Current vacancies at St Mary Magdalene


St Mary Magdalene Church Gorleston are looking for a Community Support Coordinator to be involved in seeking out and supporting the most vulnerable accessing our community hub.

Our Mission is to be:

A community being transformed by, and transforming our neighbourhood with, the extraordinary love of Jesus.

Our vision is to be:

A spiritually vibrant, thriving church which is growing in number and depth, where every member is being empowered to share the good news of Jesus in their life, in words and actions bringing transforming hope to the parish of St Mary Magdalene.

Our values are: 

  • Life is Better Together

  • Bible-believing and Gospel Proclaiming

  • Authenticity

  • Partnership

Our Community Hub:

Our model is built around an intentional journey that may see a local resident grow from a place of distress and distrust to a life of participation and progression. People we support might join us at any point on this journey, and our activities are chosen to allow them a place to join in, and move forwards in a way that works for them. 

We deliver these four stages through our emergency foodbank, fuel bank and household provision, through more than ten volunteer-led community groups and projects, through our five annual community events, through our onsite signposting and advice services, and through our structured volunteering programme.  ‘Soul Food’ (our Christian discipleship services and courses) is available to all on the journey.   We see people move from fear and isolation to confidence and hope.

Job Title: Community Support Coordinator

Reports to: Community Lead/Deputy Community Lead

Type of Contact: Permanent. [subject to completion of a three month probationary period]

Place of Work: St Mary Magdalene Church (StMM), Magdalen Square, Gorleston NR31 7BZ

Hours: Full Time (37.5hrs per week) (with possibility of part time - min. 22hrs per week - or job share)

Pay: £24,834-£27,000 per annum, depending on experience, pro rata (based upon 37.5hrs full time)

Holiday: 25 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays. 

Responsibilities:

  • Personal Presence and Engagement

  • Holistic Triage and Signposting

  • Recording and Administration

  • Active participation in community leadership team

  • Support and Facilitation of community groups/services

  • Facilitation of volunteers

Qualities required:

  • Excellent interpersonal and listening skills in person and on the telephone

  • Commitment to the church, upholding its values and pursuing its mission

  • Ability to work with vulnerable adults and children

  • Character that exemplifies Christian values

  • Able to combine compassion and challenge, grace and truth

  • Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children

There is a genuine occupation requirement that the post-holder is a committed Christian in accordance with Employment Equality (Religion & Belief) Regulations 2003.

For the full Job Description and Person Specification please click here.

Interested candidates should:

  • Complete the online application form found here.

Closing Date: 5pm on Friday 5th December 2025

Interview Dates: interviews will take place between 8th and 19th December 2025, TBA.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Anna Price, Community Lead on 01493 494248. 


we also have a number of volunteer opportunities available - full details can be found here.