Antioch is partnering with our friends at the EDEN Network to try and plant a new church and an EDEN Team in the "Ridge Hill" estate in Stalybridge. We are looking for a passionate and committed Christian able to engage both young people and also adults and ideally experience of estates ministry. 

We are looking to recruit a Full Time staff member who will work 3 days per week as EDEN Team Leader and 2 days per week as Church Planter. Training and support will be provided to help you recruit a team, connect with the area and begin to pioneer ministry in Ridge Hill, complementing what is already happening in that part of the town.

This particular role requires an Enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and that the post-holder be a committed Christian with a pre-existing right to work in the UK. We cannot sponsor visas or advise on immigration processes for people currently living overseas and wanting to relocate for work purposes to the UK. Candidates must also either live in Ridge Hill estate - or be willing and able to move there within 3 months of starting in post.

Find out more about the EDEN Leader part of the role:

Please email .

Find out more about the Antioch Church Planter part of the role:

Please email our Estates Director: .

How to apply: 

Please email to request an Application Pack. 

Before Applying

We would also encourage candidates to read the Job Description, Ts and Cs and Person Specification carefully before applying.

Closing Date

The closing date for completed Applications and Declaration Forms is 1pm on Friday 20th  November 2026. Interviews are due to take place the following week.