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Full Time – 35 hours per week
The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a Diocesan Secretary who will be:
1) A senior member of the Bishop of Chester's core staff team,
2) The chief officer of the charitable business that undergirds the Diocese of Chester, and
3) The most senior, 'lay' officer of the Diocese of Chester.
The role is complex as well as important. You will need an open heart and deep courage, patience, kindness, humility, determination, and constantly reflective practice. We value competence founded on transparent good character, grounded deeply in Christian faith. You will need to be able to see over the horizon without missing the personal needs of team members, enabling both with persistent grace and strategic focus.
The successful candidate will be inspirational, humble, skilled and experienced in leadership in both ‘first-’ and ‘second-chairs’, a change manager, relational and the technical ability to fulfil the role.
This role is based in Church House, Daresbury, Warrington which is a key operational centre for the life of the Diocese.
For informal conversation, contact the Bishop of Chester - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
The recruitment pack, including job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: Please see website address in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
Completed application forms should be returned by email - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button
Closing date: Sunday 23rd August 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 8th September 2026
The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate.
An Occupational Requirement exists for the postholder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an opportunity for a senior role within the Finance Department of the Diocese of Southwark.The role involves the statutory and management accounting of a large Diocese, with around 300 parishes and clergy, £30m turnover and £300m balance sheet.You will work closely with the Director of Finance accounting for a major charity and supporting a wide range of parishes.
The job is wide ranging, and you will be given a high degree of latitude and responsibility in a collaborative relationship with the Director of Finance.
Post Introduction
In conjunction with the Director of Finance you will manage the efficient operation of the finance function though management and statutory accounting, internal control and cash management.
You will manage the accounting system covering processes for nominal ledger, purchase and sales ledger, stipends and payroll.
Through the work of the department you will contribute to the effective stewardship of resources and the transparent accountability that is the hallmark of the Diocese of Southwark.
Main Responsibilities
Working alongside the Director of Finance you will produce the annual financial statements and work with him on managing the annual audit process.
You will produce monthly management accounts on a timely basis as key financial information for the efficient management of the Diocese and for the information of Trustees. The Diocese uses XLedger and you will become the primary contact and knowledge base for the system, developing its reporting and functionality.
You will be responsible for the financial systems and processes of the finance department, and manage part of the finance team. You will oversee the team members responsible for payroll, stipends, purchase ledger and banking.
You will work with a wide range of people throughout the organisation, and have key relationships with those working on generous giving and vocations.
The Ideal Candidate
You must be a qualified accountant.
We are looking for someone is a qualified accountant, with charity accounting experience, and:
You will be someone who:
About Us:
Southwark is a diverse and vibrant Diocese in so many ways, from the energy of the inner city to the beauty of the Surrey Hills. We are one of the largest Dioceses in the Church of England, serving the people of South London and East Surrey. We take joy in the distinctiveness and variety of God’s gifts and people. You will find churches that offer welcome, care and dignity in Christ’s name to their parishes; chaplains walking along side those in education, hospitals, and prison; and pioneering communities seeking to reach out and serve in new ways.
We seek to be Christ-centred and outward-focused in all we do.
Applications will close on Friday 7th August 2026. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 17th August 2026.
Welcome to the Diocese of Southwark, where we seek to be Christ Centered Outward Focused in all we do.


Bible Society believes the Bible is God’s gift for God’s world. We share it because we believe it changes lives for good. We want Christians to be confident in the Bible’s truthfulness and reliability, and we want to change how people talk about it in wider society and invite them to see it as a source of wisdom and joy.
We're currently seeking a proactive and high-capacity individual to support our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and advance our mission. In this position, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the CEO can concentrate on strategic responsibilities while maintaining seamless communication with important contacts. This includes drafting and editing documents, diary management, providing support with event and travel logistics, and handling confidential and sensitive matters.
In addition to external tasks, you'll also play a key role in overseeing the CEO's day-to-day operations. This involves organising their schedule, managing expenses, minuting key meetings and providing other administrative support when needed. By managing the CEO’s time and workload effectively, you'll enable them to focus on critical tasks and leadership responsibilities. Your responsibilities will also include supporting the Board of Trustees, its committees and the Leadership Team, including organising meetings and taking minutes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for this role, along with a passion for Bible Society’s mission and for building strong relationships. The ideal candidate will be a confident administrator who is capable of aligning actions and priorities with our strategic and operational goals and will have the confidence to guide others accordingly. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a range of social media platforms is required, as is the ability to travel domestically in the UK and work irregular hours as needed.
In essence, you'll serve as a vital bridge between the CEO and stakeholders, advancing the organisation's mission through clear communication, relationship-building and strategic support. If you enjoy a dynamic environment, excel at building relationships and share our vision, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of Bible engagement and making a real impact worldwide!
In order to apply, please provide your CV and a 250-word cover letter summarising your motivation and describing how the Bible has influenced your life. For the purposes of your cover letter, we ask that you do not use AI-generated content. We would like to hear your own thoughts, experiences and motivations in your own words.
Bible Society is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. There is an occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian under The Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9).
Interview date: The first round interviews are online on 4 August 2026, and the second round interviews will be held at our Swindon office on 11 August 2026.
We believe the Bible is God's gift to the world. We want everyone to discover its message for themselves.


Join the Anglican Communion Office to provide professional leadership, oversight and delivery of safeguarding practice across the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) and the Anglican Alliance, and to support the Anglican Communion Safe Church Commission. Working within a trauma-informed and survivor-centred framework, the Safeguarding Manager will ensure that survivors’ experiences meaningfully inform safeguarding governance, strategy and practice, including when their voices are expressed in challenging or uncomfortable ways. The postholder will bring significant experience of delivering safeguarding work internationally, including training, capacity development or policy implementation across more than one country. They will be able to adapt safeguarding practice to different cultural, legal and ecclesial contexts. This is not an administrative or secretariat-based role. The postholder will be expected to contribute authoritatively, guide and steer safeguarding work and exercise professional independence within Commission meetings and governance settings.
Safeguarding leadership, governance and reporting
Policy, procedures and good practice
Case management and survivor support
Support for the Anglican Communion Safe Church Commission
Working alongside the Safe Church Commission consultant, the Safeguarding Manager will:
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help shape the next generation of Anglican advocates through a unique global programme of training, mentoring and action. Join the Anglican Communion Office to establish the Young Adult Anglican Advocacy Programme a hybrid training and mentoring scheme. The initiative will give selected young adults access to a year-long programme of online training modules, mentoring opportunities and in-person attendance at UN events, to equip them to advocate for social and political change in their own context and in line with their faith. The focus of this three-year role is to create a thriving alumni network who can work for change worldwide.
Annually:
In the first year:
In the second year:
In the third year:
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Main Purpose of the Post
The Chief Executive will have overall responsibility for all aspects of the day to day running of the RLSS and all its services. This will include management of staff and ensuring the services are meeting the needs of those who require them, in addition to managing finances, membership and external relationships. The post holder will be accountable to and work closely with the Board Chair and its Directors to set the strategic direction and further develop the business model which will serve Religious Life Groups for the future.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership and Governance
· Provide visible, ambitious, and focused leadership of the RLSS.
· Be overall responsible for the management of the RLSS working in conjunction with the Chair and Directors to provide leadership.
· Lead and contribute to the Board’s overall development of the strategy and annual plans to ensure achievement of a One Church approach to applying the Church’s safeguarding standards.
· Ensure risks to the overall objectives of the RLSS are identified, mitigated, and reported to the Board.
· Develop a culture of resilience, adaptability, and continuous learning within the organization to navigate challenges and maintain trust among victims/survivors and members.
· Develop and promote services and practice improvements which are designed to mitigate risk and improve understanding within safeguarding.
· Effectively sustain a culture that consistently meets the needs of and engages with victim/survivors and with Religious.
· Foster and develop a climate of shared accountabilities, learning and continuous improvement.
· Ensure the RLSS meets it statutory, legal, and regulatory obligations.
· Ensure appropriate presentation and reporting to the Board (and any sub committees and advisory groups) on the progress of the RLSS and on all matters relevant to the discharge of the Board’s responsibilities.
· Oversee all promotional activities, press releases, digital presence, radio, and newspaper interviews.
Staffing & Management.
· Be accountable for the recruitment, retention, ongoing development, and wellbeing of RLSS staff.
· Enthusiastically and effectively, lead, shape, and influence teams to deliver the vision and goals of RLSS to ensure best practice in the delivery of all its safeguarding services.
· Create a supportive working environment which promotes transparency and collaboration in safeguarding.
· Ensure that high quality people management is embedded across the service and foster a high performing culture with shared accountabilities and continuous improvement.
· Ensure the effective management and implementation of robust performance management and appraisal processes.
· Provide direction, support, and set clear objectives to immediate line reports.
· Provide or arrange professional supervision to safeguarding case working staff.
· Produce, review and update plans relating to service areas.
· Establish and maintain effective and secure record keeping systems.
· Ensure the management and implementation of regular quality assurance, audit, performance management and reporting, using effective management information systems, ensuring this meets CSSA’s requirements.
Collaboration/Networks.
· Contribute to strategic level initiatives with key partners, particularly the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) and relevant statutory agencies, to ensure joint planning, access to resources and the development of interagency strategies.
· Build strong and dynamic relationships and networks within and outside the Church to deliver better outcomes for Religious in safeguarding.
Policy and Procedure
· Ensure a robust and up to date Policy & Procedure framework approved by the Board is in place including HR, Health and Safety, Data Protection and operational delivery.
· Ensure there is a system in place to review approved policies and procedures to ensure that substantial changes or additions are brought to the Board for decision.
· Undertake operating compliance exercises including annual risk assessments, health and safety checks and reporting on incidents and near misses.
· Ensure
Finance & Resources
· In conjunction with the Board of Directors, develop a long-term funding strategy, including gathering data, completing research, developing models to ensure the service is cost effective.
· Agree and deliver to budget maintaining a reserve level in line with policy and monitor all budgets and provide financial reports to the Board of Directors.
· Be responsible and accountable for all finances and resources within the teams, ensuring value for money, the avoidance of waste, and the efficient and effective use of all resources.
· Ensure the equitable and timely allocation of work, assuring the most appropriate interventions that timescales are being met and appropriate records maintained.
· Be responsible for all contracts, tenancy agreements and leases.
· Have overall responsibility for the security of confidential information, use of computers and database information.
· Well-developed database and Microsoft Office skills.
This a summary of the key activities of the post. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list and the post-holder may be required to perform other duties which are appropriate to the scale and nature of the job role.
Role Requirements
Essential Criteria you need to be able to demonstrate:
Strategic and system leadership
• Experience of working at Chief Executive level in similar size/larger organisation.
• A strong track record leading organisations, setting direction and delivering outcomes
• Resilience and the ability to work under pressure whilst showing consideration to others.
Culture and capability building
• motivating people, driving, and evaluating performance, and building a positive and inclusive culture
Commercial and professional judgement
• Professional knowledge and experience that evidence a strategic and operational understanding of safeguarding
• Management skills including finance, planning, project management and marketing.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Experience of negotiating and managing contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and competence in using digital technology for service delivery across the organisation.
• A creative thinker, proven leader with a ‘can do’ attitude which is results orientated.
Stakeholder engagement and influence
• Interpersonal and listening skills; an ability to deal sensitively with those in Religious Life, Victims/Survivors public, the vulnerable and their families/representatives.
• Skills in conflict resolution, negotiation and problem solving.
• Experience of reviewing evidence and taking appropriate action where necessary; applying sound judgement, with an attention to detail; maintaining confidentiality and building trust
• Ability to respond, sensitively and fully to complaints.
Desirable Criteria you need to be able to demonstrate:
· Understanding of the way in which faith-based organisations respond effectively/ dysfunctionally to safeguarding issues
· Senior management experience in the charitable sector
Due Diligence – Please note that as part of the safer recruitment process, due diligence including social media checks will be undertaken on appointable candidates.
Committed to a safer Catholic Church. RLSS is an independent team of safeguarding professionals offering safeguarding services
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Wycliffe Bible Translators, we are working toward a world where everyone can know Jesus through the Bible. As our Supporter Care Team Leader, you will sit at the very heart of this mission. You will act as the vital bridge between our faithful supporters and the life-changing work of Bible translation worldwide, ensuring that those who partner with us through prayer and generosity feel genuinely valued, celebrated, and deeply connected to the impact of their contribution.
Key responsibilities:
For more information, see our application pack.
Benefits include:
It is an occupational requirement of this role that you have a clear, personal commitment to the beliefs set out in our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Position Statement.
A world where everyone can know Jesus through the Bible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a highly organised administrator with excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering outstanding support?
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our Ministries team, providing essential administrative support to senior leaders and helping to ensure the smooth running of a busy department.
In this varied role, you will manage and maintain databases, coordinate meetings and resources, process invoices, respond to enquiries and support projects that enable the work of ministries across the United Reformed Church. You will be confident using Microsoft Office, able to prioritise multiple tasks and enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.
If you are proactive, dependable and looking to make a meaningful contribution within an organisation committed to its people, values and purpose, we would love to hear from you.
We offer you a flexible and friendly hybrid work environment from the office in London and from home. The office is close to King Cross and Euston stations. The URC offers a generous pension contribution, annual leave of 31 days per year plus bank holidays and development opportunities.
If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please see our website for the full job description and application details. CV’s will be accepted with responses to job related questions.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 27 July 2026
Interview date: Monday 10 August 2026
Wherever you are on your journey, we are here for you. We are a community that shares Gods love and joy in the hope of making the world a better place

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Good financial management is key to our operational success and enables us to facilitate our vital work. The Finance Manager ensures the smooth, accurate, and compliant day-to-day financial operations of Prison Fellowship (PF). Overseeing transactional processing, payroll, and local group accounting, while supporting the Head of Finance with management accounts and year-end audit preparation, this role is pivotal in enabling PF to deliver our mission and meet strategic objectives.
Either full or part accounting qualifications and experience of Sage50 cloud book-keeping is preferred, as is a working knowledge of MS Office systems. Above all, we are looking for a capable, proactive individual who sees their work as vital to PF's broader strategy, with a genuine passion to support our mission through excellent financial management.
PF is a Christian organisation.
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Hours: Full-time (40 hours) . We would also consider Part time option of 4 days per week (32 hours)
Reporting to: Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO)
This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys combining hands-on financial management with process improvement and strategic support. Working closely with the Chief Finance & Operations Officer, you will play a key role in delivering robust financial management, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting effective decision-making across the College.
About the Role
As Finance Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the College's finance function, including:
This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong technical knowledge and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to colleagues from a range of backgrounds.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
It would be an advantage if you have experience within a charity, higher education or not-for-profit environment and are studying towards or hold a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
Apply
If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a rewarding role where your expertise will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.For further information on the College, our beautiful rural location and where to send your CV to apply, please visit our website.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and interviews scheduled throughout the summer. We anticipate the successful candidate to be in post by end of September 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Woodlands Church Family has grown from one small church plant to over 2,000 people across eight sites, but we remain one church sharing one vision:
To see Bristol transformed by the love and power of God.
We have an exciting opportunity and are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join our WCF Finance Team.
About the role
You will be working with our WCF Finance Committee to provide high-quality financial information and support to the senior leadership team, trustees and finance committee of Woodlands Church Family.
This role also manages the day-to-day record keeping and financial management of the charity, produces accurate and timely reports and oversees the key financial processes and controls of the charity.
Candidates should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, able to take initiative, work well in a team and be sympathic to our goal to see the church community grow in their faith and reach the city for Jesus.
What you'll be working on:
1. Management reporting
2. Budget and Reconciliation of income and expenses for Conferences, Weekends Away and other events
3. Controls and Procedures
4. Restricted Funds
5. Audit and Year End
6. Payroll
7. Giving and Gift Aid
8. Investments
9. Budgets
10. Line management of Finance Administrator
11. Governance support
Full Job Description available to view in the application resources below.
Terms
The post is subject to satisfactory references.
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all our employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK as we will have to verify this before you can start work.
Reporting and Line management
Accountable to the WCF Finance Committee and line managed by a member of that committee
Benefits
In-house training and support of personal and professional development
Cycle to Work Scheme
Holiday Buy Back Scheme (up to one week's additional leave per year, pro rata)
Closing date: Thursday 6 August 2026.
Please note that we may close this vacancy earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a forward-thinking finance leader who thrives on building a high-performing team and delivering a highly efficient and dependable finance function?
Wycliffe Bible Translators is one of the most exciting Christian charities to work for. We are a dynamic organisation with a big vision – a world where everyone can know Jesus through the Bible.
As our Assistant Director of Finance, you will hold direct operational accountability for our processes and outputs, serving as a vital steward of the resources that support our global mission. We are looking for a relational, rigorous accountant eager to serve as a key deputy and strategic partner. You will own the integrity of our financial engine, but you will use a business-partnering approach to work alongside our departments to best serve the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
Benefits include:
It is an occupational requirement of this role that you have a clear, personal commitment to the beliefs set out in our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Position Statement.
A world where everyone can know Jesus through the Bible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and experienced individual to design creative resources for print and digital platforms. The Graphic Designer will design creative and compelling graphics in a range of formats.
Applicants should have strong attention to detail skills and enjoy combining expertise in print and digital content to elevate our external presence. The role also requires someone motivated by their Christian faith with a personal interest and heart for the people of the Middle East and North Africa.
The Graphic Designer role reports to the Communications & Marketing Manager and will make a real difference to the lives of millions of people in the Middle East and North Africa by deepening understanding and engagement from individual supporters across the UK.
The Communications & Marketing team is responsible for increasing the profile and standing of SAT-7 across the UK, reaching more Christians, church, press, media, political and voluntary networks, by communicating relevant news and current affairs from the MENA region and its Church, producing high-quality creative print publications and resources, plus digital media and marketing content that demonstrates the life-changing impact of SAT-7, and deepens understanding, engagement, giving, and prayer.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
ABOUT YOU
Essential Skills and Abilities Required
Desirable Skills and Abilities
HOW TO APPLY
We’d love to hear from you! To apply, please visit our website direcrly for further details. You will need to email a covering letter, CV and application form to be considered.
Growing Church in the Middle East and North Africa, confident in Christian faith and witness, serving the community, contributing to society & culture
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Job Title: Multimedia Journalist
Salary: £12,200 for 14 hours p.w. (£30,500 full-time equivalent)
Location: London office (Blackfriars)
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: Part-time (14 hours per week) worked on shifts between 6am and 6pm Monday to Friday, plus one weekend per month (TOIL provided)
Reporting to: News Editor
Want to tell stories that matter to thousands of Christians across the UK?
Premier, Europe’s largest Christian media agency, is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to help shape our coverage of around 3,000 stories a year across radio, online and print.
Our newsroom works at pace to find the issues that matter to our audience and tell them creatively and compellingly across multiple platforms. We are looking for a sharp, original storyteller with strong news judgement, the ability to spot and develop stories, and the confidence to respond well under pressure.
This is a mid-level role for an experienced journalist who can spot original angles, respond quickly to breaking news, and produce compelling content across multiple platforms. You’ll produce engaging news and current affairs content including radio bulletins, interviews, special reports and written articles. You will also help shape the daily agenda, contribute to forward planning, and ensure all output meets high editorial, legal and regulatory standards.
About you:
Premier is looking for someone who not only has the professional skills for the role, but who is also aligned with our mission to help people encounter God through media and experience renewal.
Please note: this role has a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to have a personal Christian faith.
You will bring:
• Significant journalism experience in broadcast, print or digital media with a strong portfolio of work and the ability to produce compelling content for both broadcast and digital platforms.
• Strong news judgement and excellent writing skills for broadcast and digital
• Ability to source, verify and develop original stories independently
• Confidence interviewing senior figures and working accurately under deadline pressure
• A strong understanding of media law, Ofcom standards, and editorial compliance
• A proven interest in and understanding of the Christian faith and Church and the ability to represent Premier’s voice with wisdom, professionalism and sensitivity.
Information for candidates
Why Join Premier?
Premier offers a great place to work, with people that support, encourage and look after one another. You will love coming into work, both in person and virtually!
Competitive salary and benefits package:
• Flexible working arrangements based on the requirements of the role
• 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata for part-time roles) plus UK bank holidays
• Additional leave on your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance with online GP scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Enhanced Family leave and Pay
In addition we offer:
• Mission-Driven Work: Take the opportunity to make a tangible impact by contributing to a mission that reaches millions of people.
• Dynamic Team Culture: Join a supportive, creative, and passionate team that values innovation and collaboration.
• Growth Opportunities: Benefit from ongoing professional development in a role where your contributions are truly valued.
Application Process
• All applications need to be completed online using our recruitment system (linked from our adverts).
• You will be asked to answer a number of questions before submitting your application – please ensure you provide information on how your skills and experience meet the requirements for this role.
Ready to make a lasting Impact? Apply now with your CV Cover Letter plus evidence of your work (preferably broadcast, print and digital)
Premier exists to help people encounter God through media.


Community Engagement and Social Action Adviser
Based at the Diocesan Office, Rochester (with hybrid working)
Full-time (4 year FTC)
Grade 6 | Salary: £37,121
Are you passionate about the Church’s role at the heart of community life? Do you have the drive to support parishes in living out their faith through social action and local engagement? Are you someone who can help deliver and organise the strategic vision of the diocese?
The Diocese of Rochester is seeking a Community Engagement and Social Action Adviser to join our dynamic team supporting parishes as they respond to the needs of their communities. You’ll work to equip churches to live out the third and fourth Marks of Mission—responding to human need and transforming unjust structures—enabling local Christian communities to show God’s love in action.
About the Role
Reporting to the Lead Community Engagement and Social Action (CESA) Adviser, you’ll play a key part in helping churches understand their local contexts and develop impactful responses to social needs. You’ll support parishes in accessing data, funding opportunities, and partnerships, help grow volunteer-led community initiatives across the Diocese, and collaborate with multiple workstreams, contributing to the wider strategic aims of our programme.
Your key responsibilities will include;
· Planning and supporting the delivery of diocesan community engagement and social action initiatives
· Taking the lead on some of the key social issues affecting local communities
· Nurturing positive working relationships with parishes
· Offering advice and signposting on funding, partnerships, and best practice
· Developing and analysing local demographic data to inform parish strategy
· Delivering and collating surveys and listening exercises, and facilitating events and focus groups
· Coordinating and expanding community networks across the Diocese
· Encouraging and equipping parish volunteers and community hubs
· Building strong relationships with parishes and external partner organisations
· Acting as a bridge between local churches and wider community stakeholders
· Working in collaboration with other departments within the Diocese on shared endeavours that help support the Diocesan Strategy.
You will be a visible and supportive presence across the Diocese—helping churches to connect deeply with their communities and respond with creativity, compassion, and confidence.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
· A disciple of Jesus with a deep commitment to faith in action and social justice
· Passionate about faith in action and addressing the 3rd and 4th Marks of Mission
· Experienced in community engagement, social action or the voluntary sector through working in the charity, local authority or public sector
· Has experience of organising and leaving events and focus groups
· A skilled communicator who is approachable, encouraging, and adaptable
· A natural networker who can build strong partnerships across sectors
· Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects
· Experienced in project coordination and working with volunteers
· Comfortable analysing and presenting data to support local planning
· Confident using Microsoft Office and digital communication tools
Desirable: Bid-writing experience, and familiarity with Church of England parish structures and contexts.
There is an Occupational Requirement (OR) for the postholder to be a communicant member of the Church of England (or a Church in communion with it, or a member Church of Churches Together in England, Council of Churches for Britain and Ireland, or the Evangelical Alliance).
This role will include travel across the Diocese including some evenings and weekends.
What we can offer:
· Flexible working, hybrid working and TOIL
· Generous holiday entitlement
· Contributory pension scheme
· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes.
We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide-range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Closing date for applications: 26 July, 2026
Interviews will be held on: 5 August, 2026
A diverse and vibrant community of faith, we share the vision that we are Called Together to change, serve and grow the Church



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