Corps Leader
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £33,568.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 33568 - 33568 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Norwich, NR6 5HT |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MAR20266295 |
Summary
Please note this is a fixed term position for 12 months.Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week (Flexible approach - Mon to Fri work pattern with occasional weekends)Interview Date: To be confirmedThe Salvation Army, Norwich Mile Cross Corps, sits on the edge of one of the most deprived areas of Norwich City and serves the community through its Charity Shop and outreach programmes.Job Summary:We are seeking a committed and visionary Christian leader to provide spiritual, pastoral, and operational leadership to a local Salvation Army expression. This is a unique opportunity to live out your calling by leading worship, discipleship, and mission while engaging meaningfully with the local community.Key Responsibilities:The post-holder will be a visible and accessible leader, modelling a Christ-centred lifestyle and embodying The Salvation Army’s identity, values, and mission. Working with staff, volunteers, and partners, you will shape and deliver a vibrant programme of worship, discipleship, social action, and mission that is grounded in Scripture and Salvation Army doctrine, while exploring fresh and creative expressions of church.The successful candidate(s) will:Alongside your spiritual leadership, you will provide effective people management, oversee finances and buildings, and work collaboratively with divisional teams and external partners to ensure the mission is well-governed, sustainable, and impactful. Able to balance ministry leadership with sound operational and financial stewardship. This role calls for someone who is:Passionate about Christian discipleship and missionConfident in leading worship, prayer, teaching, and pastoral careSkilled in leadership, collaboration, and community engagementCommitted to personal spiritual formation and ongoing developmentThe role has an Occupational Requirement (OR) for the post holder to be a Salvation Army Soldier where you will participate in and lead the worship, mission and life of this local Salvation Army expression. In addition, you will also be expected to work to the Corps Leader ‘Code of Practice’ at all times.In order to complete your application please download and complete the self-assessment form. Once you have confirmed your outcome and if you can proceed, please read the job profile, code of practice and any other attachments.In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check (DBS: a satisfactory Adult and Child DBS Disclosure with Barred List Check, relevant qualifications, psychometric testing and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.