Are you a courageous Christian leader with extensive project and change management experience. Do you feel called to coordinate the delivery of the mission, people and finance initiatives that underpin our vision and 5 strategic paths (priorities)? Do you want to Make Jesus Christ Known in every place, so that all may flourish and grow, seeking his Kingdom here and now?
If this is you, we would really like to meet you.
You will join the Parish Support, Governance and Administration team on a full-time three year fixed-term contract, leading and managing the Programme Office with two staff, responsible for the successful delivery of the ten-year vision and strategy programme. The Diocese of Salisbury is a medium sized organisation with a huge reach – with thousands of young people in our church schools, and hundreds of churches across Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Devon and the Channel Islands, we support people of all ages.
We are looking for a person with strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to bring order to complex situations and find innovative ways of solving or pre-empting problems. You will be confident in engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders with differing viewpoints, thinking strategically and acting pragmatically.
This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement under the provisions made in the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder is an active and practising Christian. The successful candidate will be in alignment with the vision, aims and ethos of the Church of England and your appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Salary Up to £61,950 (Grade 2E)
Closing date Wednesday 8 May
Shortlisting Friday 10 May
Interview Tuesday 14 May in person in Salisbury (afternoon)