Interim Ministry Support Officer

The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit an Interim Ministry Support Officer who will provide operational delivery, administrative coordination and consistent pastoral support across ordained ministry pathways, particularly discernment, IME Phase 2 and clergy transitions, under the strategic oversight of the Directors of Ministry.

The role will provide additional capacity across key areas of the team’s work during a period of review and development, maintaining continuity in core operational support while the Ministry Team aligns its structures and ways of working with emerging diocesan strategy and priorities.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be committed to collaborative ministry, with a proven ability to work well within a newly reorganised and highly motivated team. They will have a proven ability to undertake detailed work involving planning, process and organisation, including meeting specific deadlines.

Part Time – 28 hours per week

This is an interim, fixed-term post for a period of 9 months

(Actual salary for working 28 hours is £22969.58 – £24089.40)

For an informal conversation, please contact Simon Chesters

The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate.

An Occupational Requirement exists for the postholder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010.

Applications from all under-represented groups are particularly welcomed.

Chester Diocesan Board of Finance is a company limited by guarantee registered in England (no 7826) and a registered charity (no 248968)