Media Officer

Are you an excellent storyteller with a passion for public engagement and making a difference Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same

The Methodist Church is looking for a talented and proactive Media Officer to join our busy and ambitious Communications Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the national voice of one of the UKs largest Christian denominations ensuring that we tell stories of a Church that is called to be growing inclusive justice-seeking and evangelistic reaching people in meaningful and engaging ways.

You will be at the heart of media operations - driving national press coverage responding to breaking news and crafting compelling stories from around the country that highlight the Churchs mission and values.

Youll have excellent skills in finding and telling stories in print and through audio and video. Youll have experience working in a busy press office or newsroom and be willing to travel.

This role offers the chance for you to make a real impact sharing powerful stories of transformation faith and social justice across national platforms. Youll be supported by a highly skilled passionate and welcoming team with plenty of opportunities to grow and develop professionally.

Our Culture Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year) annualised hours and a Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities. Please note that this is a post which includes Welsh language work for which the ability to speak and write in Welsh to a high standard is essential.

The successful applicant will be required to live either within or close to either District and will be expected to travel extensively across both Districts and beyond for work purposes.

If you require reasonable adjustments to made at any stage of the recruitment process please contact

For more information about the role visit (The Communications Team - The Methodist Church). You can also contact Jillian Moody Director of Communications at .

Closing Date: 22 February 2026

Interview Date: 3 March 2026. Interviews in person in London

For further information about The Methodist Church please visit our website

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