Church relationship manager jobs in london, greater london
WE ARE LOOKING FOR OUR NEXT CHURCH HOUSING ENABLER
Are you passionate about tackling the housing crisis and supporting communities through meaningful change?
Join the Housing Project, part of the Faith and Public Life team at the Church of England, which leads national work on ethics, public policy, and engagement with government, civil society, and faith communities.
With £4.25 million allocated over five years, the Housing Project supports dioceses and parishes in delivering affordable and specialist housing on underused Church land.
As Church Housing Enabler, you will play a vital role in helping parishes across England develop affordable and specialist housing on underused Church of England land. You'll work closely with PCCs (Parochial Church Councils), diocesan staff, and external partners to guide projects from initial vision through to delivery readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support parishes across England in developing housing projects from vision to delivery.
- Guide PCCs through governance, feasibility, planning, funding, and sustainability.
- Build partnerships with diocesan teams, housing associations, and local authorities.
- Facilitate workshops and share practical resources to build local capacity.
- Monitor project progress and share best practices across dioceses.
You'll be hands-on, enabling local churches to navigate complex development processes confidently and connecting them with the right expertise and resources.
This is a unique opportunity to:
? Drive social mission through housing
? Work at the intersection of faith, policy, and community development
? Enable long-term, sustainable change
- This is an office-based hybrid role, and you are required to come to the primary office location, Lambeth Palace/Church House, for face-to-face meetings.
- We are open to discussing alternative working patterns such as part-time or job-share arrangements.
- A basic DBS check will be required as part of our pre-employment checks.
- Willingness to travel to dioceses and parishes across England and to attend the London office as required for collaborative working. This role requires access to a car and a willingness to use it for work.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in housing development, community engagement, or project management.
- Strong relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to translate strategic goals into practical support.
- Commitment to the Church's mission and values.
- An interest in the practical and ethical issues around housing and society.
- A motivated self-starter who can take responsibility without close supervision.
- Experience working with PCCs, diocesan teams, or in a faith-based context (Desirable).
- Knowledge of affordable housing models, relevant planning considerations and funding routes (Desirable).
- A salary of £48,557 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Site, Safety and Security Manager is an important new role at Chelmsford Cathedral. The role holder will have overall responsibility for the maintenance and security of Chelmsford Cathedral, Churchyard and its wider estate.
CONTEXT
The Site, Safety and Security Manager has a significant role in the overall management of Chelmsford Cathedral’s site and estates.
The Key aspects of this are:-
- Managing the maintenance of the Cathedral and its wider site (Cathedral church, site buildings and Churchyard) including the fabric, building services, engineering systems, utilities, security and grounds and the supervision of planned maintenance works;
- Overseeing the management of the Cathedral’s wider property portfolio in liaison with the Estate Committee, Chief Officers and Head of Property and Operations.
- Effecting and managing a robust and proactive culture to meet statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety and other safety frameworks.
- Leading on site security particularly in relation to our public spaces, and liaising with local police and community protection services.
- Driving the Cathedral’s efforts to achieve the Church of England’s 2030 Carbon Net Zero targets, including reducing its emissions, improving energy efficiency, and promoting environmental stewardship, along with working to retain our Gold Eco Church Award
- Managing, monitoring and reporting, (as required), on the departmental budget and programme delivery.
A large 4 bedroom family home, (located on the Cathedral site), with front and back gardens and ample parking is included as part of the remuneration package. The house is deemed necessary for the performance of duties of this role so will not form a taxable benefit.
Hours of work: 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). This role requires flexibility on the part of the post holder who will be required to be available, out of office hours, to perform the final evening sweep and securement of all buildings on site. The Cathedral is open seven days a week and the post holder will need to be able to work from time to time during evenings, weekends and bank holidays including at significant liturgical services such as at Christmas and Easter.
At the heart of both city and county, Chelmsford Cathedral is a hub for a rich variety of community activity.



Head of External Engagement
Clergy Support Trust is an organisation which “punches above its weight”, in terms both of the help provided to hardworking clergy households, and the influence we seek to have on Church culture. We are looking for an experienced communications professional, able to lead a broad function encompassing all aspects of our external engagement: media engagement, strategic communications, events and fundraising, so we are looking for someone with strong experience across these areas.
As member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of External Engagement will be joining the leading Anglican wellbeing charity, supporting thousands of households each year, as we embark on a new strategic period (2026-30) and at a pivotal point in our mission.
Key responsibilities include:
• To lead, manage and report on the work of the External Engagement team.
• To design and deliver communications relating to the charity’s 2026-28 Strategy, ensuring appropriate, informative content for colleagues, applicants, supporters, partners and stakeholders.
• To oversee delivery of our first ever Fundraising Strategy.
• To be the charity’s principal Press Officer, and to support the Chief Executive
• as the charity’s principal spokesperson.
• To oversee the charity’s growing programme of events.
If you have significant experience in a comparable role, with exceptional writing skills and an excellent understanding of strategic communications together with previous team and budget management experience, we would love to hear from you!
Clergy Support Trust is the largest charity focused on the wellbeing of Anglican clergy and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a key role within our team dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service. You will be the first point of contact for all of Stewardship’s customers, especially those using our giving platform. In this role, your customer service expertise will shine as you understand client needs, assist with a diverse range of enquiries, and resolve issues promptly to deliver an exceptional and joyful experience for every customer that brings our mission and values to life.
We’re looking for a warm, customer-focused individual who is passionate about delivering great service, creating meaningful connection with Stewardship’s customers and prospective customers, and helping those we serve be the best stewards of the resources God gives them.
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
· Active membership of local church congregation.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Title: Faith & Church Engagement Manager
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reporting to: Director of Membership
Period:Permanent
Salary:£37- £42k (depending on experience)
Location: SW1P 3RB United Kingdom
Work Type: Hybrid (2 office days)
Overview
Established in 1876. Mothers’ Union has 4 million members in 83 countries, and our members have been empowering communities to combat poverty, speak up for social justice, and improve wellbeing of those around them for more than 145 years. Family and community are at the heart of all we do, ensuring any change is relevant and lasting.
The ways in which we operate to fulfil that need today are quite different to that of the world of the 19th century, but our vision is still of a world where God’s love is shown through loving, respectful and flourishing relationships.
Mothers’ Union is unique. We do not work alongside communities; our volunteers and members work inside and with communities. Based in countless Anglican parishes, our work is run by local people for local people. Breaking the cycle of dependency, we give people the courage to transform their own lives and communities by facilitating change. Our members show their faith through action, and together aim to stop violence, poverty, and injustice.
From small community initiatives to national programmes our aim is to strengthen family life by nurturing relationships that are loving, faithful and respectful. Each member subscribes to the same values; the moral and ethical codes that are central to the ways in which we operate:
- We are firmly rooted in a voluntary ethos centred on mutual respect and collaboration.
- Our governance, leadership, and programmes are driven by and undertaken by members within their own communities worldwide; and
- We work with and welcome to the movement, people of all faiths and none.
Our members may be part of a branch or a wider parish, which sit within a Diocese, which reports to a Province. These Provinces and Dioceses follow the Anglican Church structure. Or they may be groups that sit outside. We also welcome friends and supporters and a host of active volunteers who support the work we do.
Purpose of the Role
Faith underpins all our work and, in this key role the post holder will support the Christian journey by providing resources for personal prayer, spiritual guidance, corporate worship, religious education, and contribute to and participate in member and central charity led events and worship.
This role will explore and research issues about the Christian faith that are relevant to Mothers’ Union, keep the rest of the Charity up to date on issues in the Anglican communion and wider church – and input into the design of MU strategic aims, and work collaboratively with organisations externally on developing resources and implementing faith-based initiatives.
This role will also be responsible for managing Mothers’ Union’s Church-based membership and our Faith and Diocesan Chaplains member-based forums.
However, the focus for this role will be the proactive outreach, development, and maintenance of faith related relationships primarily in Britain and Ireland. This includes creating and managing high-level networks of Christian influencers, Bishops and the wider clergy, and key faith-based organisations to improve the profile, understanding and integration of Mothers' Union within the Anglican communion and ecumenically and to grow our reach, membership numbers, and influence.
A key remit of the Faith & Church Engagement Manager post will be to participate and contribute to our faith-based discussions and resources within Mothers’ Union. For this reason, the post holder must be a practicing Christian. (Occupational requirement Equality Act 2010).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Faith management and resources
1. To lead on the development of faith resources within Mothers’ Union (MU) and lead the strategic planning of all faith initiatives, theological rationales for Mothers’ Union specific initiatives and the overall mission.
2. To ensure that MU employees understand as part of the induction process and throughout their employment, how faith guides the work and relationships of MU.
3. Working with the Director of Membership, contribute to the strategic plan for all faith initiatives and clergy and church relations within Mothers’ Union.
4. To lead MU’s faith-based forums, to work where needed with the Worldwide Board and our Central Chaplain.
5. To facilitate theological underpinning to inform our work by exploring, researching, and gathering relevant data from various sources to keep abreast of new developments and initiatives.
6. To generate faith and church-based content for our website, magazine and newsletters and deliver MU’s prayer diary and oversea Midday Prayers.
7. To work with Mothers’ Union Enterprises on resources and products that have a faith dimension or spiritual content.
8. To work with our Worldwide President or designated member of the Worldwide Board to deliver faith and worship materials for Board and Worldwide Council meetings.
9. To receive, monitor and review MU’s worldwide resources to encourage and develop the contribution these make to the distinctive faith work of Mothers’ Union.
10. To maintain and develop all Faith Resources, identifying and developing new and uniquely MU resources to be added and archiving when required dated resources.
Membership Support – Britain and Ireland
1. To produce creative and accessible prayer and worship resources for use within our membership and more widely.
2. To identify the needs of members at every level for up-to-date information and resources on theology, faith, spirituality, worship/liturgy, Christian ethics and pastoral issues for group or individual use, and to commission a range of resources to meet those needs.
3. To build and manage external partnerships, within the Church and with other faith centred organisations, developing and promoting our work with these organisations.
4. Working closely with the Director of Membership and wider Membership team, to plan and lead faith aspects at conferences and meetings as requested.
5. To help design and implement projects and campaigns that provide an active engagement for our members, raise the public profile of Mothers’ Union, contribute to membership growth strategies and further the mission to promote the Christian faith and the wellbeing of families.
6. Work with the wider membership team on the design, implementation, and delivery of new membership growth models and manage existing membership models including Church-based Membership.
General
- To produce and provide reports and resources as required for the Chief Executive and Board.
- To promote the Christian faith and prioritise the wellbeing of families with members, the clergy, external partners, wider faith organisations, and the Anglican church.
- To further the promotion and integration of Mothers’ Union work with the clergy and within the Anglican Church and facilitate policy and advocacy support for MU campaigns.
- To undertake any other duties as requested by the Director of Membership.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Experience/skills
1. Experience of writing accessible worship material and of being open to different worship styles.
2. Ability to produce theologically credible, accessible, valued, and impactful resources and documents.
3. Experience of engaging, developing and nurturing faith relationships at all levels, from members to boards, to very senior clergy.
4. Good word-processing skills- proficient at using MS Office in particular Word, Outlook, meeting platforms including Zoom and Teams and proactive social media management.
5. Research skills: Ability to collate, analyse, synthesise research data, ability to gather, manage and use a large quantity of information, research and reports effectively,
Qualifications
1. Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Personal Attributes
1. An active commitment to the Christian faith.
2. The role sits within a Membership function. Ability to work well in a team and self–direct where required, effectively prioritise workload and meet deadlines and timescales.
3. Good verbal communication skills – ability to engage effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
4. Excellent writing skills – ability to produce and tailor content to various audiences clearly and concisely; to identify and summarise key messages.
5. Ability to communicate research findings coherently and present a balanced argument.
6. Flexible, with the ability to use own initiative to focus on the delivery of agreed priorities.
7. Ability to work with volunteers, external partners and the clergy and an empathy with voluntary sector organisations.
8. Team player – ability to work with others, communicate well and to contribute positively within a team.
9. The ability to conduct work to a high professional standard and in accordance with Mothers’ Union core values.
Knowledge and Approach
1. A comprehensive understanding and sensitivity towards the Christian Faith and its application to social ethics.
2. A broad understanding of issues affecting faith and family life today and a willingness to explore the field of relationships further.
3. The ability to take a creative and lateral approach to thinking about social problems.
Desirable Characteristics
1. Experience of using Publisher software.
2. Qualification in Theology or Religious Studies.
3. An interest in international faith and theological issues
4. Ability to interpret statistics accurately.
5. An understanding of secondary research methods.
Work Location
This role will be based at our Head Office in Central London. Mothers’ Union operates a hybrid working model. Staff are required to work an aggregate minimum of 90 days per calendar year (Pro rata for part timers) at our Head Office, Mary Sumner House in Central London. Tuesdays are our anchor days where every staff member is expected to be at the office. The 90 days includes anchor Tuesdays.
Work Ethos
Integrity lies at the heart of Mothers’ Union and in our voice and actions, we aim to be:
· Respected.
· Effective.
· Accessible.
· Clear.
· And innovative approach.
Staff are expected to reflect these core values in their own personal characteristics. Post holders are expected to be able to demonstrate:
1. A level of competence appropriate to the demands of this post.
2. The ability to conduct work in keeping with high professional standards and in accordance with Mothers’ Union’s Aims, Objectives, and Values.
3. A clarity of communication.
4. A collaborative and constructive style of operating, respecting colleagues and volunteers and their contribution.
5. An understanding of or commitment to the Christian faith.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter via e-mail.
The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is midnight on 17th November 2025. Due to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to individually respond to each applicant. If we do not contact you within 4 weeks from the application deadline, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this position. We aim to get in touch with the shortlisted candidates after the application deadline.
Equal Opportunity
Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.
Values and Behaviours of Mothers’ Union staff
MU Staff Team Values
· Respectful.
· Supportive.
· Open.
· Adaptable.
· Solutions Oriented.
Below are examples of behaviours which show the values in practice.
Value 1: Respectful
· Being a role model, treating people with respect, both in speech and action.
· Reacting to situations and requests in a professional, calm and timely manner.
· Being sincere in understanding another person’s perspective.
· Being considerate of others’ time and concerns.
Value 2: Supportive
· Working as a team to meet collective goals and embrace shared perspectives.
· Building effective working relationships across the whole organisation.
· Celebrating successes and create a positive team spirit.
· Sharing personal knowledge, skills and experience with others to help them develop.
Value 3: Open
· Being open to constructive feedback.
· Celebrating differences and recognising everyone’s contribution.
· Engaging with stakeholders and seeking their views and feedback to improve.
· Being self-aware, reflecting on the work we do, how we do it and how it affects others.
Value 4: Adaptable
· If within capabilities, adapting to changes even if outside usual duties.
· Treating every experience as an opportunity to learn and develop.
· If possible, being flexible and responsive to the changing priorities of the organisation.
· Agreeing appropriate deadlines for work and meet them.
Value 5: Solutions Oriented
· Employing creativity by thinking outside the box to overcome challenges.
· Sharing views and driving continuous improvement.
· Encouraging colleagues to share alternative perspectives and ideas.
· Seeking solutions to solve problems.
Equal Opportunity
Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.
Right to Work
Employment right to work checks are mandatory and a legal requirement to work in the UK before you are employed.
DBS Checks
This vacancy is subject to a DBS check if you are successfully selected.
Safeguarding Policy
Mother’s Union has its safeguarding principles embedded in all services we provide in Britain & Ireland. Mothers’ Union is committed to promoting a safer environment and culture for all involved in our projects, programmes, initiatives and activities. So that this can be achieved, it is essential to understand that this policy applies to everyone working on behalf of Mothers’ Union in Britain & Ireland, namely senior managers, board of trustees, paid staff, volunteers, members, affiliates and contracted consultants.
Diversity & Inclusion
Mother’s Union is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with various backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work to achieve greater results for the community we support. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
Job Title: Individual Giving Manager
Responsible to: Senior Fundraising Manager
Salary: £38,000-£42,000 depending on experience
Location: Hybrid working pattern, a minimum of 2 days in the London office and 3 days from home
Hours of work: Full time - 35 hours per week
The package also includes
· 8% employer contribution to a pension
· 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during the Christmas week
· Season Ticket Loan
USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners churches and communities worldwide
in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion
justice. You can find out more about our work by visiting our website.
The Job
USPG are looking for an experienced fundraising and marketing professional to take ownership of our individual giving strategy and deliver it to achieve our objectives. The Individual Giving Manager will develop, market and evaluate fundraising appeals, products and campaigns to individual supporters and churches in order to grow our supporter base and voluntary income. Focusing on recruiting, retaining and developing relationships with all donors using direct mail, email and digital engagement, the Individual Giving Manager will develop an engaging stewardship journey for our supporters.
You
You are a confident, creative and talented fundraiser with experience of delivering successful marketing or fundraising campaigns and appeals. The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising, project management and line management. They will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a flexible, can-do attitude. The role holder will have a passion for delivering an excellent supporter experience, enjoy working in close collaboration with colleagues and managing a varied workload to tight deadlines.
How to apply
Please visit our website or see attachments to this post.
We bring people together from different parts of the global Church in mutually enriching conversation and profound encounters.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
WCCM seeks to appoint an experienced, creative, and highly motivated Grant and Major Donor Fundraising Manager to lead fundraising and grant management across a global organisation dedicated to the teaching of Christian Meditation.
Working to the Executive Director, you will interact with our decentralised finance, marketing and communications staff and volunteers.
Together, you will nurture Major Donor relationships and create and manage appropriate donor stewardship schemes and rationalise our income streams.
You’ll ensure grant reporting and management is kept on track whilst developing targeted proposals for new funding from sympathetic donors in the arena of Trusts and foundations.
You will work to support both our teaching and resourcing of meditation and the running of our retreat centre in Bonnevaux, near Poitiers in France.
An excellent writer with excellent financial and budgeting skills, you will be adept at pulling together relevant, succinct and compelling information for our donor reports and bids.
You’ll work with communications staff to develop impactful donor communications which enhance our accountability and inspire renewed major donations.
You will have a demonstrable track record in winning grants as well as in the stewardship of major donors.
Occasional trips to France.
Interest in Christian Meditation/Spirituality an advantage.
Interviews: early December 2025
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic safeguarding specialist to be our Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (DSO) to lead safeguarding across the Diocese. Effectively as Head of Safeguarding, this is a senior leadership role with independent authority of the Diocesan Bishop, responsible for the professional oversight of safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
The Head of Safeguarding provides expert guidance, manages safeguarding concerns and allegations, and ensures the implementation of national safeguarding standards. You will lead a dedicated team, collaborate with senior clergy and external agencies, and ensure that safeguarding is embedded in every aspect of diocesan life.
Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:
Culture, leadership, and Capacity
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Lead the development and implementation of the diocesan safeguarding strategy.
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Work closely with the Bishop of Guildford, Cathedral Dean, Diocesan Secretary, and senior clergy to promote a culture of safeguarding excellence.
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Support the Independent Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP), ensuring effective governance and oversight.
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Oversee diocesan responses to audits, quality assurance, and Safeguarding Practice Reviews.
Prevention
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Implement the Church of England’s Safeguarding Code of Practice across the Diocese.
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Provide expert safeguarding advice to clergy, parishes, and the Cathedral.
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Ensure safer recruitment practices are followed across all diocesan bodies.
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Develop and oversee the diocesan safeguarding training plan in line with the Church of England’s Learning and Development Framework.
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Ensure training is high-quality, legally compliant, and regularly reviewed.
Recognise, Assess and Manage Risk
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Lead and coordinate all safeguarding casework within the Diocese, ensuring that work is completed as required by Church of England Managing Safeguarding Allegations Code of Practice, and statutory guidance and legal responsibilities.
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Participate in Case Management Groups, supporting the chair to ensure proper case management and ensure lessons learned are shared with DSAP.
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Collaborate with senior leaders to report Serious Safeguarding Incidents to the Charity Commission.
Victims & Survivors
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Coordinate responses to disclosures of abuse, ensuring timely and compassionate support.
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Implement the House of Bishops’ policy on responding well to victims and survivors.
Learning, Supervision and Support
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Work collaboratively with the National Safeguarding Team and other Church of England Safeguarding Officers, attending national safeguarding events and activities as required.
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Engage in continual professional development, including ensuring that the requirements of the National Safeguarding Learning and Development Framework for Diocesan Safeguarding Officers are met.
General
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Lead and develop the safeguarding team, fostering a culture of collaboration and reflective practice.
We are looking someone who has:
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Proven leadership and strategic planning skills.
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A professional qualification or equivalent experience (e.g., in social care or criminal justice), with current professional registration where applicable.
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In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy, and best practice.
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Experience of leading/facilitating/influencing organisational culture change to develop good safeguarding practice and healthy safeguarding cultures.
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Experience in managing complex safeguarding casework and risk assessments.
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Experience working with victims, survivors, and perpetrators of abuse.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
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Familiarity with Church of England safeguarding frameworks and governance structures.
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Commitment to the values and mission of the Church of England.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the Head of Safeguarding
Benefits of the role include:
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Competitive salary within the Charity Sector
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A 10% non-contributory pension
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Life assurance provision of 3x annual salary
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25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
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An employee assistance programme
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Learning and development opportunities
Ready to Apply?
Submit your CV along with a detailed supporting statement (cover letter), outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. The supporting statement is an essential part of the application process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered.
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Guidelines.
The Diocese take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
We take your privacy seriously. To understand how your personal data will be processed during the recruitment process, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice before applying
We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as it is essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date, it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.
Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for a person who can lead LWPT through ongoing development of the organisation in coordination with both staff and trustees. The person needs to be able to maintain a clear strategic plan for the organisation that allows the organisation to stay focussed on what we plan to do to the benefit of both beneficiaries and supporters. The right person is able to maintain a healthy focus on income and expenditure in order to ensure that LWPT can meet the needs of all stakeholders.
Essential for the right applicant:
• A Christian with a good knowledge of the Christian communities in the UK.
• Someone who is an active member of a local church.
• Is able to affirm the historic creeds of the Christian church.
• A personal commitment to the development of the next generation of Christian Bible teachers in the UK.
• The ability to work from home with good wifi access.
• Ability to travel to the main office in Watford twice a month.
£60k pa FTE. This is a 0.8FTE role
Submit a CV, covering letter explaining why you think you are suitable for this post
LWPT was created to develop leaders in UK churches. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omeNFG_671Y You must be keen on leadership development.
This is a fundamental role within our South East regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer.
The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on communities supporting their local CCT church with funds, events, inspiring interpretation, visitor services and preventive conservation. The Local Community Officer will engage and support communities and volunteers to care for 26 historic churches across Northamptonshire, West Norfolk, and parts of North Bedfordshire and Western Cambridgeshire, including areas around Northampton, Bedford, Huntingdon, and King’s Lynn.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 24th November 2025.
The interviews will take place in Northampton on Wednesday 10th December 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: 2 year fixed contract
Hours: full-time
Location: This is a hybrid position, with an average minimum of 2-3 days based in our London office, working remotely from your home, and occasional around Britain. You should live within commuting distance of our London Office.
Hybrid Working: Connexional Team staff based at Methodist Church House have a hybrid work pattern which is currently 2-3 days in the office, and the remaining days remote.
About the Role
Are you an experienced project manager passionate about social justice and global mission?
The Methodist Church in Britain is looking for a Justice and Global Projects Officer to deliver impactful initiatives in the key areas of social justice, organising, reparative justice and global relations.
This is a role for someone who thrives on purpose-driven work and wants to make a tangible difference.
This role sits within the Justice team, working collaboratively with the Global Relationships Team and others. You will also be a part of the wider Mission Team, playing a key role in implementing our strategy in response to Our Calling and the Methodist Way of Life.
In this post, you will focus on the following priorities:
- The managements and delivery of projects as part of the Justice and Global Relationships Teams
- Facilitating effective consultation and collaborative working groups
- Conducting research and producing reports to inform senior decision-making
- Coordinating events that inspire and mobilise communities
About You
The ideal candidate will need the following:
- Experience in project management and delivery
- Ability to problem solve, working both independently and collaboratively when required
- Excellent time and self-management
- A collaborative and inclusive approach to working with others
- Ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and to engage diverse audiences with sensitivity
Should you wish to discuss this role informally, please contact: Rachel Lampard after 10 November or Rebecca Boardman (contact details available on the jobs page of our website).
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please email the Human Resources team (contact details available on our website).
Closing Date: 24 November 2025
Interview Date: 8 December 2025 (in London)
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you love building relationships through networking?
Are you a gifted communicator who enjoys presenting?
Can you ignite inspiration in others to create a meaningful impact?
Are you a Christian in the North-West or North-East of England that desires to make a difference?
If so, then perhaps this exciting role is for you.
We are thrilled to partner with The Leprosy Mission (TLM). They are the world’s largest leprosy-focused organisation An incredible international Christian charity with over 150 years’ experience in serving people affected by the disease. Operating across 9 countries in Africa and Asia, The Leprosy Mission brings hope and change to those affected by this disease.
They are seeking an inspirational communicator to step into the spotlight as the Community Partnerships Manager in the vibrant North of England. Joining forces with a fantastic team of 7 other Community Partnership Managers across the UK, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to growing awareness, funds, and support. You’ll also have opportunities to visit projects overseas and see the life changing work first-hand.
To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate experience of:
- Being an engaging public speaker – ideally to a range of audiences including churches, community groups, and businesses;
- Proven success in fundraising or sales;
- Being a confident networker who can build strong relationships;
- Managing volunteers;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The position is home based within either the North West Region (postcodes are BB, BL, CA, CH1-4, CH5, CH41-66, CW, FY, IM, L, LA, M, OL, PR, SK1-12, SK14-16, WA and WN) or the North East Region (postcodes are BD, DH, DL, DN, HD, HG, HU, HX, LS, NE, S1-17, S19-31, S35-39, S46-81, SR, TD (ENG), TS, WF,YO).
If this role sparks excitement for you and you reside in any of the above postcodes then we are eager to hear from you.
DBS Requirement: Enhanced
For more information and/or an informal chat, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment.
Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.
Location: Remote with travel
Closing date for applications: Rolling
Please note applications are being reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
Are you passionate about justice, equity, and inclusion? Do you have the vision and leadership to help shape a Church that truly reflects the diversity of its people?
The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Director for Inclusion to lead and champion our commitment to becoming a fully inclusive, justice-seeking, evangelistic and growing Church. This pivotal role will provide strategic direction and expert guidance to embed the principles of Justice, Dignity and Solidarity (JDS) across the Connexion, in alignment with the God for All and Justice-Seeking Church strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation and development of the JDS strategy across the Connexion.
- Advise the Conference, Connexional Council, and JDS Committee on inclusion-related strategy and policy.
- Line manage the JDS Programme Coordinator and oversee support for District EDI Officers and Solidarity Circle Coordinators.
- Drive cultural and systemic change within the Church to promote greater representation and participation.
- Represent the Methodist Church in external EDI forums and foster ecumenical partnerships.
- Collaborate with HR and colleagues together with key stakeholders on benchmarking, training, and data analysis related to EDI.
About You:
You will be a strategic thinker and compassionate leader, with:
- A degree-level education and demonstrable experience in EDI leadership.
- Proven ability to influence change, manage complex projects, and communicate effectively across diverse audiences.
- A deep understanding of inclusion within faith-based contexts, and a commitment to the mission of the Methodist Church.
- Excellent interpersonal, theological reflection, and presentation skills.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the life and witness of the Methodist Church. You’ll be part of a passionate team working to ensure that justice, dignity and solidarity are at the heart of everything we do
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Advisor service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
Closing date: 24 November 2025
Interviews will be held in London on: 9 December 2025
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: National Programmes Manager
Hours: 35 hours per week
Accountable to: Director of Membership
Salary: £37-42k depending on experience
Location: SW1P 3RB United Kingdom
Work Type: Hybrid (2 office days)
Overview
Mothers’ Union (MU) was established in 1876. It is a worldwide women-led movement with over four million members in 83 countries. Some 40,000 of our members live in Britain and Ireland and put their Christian faith into action in communities’ by delivering projects and programmes that bring hope and build resilience.
Mothers’ Union is unique. We do not work alongside communities; our members and volunteers work inside communities. From small initiatives to national programmes our aims are to stop poverty, violence, and injustice by supporting the vulnerable and to strengthen family life by nurturing relationships that are loving, faithful and respectful.
Each member subscribes to the same values; the moral and ethical codes that are central to the ways in which we operate:
- We are firmly rooted in a voluntary ethos centred on mutual respect and collaboration.
- Our governance, leadership, and programmes are driven by and undertaken by members within their own communities worldwide; and
- We work with and welcome to the movement, people of all faiths and none.
Our Britian and Ireland members may be part of a branch or a parish membership, which sits within a Diocese, which reports to a Province. These Provinces and Dioceses follow the Anglican Church structure.
We are a diverse and inclusive movement who form groups, become friends and supporters outside of the church structure, together with a host of active volunteers all championing the work we do.
Job Purpose
The role of the central charity is to facilitate member support and the successful operation of the charity, lead strategic projects that work to ensure the longevity and sustainability of the global movement and to support the delivery of impactful work in communities that meet our aims.
Like many membership organisations, we need to focus on turning membership decline into membership growth. This role evolved from and is an integral part of the “Reimagining MU” project, where we looked at opportunities to secure the future of the movement.
The post holder will work directly with members and across the charity leading campaigns and programmes that help and support the communities in which we serve, drive membership growth, increase valued engagement and income opportunities, promote Mothers’ Union within the Anglican Church, and build effective relationships with external partners and organisations.
This role will lead the implementation of a suite of existing and new Britain and Ireland programmes which include domestic abuse, social justice, and family issues. Also, to look at new programmes and to manage continual programme reviews. These Mothers’ Union National Programmes are being adopted as best practice frameworks for successful community outreach projects by members in the communities in which we serve. It is envisioned that in resourcing and standardising existing work, these robust programmes will serve as vehicles for volunteer and member recruitment in dioceses in Britain and Ireland and be able to secure strategic partners and external funders to support our work.
Main responsibilities
Programme Development, Implementation and Review – Britain and Ireland
1. Work with the Director of Membership on the continued development, implementation and review of a member-informed national suite of Mothers’ Union programmes.
2. Research, review and develop new member resources, packs, and policies and manage access.
3. Work with the wider Membership team on the design, implementation, and delivery of new membership growth models.
4. Work with the Communications team on campaigns and programme branding and promotion.
5. Procure and manage relationships with programme strategic partners and funders.
Membership Engagement and Support
1. Manage relevant Communities of Interest (representative membership groups) for the different programmes.
2. Contribute campaign materials, articles, written printed and web content as required.
3. Support the membership by overseeing programme enquiries, and delivering resources, communications, webinars, podcasts, and events as required.
4. Working with the Membership Engagement Manager to ensure membership growth is reflected in the programme frameworks as an intended outcome.
5. Working with the Director of Membership and the wider membership team to deliver annual and regional events and conferences including the Annual Gathering, Provincial meetings, networking, and celebratory events.
General
- To manage existing national programmes; and to successfully framework and resource new MU campaigns and community outreach work into standardised, resourced and branded national programmes that are adopted and utilised by members and attract strategic partners to enhance successful outputs and increased income for the charity.
- To work across the charity on supporting the incorporation and delivery of membership and income growth targets and initiatives in the outputs of relevant areas of work.
- To produce and provide reports and resources as required for the Director of Membership.
- To undertake any other duties as requested by the Head of Membership.
Work Ethos
Integrity lies at the heart of Mothers’ Union and in our voice and actions, we aim to be:
· Respected.
· Effective.
· Accessible.
· Clear.
· And innovative approach.
Staff are expected to reflect these core values in their own personal characteristics. Post holders are expected to be able to demonstrate:
- A level of competence appropriate to the demands of this post.
- The ability to conduct work in keeping with high professional standards and in accordance with Mothers’ Union’s Aims, Objectives, and Values.
- A clarity of communication.
- A collaborative and constructive style of operating, respecting colleagues and volunteers and their contribution.
- An understanding of or commitment to the Christian faith.
Person Specification
Candidates’ demonstration of the skills and qualities below will be assessed through the application form/CV and at interview.
Experience/skills
Essential
Desirable
Programme Development
Demonstrated project management and programme development experience.
A project management qualification.
Experience of working in a membership organisation in the design and delivery of member-informed services and support.
Policy and Advocacy
Experience of campaign, policy, and advocacy work.
Experience in the fields of domestic abuse, faith and discipleship, social justice, and family issues.
Membership Support
Experience working directly with customers/members.
Event management experience.
Computer and IT skills
MS applications. Zoom/Team meeting platforms. Survey software. Social media posting. CRMs.
Publisher and design software.
Qualifications
Education
Educated to degree level.
Personal Attributes
Organisation
The role sits within a Membership function. Ability to work in a team and self-direct as required, effectively prioritise workload and meet deadlines and timescales.
Communication
Good verbal communication skills – ability to engage effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
Produce high quality, accessible, valued, and impactful resources, and documents.
Excellent writing skills – ability to tailor to various audiences clearly and concisely; to identify and summarise key messages.
Personal characteristics
Flexible, with the ability to use own initiative.
Ability to work competently and confidently with volunteers, external partners, the clergy, and a wide range of stakeholders.
Team player – ability to work with others and to contribute within a team.
The ability to conduct work in keeping with high professional standards and in accordance with Mothers’ Union core values.
An understanding of or commitment to the Christian Faith
Knowledge and approach
A broad understanding of issues affecting faith and family life today.
The ability to take a creative and lateral approach to thinking about social problems.
A proactive attitude and enthusiasm to learn and grow in the role.
Research skills
Ability to collate, analyse, and synthesise data and use this in the development of support and services.
Ability to gather, manage and use a large quantity of information, research and reports effectively.
Ability to interpret statistics, survey data and quantitative and qualitative data effectively.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter via e-mail.
The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is midnight on 17th November 2025. Due to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to individually respond to each applicant. If we do not contact you within 4 weeks from the application deadline, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this position. We aim to get in touch with the shortlisted candidates after the application deadline.
Equal Opportunity
Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.
Values and Behaviours of Mothers’ Union staff
MU Staff Team Values
· Respectful.
· Supportive.
· Open.
· Adaptable.
· Solutions Oriented.
Below are examples of behaviours which show the values in practice.
Value 1: Respectful
· Being a role model, treating people with respect, both in speech and action.
· Reacting to situations and requests in a professional, calm and timely manner.
· Being sincere in understanding another person’s perspective.
· Being considerate of others’ time and concerns.
Value 2: Supportive
· Working as a team to meet collective goals and embrace shared perspectives.
· Building effective working relationships across the whole organisation.
· Celebrating successes and create a positive team spirit.
· Sharing personal knowledge, skills and experience with others to help them develop.
Value 3: Open
· Being open to constructive feedback.
· Celebrating differences and recognising everyone’s contribution.
· Engaging with stakeholders and seeking their views and feedback to improve.
· Being self-aware, reflecting on the work we do, how we do it and how it affects others.
Value 4: Adaptable
· If within capabilities, adapting to changes even if outside usual duties.
· Treating every experience as an opportunity to learn and develop.
· If possible, being flexible and responsive to the changing priorities of the organisation.
· Agreeing appropriate deadlines for work and meet them.
Value 5: Solutions Oriented
· Employing creativity by thinking outside the box to overcome challenges.
· Sharing views and driving continuous improvement.
· Encouraging colleagues to share alternative perspectives and ideas.
· Seeking solutions to solve problems.
Equal Opportunity
Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.
Right to Work
Employment right to work checks are mandatory and a legal requirement to work in the UK before you are employed.
DBS Checks
This vacancy is subject to a DBS check if you are successfully selected.
Safeguarding Policy
Mother’s Union has its safeguarding principles embedded in all services we provide in Britain & Ireland. Mothers’ Union is committed to promoting a safer environment and culture for all involved in our projects, programmes, initiatives and activities. So that this can be achieved, it is essential to understand that this policy applies to everyone working on behalf of Mothers’ Union in Britain & Ireland, namely senior managers, board of trustees, paid staff, volunteers, members, affiliates and contracted consultants.
Diversity & Inclusion
Mother’s Union is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with various backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work to achieve greater results for the community we support. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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Application Pack and any other additional information is available from the New Ingrebourne Trust.
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