Director of Ministerial Formation and Development

Join Spurgeon’s College in a Time of Growth and Mission

As Spurgeon’s College enters its 169th year of ministry, we continue to play a significant role in the life of the Baptist Union and theological education in the UK and beyond. Having been awarded Degree Awarding Powers and the power to validate other institutions in 2022, the College has exciting and diverse plans for its future. We are now seeking a visionary and committed Christian leader to become our new Director of Ministerial Formation and Development.

About Spurgeon’s College

Spurgeon’s College was founded in 1856 by Charles Haddon Spurgeon and has a worldwide reputation for excellence in Christian theological education. We are based in South London and serve a diverse, global student body. We are a Christ-centred, evangelical college in the Baptist tradition with a national reach and international impact.

The Role

The Director of Ministerial Formation and Development will oversee, guide and deliver the College’s ministerial formation, training and education programmes. The role includes teaching ministerial units, coordinating student placements, liaising with Baptist Union and Association partners, and ensuring the highest ministerial standards are met. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Director will contribute to the strategic development and academic leadership of the College.

Further information can be found by visiting our website Vacancies - Spurgeon's College

Essential Criteria

• Hold a Master’s degree in Theology
• Be working towards or hold a doctorate in theology.
• A practising Baptist minister with a mature Christian faith
• Experience in theological education and ministerial training
• Strong leadership, organisational, and teaching skills
• Experience with academic administration and church partnerships
• Ability to affirm the Basis of Faith of the Evangelical Alliance and the Declaration of Principle of the Baptist Union of Great Britain

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of research supervision and charity governance
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks (OFS, QAA, HESA)
• A creative and innovative approach to leadership and education

Terms and Benefits

• Salary: circa £51,500 per annum
• Pension: Defined contribution scheme
• Annual Leave: 30 days plus public holidays
• Research leave available after four years
• Location: On-site, Spurgeon’s College, South Norwood, London
• Visa sponsorship available if required
• There is an Occupational Requirement that the postholder is a Christian (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A letter of application (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role
• A current CV detailing qualifications and employment history

Applications should be sent in confidence to Mrs Sophie Ellis at s.ellis@spurgeons.ac.uk via the 'Apply' button.

Applications Closing Date: Friday 13 June 2025

Initial Interviews: w/c 23 June 2025 (date and time TBC)

Final Interviews and Presentation: w/c 30 June (date and time TBC)

Start Date: 1 September 2025