Racial Justice Project Manager

Location: London Diocesan House, Causton Street.

Contract type: 3-year fixed term, full-time (35 hours/week)

Interview date: 11 May 2026

This is a newly created role within the Diocese of London, supporting the Head of Racial Justice Priority in delivering the aims of the Diocese’s Racial Justice strategy. The postholder will sit within the wider racial justice team and contribute to the development and delivery of key programmes.

The role involves managing projects, supporting programme design and working with a range of stakeholders across diocesan, civic and community networks. It will focus on addressing racial disparities and supporting changes in practice and culture across the Diocese.

Job Summary

The Racial Justice Project Manager will support the delivery of the Diocese’s Racial Justice strategy by providing project management and programme support across a range of initiatives. Working with senior colleagues, clergy and partners, the role will help ensure projects are coordinated, delivered effectively and aligned with diocesan priorities.

Job responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of racial justice programmes and initiatives
• Manage projects, ensuring activities are planned, coordinated and delivered effectively
• Support training and leadership development programmes related to racial justice
• Oversee data collection, analysis and reporting to support programme delivery
• Coordinate engagement activities and partnerships with diocesan teams, schools and community organisations
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation to support continuous improvement

Person Specification

• Understanding of racial justice, anti‑racism, equality and inclusion, with relevant experience
• Experience of project management and working across multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders from different backgrounds
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion
• Empathy with the mission and values of the Church of England
• Right to work in the UK
• The person will not require a DBS check

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under‑represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Safeguarding

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

Benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

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