About the Role
Working within the Strategic Programmes Team, you will help manage and deliver strategic initiatives funded through the Diocesan Growth Programme, with a particular focus on the Revitalisation Stream.
You will work closely with parish leaders, diocesan colleagues and national Church partners to support churches in developing mission plans, accessing funding and delivering projects that make a lasting impact.
- Support parishes to develop mission plans and secure funding approvals.
- Work alongside church leaders to deliver strategic projects and achieve agreed outcomes.
- Monitor programme performance, risks, outcomes and learning.
- Produce reports and updates for diocesan boards and stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships with churches and partners across the Diocese and wider Church.
- Support evaluation activities that demonstrate impact and inform future growth initiatives.
About You
We're looking for someone who is highly organised, collaborative and confident working with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will bring:
- Experience of leading complex programmes or significant projects.
- Strong project and programme management skills, including risk, change and issue management.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to analyse information and present data and learning clearly to stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Good financial and reporting skills.
- Experience of delivering projects within a church, charity or faith-based setting would be advantageous.
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.
- 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
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.