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Leeds CU Staff Workers (maternity cover) - Apply Now

We are recruiting for a CU Staff Worker in Leeds, to start as soon as possible.

This role would suit someone with previous ministry experience.

About the role

We are looking for motivated change-makers who have a heart to see students come to faith in Christ and a passion to help students live and speak for Jesus.

The strengths each Christian Union Staff Worker (CUSW) brings to the role can vary, but at the heart of the work are skills to help students think and live biblically, and the ability to disciple, motivate and influence students to share the gospel.

Christian Union Staff workers have unique opportunities for advancing the gospel in Britain, working alongside CUs to make them as effective as they can be in their mission to the university. Day-to-day, CUSWs train and mentor leaders in evangelism; work alongside CU members in reaching their friends; and help students to understand the Bible so as to live as disciples of Christ in what can be a challenging environment.

To equip CUSWs for this strategic ministry, staff follow a training curriculum in theology, biblical studies, mission, apologetics, church history and ministry skills. They are also supported and cared for by a Team Leader, and equipped through their regional team, meeting regularly with them for study, prayer and fellowship.

The details of the role

• £27-30K per year salary (FTE)
• 1950 hours per year, which averages as 37.5 hours per week (FTE). Annualised hours reflect the patterns of a typical year in student ministry which enables CUSWs to plan their work around busier and quieter periods during the year. This approach is supported by a work and rest policy, which supports balance
• Open to this role being part-time (a minimum of 0.7 FTE)
• Fixed term contract the length of maternity leave
• 30 days on annual leave, plus eight bank holidays (FTE)
• You can expect flexibility to be built into this role, allowing you to direct your time based on the needs around you. Alongside this, we may require flexibility from you to deliver on key priorities such as student meetings, regional events and conferences therefore evenings, nights away and occasional weekend work is required
• 5% employer matched pension contributions
• Access to free and discounted books with IVP
• Generous enhanced family leave and pay provision
• Free access to counselling and healthcare support including discounted gym memberships

Download our CUSW job pack to find out more

How to apply

If you would like to apply, please:

• Read our CUSW job pack (found at the top right of this page)
• Fill in our Application Form
• Complete our Equal Opportunities Form
• Submit your CV to peopleteam@uccf.org.uk

To find out about our other CU Staff Worker vacancies that have August 2026 start dates, please click here.

The deadline to apply is 23:59 on Wednesday 4 March 2026

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 16 March 2026, in our Oxford office.