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We are seeking a Local Ministry Development Lead to help grow and sustain lay ministry across Cornwall. This is a new role and a unique opportunity to shape the future of ministry in a beautiful and spiritually rich part of the country, working alongside clergy, lay leaders, and diocesan colleagues to support collaborative, context-based leadership.
You will be leading the development, training, and support of local lay ministry across the Diocese of Truro, with a particular focus on discerning, training, and commissioning Local Leaders as part of the Oversight–Local pattern of ministry.
This role will contribute directly to our strategic organisational priorities, and support our commitment to Growing Younger by enabling intergenerational, inclusive, and contextually rooted leadership.
We value work-life balance and employee wellbeing and are committed to supporting your development. We offer benefits such as flexible working, up to 26 days annual leave, a range of wellbeing activities and the Church of England Pension Scheme. More information on this here.
The closing date for applications is 12noon on Thursday 2 July 2026 with interviews being held 21 July 2026 in Truro.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, we would particularly welcome applications from those with a disability, or from a global majority heritage background, as these groups are currently under-represented in our staff.
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The Diocese of Truro strives to be trauma informed, and is committed to developing safer policies, cultures, and practices.
Due to the nature of the role, there is an occupational requirement to be a practising Christian.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We will be a diocese that reaches out to children, young people, and families. We will be a diocese that is good news for the most disadvantaged.
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Ascension Community Trust (ACT) is a much-loved community-based charity in Custom House, Newham. We deliver a range of projects including Newham District Foodbank (a Trussell Trust foodbank), welfare benefits advice, ESOL classes, work with adults with learning difficulties, as well as work with children, young people and their families.
This an exciting time for the programme with a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school being build next door to our centre, and with established relationships with several care homes – we expect that this programme will go from strength to strength.
The programme currently consists of:
· Inclusive Art Group
· Supported Volunteering
· Weekly Community Meal
We are seeking a competent manager for a one year fixed contract to cover maternity leave.
You will have the leadership skills to support a small team of sessional staff. You will be at ease in relating to adults as well as their parents and carers. You will be passionate about the well being and integration of people with learning difficulties with an understanding of their needs.
Christian belief is not a requirement of the role; however, it is essential that the successful candidate will be comfortable working in sympathy with our values.
If you share our values and want to make an impact within Newham, then we look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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School Governance and Admissions Officer
The Diocese supports Church of England schools across Sussex, working to ensure every child flourishes. The vision for education is “Deeply Christian, serving the common good.”
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced governance professional to step into a strategic, system-wide role, influencing governance practice across the large and diverse family of 154 Church of England schools within the Diocese.
Position: School Governance and Admissions Officer
Location: Hove/Hybrid (You will be expected to work at the Hove office at least 50% of the week)
Salary: £30,970 per annum (pro rata FTE £44,242 pa)
Hours: Part-time – 26.25 hours per week (0.7 FTE) - flexi time available
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 12 July 2026
Interview Date: Hove on 24 July 2026
About the Role
Reporting to the Diocesan Director of Education, you will act as a trusted adviser and expert, supporting governing bodies, senior leaders and school trusts to deliver strong, effective and values-led governance.
You will work alongside senior leaders and governance professionals as a respected expert in your field, helping to shape governance practice across the Diocese.
There is an expectation that at least 50% of the working week will be spent at the diocesan office at Hove, unless visiting schools.
You will:
- Advise governing bodies, headteachers and trust leaders on governance, compliance and admissions
- Support Multi Academy Trusts in navigating governance and diocesan requirements
- Lead and deliver high-quality training for governors and governance professionals
- Contribute to governance reviews and improvement work in schools
- Translate complex policy into clear, practical guidance
- Build strong partnerships with schools, trusts and local authorities
About You
You’ll bring:
- Strong knowledge of governance frameworks and regulatory requirements
- Experience working with boards, governing bodies or committees
- The ability to build relationships and influence at senior levels
- Confidence in interpreting legislation and applying it in practice
This role would particularly suit Governance Professionals / Clerks looking to move into a strategic advisory role, Governance Leads within Multi Academy Trusts or Local Authority governance officers seeking wider system influence.
You will be expected to support the Christian ethos of Church of England education.
Why join the team?
- A genuinely strategic governance role with system-wide impact
- Opportunity to influence governance across 154 schools
- A supportive and collaborative diocesan team
- Generous pension (15.1% employer contribution)
- A role combining professional challenge with strong social purpose
You can view full details of the in the job description and person specification when you apply.
About the Organisation
The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.
As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.
What is on offer:
- A 0.7 pro-rata entitlement to 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year.
- Flexi-time and the opportunity to apply to use the DBF’s remote working policy to work from home.
- Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities.
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post will involve travelling around the Diocese, some evening work and occasional work at weekends.
You may have experience in roles such as Governance, School Governance, Governance Adviser, Governance Officer.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
