● Experience of the Holy Spirit working in their lives
● Someone who is currently a regular and active member of their existing community church
● Enjoys building relationships within the wider community – a good communicator who can
work with different ages and personalities
● Enjoys leading teams and inspiring and empowering others
● Approachable and fun whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries
● An enthusiasm for sharing the gospel
● The ability to work both as part of a team and under their own initiative
● Diplomatic, tactful, a good listener and patient; able to deal with conflict when it arises
● Capable of engaging at both a personal and wider church level
● Able to work with people from a wide diversity of backgrounds and ages
● Creative and innovative
Qualifications and Experience
● Experience of leading worship and music in a community setting is
essential
● Relevant music qualification or equivalent experience in worship ministry
Reporting to the Eldership of Shalom Community Church, the main elements of the role
include:
Maintaining personal spiritual growth and being spirit-led
● To be prayerful and to follow the prompting and guidance of the Holy Spirit
● Maintain spiritual disciplines such as studying the Bible, praying, fasting,
worship and fellowship, to ensure personal spiritual growth
● To seek God’s heart and vision for our worship and music team.
Training of worship and music leaders
● Empower, equip, train and encourage new worship and music leaders
● Inspire, encourage and support volunteer worship and music teams by example
● Develop and equip new community worship and music leaders
● Ensure the ongoing training and development of the volunteer team, including leading
regular team times
Networking
● Build relationships with other churches and Christian community groups, primarily at a
local level regarding developing a worshipping community.
● Build relationships with local schools and ministries. Explore and support new activities,
help developing ministries to reach local groups who are not currently in contact with the
church
Safeguarding
● Supporting the Safeguarding Officer in the implementation of safeguarding training,
policies and procedures as directed.
Staff team and development
● Attendance at bi-monthly ministry and leadership meetings as appropriate to the role
● Attend a bi-weekly one-to-one with the Elders
● Participate in weekly staff prayer meeting
● Engage in continuing ministry-related development by attending identified training.
Person Specification
● Practising Christian; committed to seeking and serving God, living a lifestyle that sets a
good example (it is a genuine occupational requirement for this post to be filled by a person
committed to the Christian faith)
● Experience of the Holy Spirit working in their lives
● Someone who is currently a regular and active member of their existing community church
● Enjoys building relationships within the wider community – a good communicator who can
work with different ages and personalities
● Enjoys leading teams and inspiring and empowering others
● Approachable and fun whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries
● An enthusiasm for sharing the gospel
● The ability to work both as part of a team and under their own initiative
● Diplomatic, tactful, a good listener and patient; able to deal with conflict when it arises
● Capable of engaging at both a personal and wider church level
● Able to work with people from a wide diversity of backgrounds and ages
● Creative and innovative
Qualifications and Experience
● Experience of leading worship and music in a community setting is
essential
● Relevant music qualification or equivalent experience in worship ministry