About the Role
Working closely with the Diocesan Secretary, Bishops, Archdeacons and other senior leaders, you will lead the delivery and continued development of the Diocesan Growth Strategy.
You will provide strategic oversight of major programmes and projects with a combined budget exceeding £10 million.
This includes leading a multidisciplinary team, strengthening programme governance and ensuring investment delivers measurable mission impact.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery and development of a portfolio of strategic programmes and projects
- Translating diocesan priorities into achievable plans and measurable outcomes
- Overseeing programme governance, performance reporting, risk management and evaluation
- Managing programme budgets, resources and delivery
- Leading, supporting and developing the Strategic Programmes team
- Building effective relationships with parishes, clergy, diocesan boards, senior leaders and national church partners
- Providing clear analysis, reports and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
About You
You will be a wise, experienced and collaborative leader who can work strategically within a complex, faith-based organisation.
You will have:
Significant experience of leading large and complex programmes
Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders
Strong engagement and influencing skills at all levels
Experience of managing budgets, resources and programme performance
Excellent analytical, communication and report-writing skills
The ability to turn strategic priorities into practical plans
The confidence and judgement to work effectively with senior leaders
The enthusiasm and self-motivation to lead and inspire others
A Genuine Occupational Requirement applies under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, and the successful candidate must be a practising Christian.
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:
- 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year
- Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0 and 6%
- Employee Assistance Programme with access to GP appointments, counselling and financial and legal support
- Flexible working, free parking, a ride to work scheme and development opportunities
Other roles you may have experience of could include
Head of Programmes
Director of Programmes
Strategic Programmes Manager
Programme Director
Head of Strategy
Portfolio Director
Transformation Director or Head of Strategic Development.