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Edinburgh and Stirling CU Staff Worker (maternity cover) - Apply Now - Jobs - UCCF: The Christian Unions Edinburgh and Stirling CU Staff Workers (maternity cover) - Apply Now We are recruiting for a CU Staff Worker in Edinburgh and Stirling, to start on 24 August 2026. 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 • Fixed term contract the length of maternity leave • Full-time or part-time options (0.7 FTE minimum) • 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) • Submit your CV to [email protected] 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. Uccf Cusw Application Pack 2026 pdf - 844.6 KB Uccf Applicant Privacy Notice pdf - 127.5 KB Can we set cookies? We use necessary cookies to make our site work. We’d also like to set analytics cookies that help us make improvements by measuring how you use the site. More about cookies. By clicking the Accept button below you are giving your consent for us to set cookies.