Interim Ministry Support Officer

Overview

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.

• Provide operational delivery, administrative coordination and pastoral support across ordained ministry pathways, particularly discernment, IME Phase 2 and clergy transitions, under the strategic oversight of the Directors of Ministry.
• 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.

• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to collaborative ministry, with the ability to work well within a newly reorganised and highly motivated team.
• Proven ability to undertake detailed work involving planning, process and organisation, including meeting specific deadlines.

The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./vacancies

PLEASE NOTE:

Applications for this post should not be made through Pathways. Please apply by using the diocesan application form found on the Diocesan website (using the link in the text above) or the copy attached in word format at the bottom of this page.

Completed application forms should be returned by email to: recruitmentlican.org

For an informal conversation, please contact Simon Chesters: simon.chesterslican.org

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.