Vacancy: Managing Editor of Modern Believing

Modern Church is seeking a new editor for its journal, ‘Modern Believing’. This is an exciting opportunity for a scholar who is passionate about helping to nurture and shape emergent thinking across all strands of progressive theology, to resource reflection and exploration in both church and academy.

The details of the role can be found in the pdf job description below:

Job Description for the Managing Editor of Modern Believing

How to apply

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter indicating how your skills and experience fit you for the role, to Nic Tall (Modern Church Administrator) at office@modernchurch.org.uk.  The deadline for applications is Thursday 31^st July 2025.

Interviews will be held by Zoom in early September (date tbc).  The successful applicant would start the role between October and December.  There will be a hand over period with the current editor and the first edition for which new editor will be in sole charge would be October 2026.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the outgoing Managing Editor, Adrian Thatcher, at apath@sky.com.

The ME will be paid £3,000 per annum, payable half yearly in arrears, and subject to periodic review.  A budget for expenses is available in negotiation with the Modern Church Executive.  The appointment is subject to a six month probationary period.