Previous applicants need not apply.
Working hours
A full-time post of 35 hours per week (part‑time with a minimum of approximately 28 hours per week will also be considered), with the opportunity for home or hybrid working and flexible working.
Salary
£34,980 to £37,100 per annum pro rata, subject to qualifications and experience.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working, an 11% non‑contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday rising to 29 after five years’ service.
ROLE DUTIES
- Develop a project and implementation plan for both “From Action to Real Change” and “From Lament to Action”.
- Ensure the project actions are well planned, financially robust, fully supported by suitable data and metrics so that targets and desired outcomes are agreed and met, and continue to be actioned by key stakeholders to ensure the desired impact.
- Develop a framework for the collection and collation of data to facilitate the production of project reports, ensuring the reports satisfy the Racial Justice Unit’s requirements and feed into wider diocesan governance structures.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders within the diocese at all levels, whilst being able to persuade and influence appropriately to ensure the implementation of the recommendations.
CRITERIA
- Experience of project work, including planning and coordinating detailed multi‑layered projects, and data collection and analysis.
- Strong planning, time management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
- Passionate about seeing people from GMH backgrounds realise their full potential in God’s mission and the Church’s ministry.
- Understanding of the Church of England and the theology of church growth and missional strategies.
- Ability to build credible and effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Base
- Home-based with the requirement to attend the Diocesan Office (53 New Street, Chelmsford, CM11AT) and other locations within the Diocese in line with the requirements of your role.
- Some attendance to the Diocesan Offices during the probationary period will be required.
For more information and to apply please visit the Diocesan website and complete an application form.
Closing Date: 13 April 2026
Interview Date: 24 April 2026
We reserve the right to invite candidates for preliminary interviews.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close the role early and we cannot consider candidates who do not complete and return a completed application form.
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