We are seeking a creative individual for an exciting new role supporting the Learning Development Manager, as part of the St Peter’s College team, to deliver high-quality digital learning resources. These resources support the formation and lifelong learning of lay and ordained leaders and the wider church community.

Over the last year of living under restrictions, there has been a much greater openness to digital resources and most of our churches now have a much greater online presence. We are maximising our impact by fully embracing a blended approach to all of our learning processes.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
• To help promote the delivery of the diocesan strategy by developing content for online learning resources and related materials that support the formation and lifelong learning of lay and ordained leaders and the wider church community.
• To promote, develop and support digital and blended learning in a creative and dynamic way, working collaboratively with the St Peter’s and Parish Support Teams.

This role will be responsible for the development, management and implementation of a collection of inter-related projects.  These projects comprise the implementation of two of the recommendations in the IICSA Report and other related developments which the Church has been planning.

In Phase One, this programme of projects will be introduced with a group of “pathfinder” dioceses and cathedrals. Following evaluation and adjustment, Phase Two will be rolled out across the Church.

The five projects which make up this role are:

1. The implementation of IICSA Recommendation 1

This is a major structural change in which the role of “Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser” changes to a new one of “Diocesan Safeguarding Officer” with greater autonomy. Supervision arrangements also change from being arranged locally to being directly supervised and quality assured by the National Safeguarding Team.

2. The introduction on a pilot basis of a “regionalised” model of support for dioceses and cathedrals in respect of safeguarding.

This is the second major, and related, structural change. In this pilot Regional Safeguarding Leads (RSLs) will be appointed to work with small groups of dioceses and cathedrals. The RSLs will supervise the dioceses’ / cathedrals’ safeguarding advisers but will also lead cross-diocese developments such as survivor engagement, sharing of expertise and good practice, joint commissioning of resources, peer review.

3.The implementation of IICSA Recommendation 8.

This involves the design and implementation of independent external auditing of the Church’s safeguarding practices.

4. The introduction of the Church’s quality assurance framework and national safeguarding standards.

The Church has a draft quality assurance framework. This now needs to be introduced into use in the pathfinder dioceses and cathedrals so that it can be further developed in readiness for implementation across the Church.

5. The development of a consistent methodology to enable dioceses and cathedrals to assess local safeguarding need and determine the resources needed to deliver good safeguarding practice.

The 42 dioceses and 42 cathedrals are responsible for the funding of their safeguarding arrangements (which include, for example, investigation of allegations, responding to survivors, training, quality assurance). The level of funding varies considerably between dioceses / cathedrals. One reason for this is the lack of a consistent methodology to assess both local need and the resources needed to achieve a good standard of safeguarding.

The role is based in the National Safeguarding Team but also links with the Church’s Project Management Office.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning and co-designing (with the pathfinder dioceses and cathedrals) the projects and proactively monitoring progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action.
• Ensuring the integrity and coherence of the projects, and its continuous alignment with organisational strategies and departmental goals.
• Developing the plans for the delivery of the individual projects, setting out the key actions, steps and timescales needed for each project, the critical paths and the co-dependencies / interfaces between them.
• Leading on the direct management and delivery of specific elements of the projects. 
• Establishing effective working relationships (individually and collectively) with the key stakeholders in the pathfinder dioceses and cathedrals. This will include, in particular, bishops, diocesan secretaries, deans, cathedral administrators, and diocesan and cathedral safeguarding advisers.
• Supporting the pathfinder dioceses and cathedrals in the establishment of local project groups and governance arrangements.
• Developing arrangements for the engagement of victims and survivors of abuse in co-design and programme development.
• Managing risks to the programme's successful outcome.
• Developing the evaluation framework for Phase 1 and potentially leading the evaluation process.
• Developing the plan for roll out of the projects across the Church in Phase 2.

The main duties and responsibilities of your post are outlined in your job description.  This list is not exhaustive and is intended to reflect your main tasks and areas of work.  Changes may occur over time and you will be expected to agree any reasonable changes to your job description that are commensurate with your banding and in line with the general nature of your post.  You will be consulted about any changes to your job description before these are implemented.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Skills and Aptitudes

• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills including the ability to clearly communicate technical / complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to build relationships, trust and credibility with a wide range of diverse stakeholders including the ultimate beneficiaries of the change management.
• Able to influence and persuade at all levels and with a range of stakeholders.

Knowledge / Experience

• Significant experience in complex programme and project manager roles, including:
• Experience managing end-to-end projects (full project life cycle) that include substantive business change and transformation elements (i.e. not only technical activities).
• Experience managing multiple projects in parallel.
• Reporting to the senior leadership.
• Proven track record of proactively delivering successful results.
• Experience using Microsoft Project or another equivalent Project Management Information System.
• Good knowledge of Excel (e.g. pivot tables, diagrams, formulas).
• Good knowledge of project finance and budgeting.
• Experience of working in and leading multi-disciplinary teams in a complex environment

Personal Attributes

• Able to be rational, objective and unbiased when making decisions and taking action.
• Relational: emotionally intelligent and expert in valuing and managing relationships with others as the means of delivering change.
• Politically astute – understanding, and managing successfully, organisational politics.
• Principled – strong value base and committed to doing the right thing.
• Brave – willing to challenge others (including those with power) constructively.
• Self-reflexive, welcoming and using feedback.
• In sympathy with the aims of the Church of England.

Education / Professional qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• Formal qualification in Project Management e.g. PMP (PMI), Prince2 Practitioner (Axelos), PPQ (APM) or equivalent certification.

Circumstances

• This role will require some travel to different dioceses involved in the programme.

DESIRABLE

• Understanding of the structures of the Church of England.
• Experience working for the Church of England, for Christian Charities, in the public or charity sectors.

Interviews and assessments will take place on either Thursday 3rd June 2021 or Monday 7th June 2021

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding, experienced Health Safety and Wellbeing (HS&W) professional who is values-driven to contribute at a parish level in the life of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth.

We are looking for someone who can bring intellect and emotional intelligence to operating in a complex environment. You will have a successful track record in providing reports to senior board level and have the personal touch to innovate and drive sustainable change. You will be an exceptional communicator who can quickly develop strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Fundamentally, too, you will be passionate about realising our vision of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his Church.

This role will support the Diocese in all aspects of HS&W to ensure that the Diocese provides a safe physical environment to minimise risk to clergy, employees, and visitors. To assist the Trustees, Diocesan Curia and Diocesan Parishes in meeting their statutory obligations for HS&W matters at work, including statutory training and reporting and acting as the Diocesan Competent Person.  

You will have the NEBOSH Certificate and fire safety experience or qualifications, and a significant interest in property and facilities management, ideally also with experience of working in the charitable sector. You need to demonstrate that, working with clergy and others, you can influence and shape our health and safety and wellbeing strategies and plans. You must be able to balance the provision of strategic advice with a willingness to be hands on and directly lead on operational matters. You will demonstrate the ability to improve confidence in the HS&W agenda through high levels of competence and will be expected to role model the Diocesan Trust values and behaviours.

Please apply by sending in the following: 

Covering letter:  Please tell us how your motivation, values, skills, experience and personal qualities demonstrate your suitability for the role (around 500 words). Please make it clear why you are excited about this role, and why you specifically want to work for the Diocese of Portsmouth.  

Current CV and the details of two referees: This should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). Please include your current or most recent employer as one of your referees   

Closing date for applications: Monday 19th April 2021 at 1700 hours  

Interview Date: To be confirmed  

Notes to candidates   

1. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.   

2. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.   

3. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant Diocesan Terms and Conditions of Service.   

4. New employees to the Diocese will be subject to a probationary period of six months.   

Brilliant opportunity for a dynamic, committed Christian, with a vibrant faith, to facilitate the growth of faith in parents, children and young people, using excellent relationships our church has in Willenhall Coventry. The role includes some practical missional working with families supporting parenting and other difficulties. Great prospects for identifying, developing, implementing and reflecting on projects and initiatives that enable young parents, children and young people to have a life-enhancing encounter with the Christian faith and the person of Jesus Christ.

You will have a proven ability to lead and organise others, coupled with the ability to work constructively as a member of a team. You will have the demonstrated ability to communicate the Christian gospel effectively to families, children and young people and to equip them to grow in their faith. You will be a creative person who identifies opportunities and inspires others to try new things,  and have a good track record of working within a church context on a variety of community activities. You will have excellent interpersonal and social skills and be able to relate well to a wide range of people, both from within and outside the church, including schools.

You are someone who is able to:

• Create a culture that recognises and welcomes the capacity of young parents, children and young people to transform the Church and the world.
• Ensure that all relevant regulations for working with young children are understood, adhered to and complied with.
• Develop and manage budgets and expenditure.
• Assist with identification and applications to grants to support the projects.
• Be aware of issues around mental health in young parents and young people.

You will be a mature Christian with a firm faith, sympathetic and able to work within the church tradition of St John the Divine Willenhall Coventry (Middle). You will be committed to growing in your faith and able to organise your time to include space for both personal prayer and bible study. You need to be willing to be a committed member of St John the Divine Willenhall and play a full part in our life. You will be professional, friendly and approachable, including when under pressure, culturally sensitive and able to work with people from different backgrounds. You will be discreet and trustworthy, able to sensitively manage private or confidential information.

Qualifications

• A standard of education commensurate to this role.
• Ideally a theological qualification or training qualification to work with parents, children/young people or equivalent experience.
• Full driving licence.
• It is an Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010) of this post to have a committed Christian faith and be actively involved in worshiping in a church community.
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• Start date – Flexible
• Contract – This is a fixed term appointment for an initial 3 years. It will have a probationary period of six months.
• Hours – 25 hours per week including attendance at Sunday morning service, weekly daytime and evening activities, meetings and training.
• Employer – The Parochial Parish Council of St John the Divine Willenhall Coventry.
• Salary + Pension – We can offer an annual salary of £24,000 gross per annum (based on a 37 Hour week) pro rata (£12,700 – 16,000) per annum  subject to experience, plus pension.
• Annual Leave – Five weeks (120 Hours including a maximum of 5 Sundays).

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth

Job Description – Grant & Campaign Co-ordinator

£30,000 per annum plus defined benefits contributory pension

Full time 35 hours per week, flexible working/occasional evening and weekend duties

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Fundraising.

About us

The Diocese of Portsmouth comprises 90 parishes across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire (except Slough), South Oxfordshire, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Formed 19th May 1882 by the division of the Diocese of Southwark, the Diocese of Portsmouth has a presence in every community and can offer ministry and mission to all who come to us, working towards the Bishop’s vision of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his church.

Purpose

• To play a key role within a small but growing Development / Fundraising team.
• The post will primarily be to prepare applications to a range of funders, in order to secure support for a variety of projects across the Diocese.
• Research, prepare and submit well written applications based on information provided by the team and/or Parishes with bids of four, five and six figures to trusts, foundations and statutory bodies.
• This position will involve developing relationships with funders, building cases for support, working across different teams and researching potential funding opportunities.
• The post will lead on delivering parish engagement and community consultation exercises
• The successful candidate will play a central role in the delivery of fundraising campaigns
• Provide support to other fundraising activities as required

The role will include working with a CRM for monitoring, tracking and co-ordinating projects.

Please apply by sending in the following:

Covering letter:  Please tell us how your motivation, values, skills, experience and personal qualities demonstrate your suitability for the role (around 500 words). Please make it clear why you are excited about this role, and why you specifically want to work for the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Current CV and the details of two referees: This should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). Please include your current or most recent employer as one of your referees.

Closing date for applications:  14th May 2021

Notes to candidates

1. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

2. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

3. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant Diocesan Terms and Conditions of Service.

4. New employees to the Diocese will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

Diverse Communications Assistant role working within the Fundraising Department for an established animal rescue and rehoming centre in rural Leicestershire.

This is a varied and exciting opportunity to combine a love of animals with a passion for online fundraising and event co-ordination. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm for the charity sector and ideas on how we can continue to grow our supporter base. There is some flexibility with hours of work and there is potential for the right candidate to start or continue on the path towards an interesting and rewarding career in charity fundraising.

Candidates looking for career changes from the fields of marketing, copywriting, digital marketing, administration, communications or events management may find this a good fit. However, we are open-minded about candidates’ backgrounds. The role is office-based and while there are annual events to attend and some ‘hands-on’ work, good administrative skills and attention to detail are more important.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth

Communications Officer

£28,000 per annum pro rata 28 hours a week (4 days) plus defined benefits contributory pension

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Fundraising.

About us

The Diocese of Portsmouth comprises 90 parishes across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire (except Slough), South Oxfordshire, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Formed 19th May 1882 by the division of the Diocese of Southwark, the Diocese of Portsmouth has a presence in every community and can offer ministry and mission to all who come to us, working towards the Bishop’s vision of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his church.

Purpose

• The Communications Officer will support the Director of Communications and Fundraising across various communication disciplines, providing practical support to a variety of stakeholders as directed. Stakeholders may include the Bishop and Bishop’s office staff, clergy, central departments and framework teams, schools, parishes, and external audiences where necessary.
• Create relevant and engaging content, particularly using copy and photography, but also using video, audio and graphical content where necessary. Will work as part of a team to ensure delivery across a multitude of channels; including websites, intranet, social and digital channels, printed and digital resources; aimed at both internal and external audiences; consistent with the Bishop’s vision and mission.
• The Communications Officer will support the Director of Communications and Fundraising to provide a press office function. Duties will include helping to write, prepare and distribute press releases to various stakeholders and external media agencies, covering diocesan events where necessary and supporting parishes with press enquiries and opportunities locally.
• Lead on the delivery of the charities digital and printed newsletters, social media channels and internal employee forums, preparing action plans for the delivery of content, planning gatherings and setting up of agendas for forum’s, working with colleagues to ensure that regular and up to date communications are representative of the charities’ priorities and key messaging.

Establish a network of voluntary communication ambassadors across the parishes and ensure that ambassadors have the information and practical support needed to develop a good communications profile, consistent with the Bishop’s vision and mission.

Please apply by sending in the following:

Covering letter:  Please tell us how your motivation, values, skills, experience and personal qualities demonstrate your suitability for the role (around 500 words). Please make it clear why you are excited about this role, and why you specifically want to work for the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Current CV and the details of two referees: This should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). Please include your current or most recent employer as one of your referees.

Closing date for applications:  14th May 2021

Notes to candidates

1. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

2. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

3. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant Diocesan Terms and Conditions of Service.

4. New employees to the Diocese will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth

Job Description – Web and Digital Developer

£25,000 per annum pro rata 21 hours a week (3 days) plus defined benefits contributory pension

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Fundraising.

About us

The Diocese of Portsmouth comprises 90 parishes across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire (except Slough), South Oxfordshire, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Formed 19th May 1882 by the division of the Diocese of Southwark, the Diocese of Portsmouth has a presence in every community and can offer ministry and mission to all who come to us, working towards the Bishop’s vision of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his church.

Purpose

• Responsible for developing and administering the organisation’s web platforms. There are currently 5 web platforms.
• Responsible for supporting parishes to develop a high-quality web presence.

• Manage the relationship with our chosen external partner and work with our IT team to roll out and embed a newly developed organisation wide SharePoint Intranet solution.
• Support Intranet Content Leaders in creating engaging and dynamic content for their departments and teams.
• Provide training, and signposting opportunities for collaboration with intranet users.

• Work with the Communications Manager to develop the organisation’s digital and social channels and for delivering content and campaigns on a regular basis, also working with parishes to develop a high quality digital and social presence.

Proactively assessing additional digital channels and tools, and delivering

Please apply by sending in the following:

Covering letter:  Please tell us how your motivation, values, skills, experience and personal qualities demonstrate your suitability for the role (around 500 words). Please make it clear why you are excited about this role, and why you specifically want to work for the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Current CV and the details of two referees: This should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). Please include your current or most recent employer as one of your referees.

Closing date for applications:  14th May 2021

Notes to candidates

1. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

2. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

3. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant Diocesan Terms and Conditions of Service.

4. New employees to the Diocese will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

The successful candidate will  apply sound methodology, a digital approach and entrepreneurship to build on existing successes and accelerate the growth of income to the Cathedral across a range of activities in a sustainable manner. The successful applicant will believe in and bring new energy to the Cathedral’s ambition and be able to communicate that compellingly to existing and all audiences (including donors).