Equip Trainer - Early Years and ChildrenLocation: Hybrid - based at St John''s House, 155-163 The Rock, Bury BL9 0NDSalary: £33,971 per annum (Diocesan Pay-scale Band 4.1 - spot grade)Hours: Full time - 35 hours per weekContract Type: Fixed term to 31/12/2029 with the possibility of extension to 31/12/2033 subject to funding from the Church CommissionersThe Diocese of Manchester is stepping with renewed hope into a season shaped by our Growing Younger priority - a bold commitment to ensure that every child has access to a flourishing children, youth and families ministry and that the number of young active disciples across our diocese can be doubled in the years ahead. This vision is reshaping how we train, support and invest in those who nurture faith in our youngest generations. Within this movement, the Equip programme plays a central role, offering structured formation that increases the confidence and skills of lay and ordained leaders involved in ministry with children and their families.The Equip Trainer - Early Years and Children will be an important part of that story. The post-holder will work as part of the Equip team to deliver high quality training that supports clergy, volunteers and children''s practitioners across Manchester Diocese. They will help leaders grow in their ability to welcome children well, to nurture them in their faith, and to shape environments where families experience church as a place of belonging, joy and discipleship. Through this work the