Job Opportunities

Please see below a list of job opportunities available with churches and organisations who partner with New Wine Ireland

  • The Church of Ireland Diocese of Down and Dromore seeks to appoint a full-time Diocesan Youth and Young Adults’ Development Officer. 

    Down and Dromore is a vibrant and growing diocese focused on making disciples, raising up and empowering Christian leaders and birthing new ministries and churches. This is a strategic role which will build on years of investment in youth ministry and leadership development at both parish and diocesan level.

    We are looking for a person with a passionate Christian faith and an excitement, commitment, and ability to work within and maintain the ethos of the Diocese of Down and Dromore.

    The successful candidate will require at least 5 years’ experience either in a paid or voluntary capacity of working with young people in a leadership and organisational role.

    The diocese has a parish development team whose role it is to support, encourage and resource parish ministry, including youth and children’s ministry. The Youth and Young Adults’ Officer will work alongside a Children’s Officer, Diocesan Development Officer, and the wider diocesan team. 

    Hours: This is a full-time role based in the Diocesan Offices in Belfast. Evening and weekend work will be required.   

    Starting Salary: Dependent on experience, starting between £34,787 and £38,653

    APPLY

    Visit https://tinyurl.com/h7z822ct to download an application form.

    Applications must be received by Thursday 29 January 2026 at 4.00pm.

    Applications received after this time will not be considered.

    The interviews will take place in person on Wednesday 4 February 2026 at Unit One 21 Old Channel Road, Belfast. 

  • Are you a gifted organiser and builder who loves turning vision into reality? We are looking for an Operations Manager to help launch a new HTB resource church in East Belfast.

    Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
    Part-time and job share applications will be considered if the right match can be made
    Contract: Permanent
    Salary: £28-35k - DPE
    Start date: Early 2026 (negotiable)

    Job responsibilities

    • Lead the operational life of the church, ensuring excellence across Sundays, events, and administration

    • Build and develop systems and structures that support sustainable growth and ministry impact

    • Partner with the Lead Pastor and leadership team to translate vision into practice Oversee logistics, planning, and operational decision-making in a pioneering context

    • Shape a healthy, grace filled operational culture across teams and volunteers

    Requirements

    • A committed follower of Jesus with a deep alignment to the vision and values of St Patrick’s Ballymacarrett

    • Proven leadership and organisational skills, with experience managing people, projects, or systems

    • A strategic thinker who can also operate hands-on in a fast-moving, pioneering environment

    • Strong communicator with emotional intelligence, integrity and good judgement

    • Adaptable, resilient and motivated by building something meaningful from the ground up 

    Download a full job description and person specification from the Down & Dromore website HERE.

    APPLICATIONS CLOSE on Thursday 22 January 2026 at 4.00pm. 

    Interviews will take place in person on Thursday 5 February 2026 in Belfast (with an online option).