Project Manager (Cascade Wellbeing Project)
Salary: £24,000 (equivalent to £40,000 full‑time)
Working pattern: Part‑time, 21 hours per week (3 days)
We are seeking a Project Manager to lead the Cascade Project – a partnership between St Benedict’s Centre and the Diocese of Rochester. The project aims to develop a programme of initiatives and interventions to support frontline church leaders (lay and ordained, including Headteachers of church schools) with their wellbeing.
Project context: The project has been under development for the past year. Funding has been committed by the Church Commissioners for the first four years of implementation.
Key responsibilities (the attached Job Description provides a full list, including below):
- Develop a clear vision and strategy for the project, ensuring that all necessary resources are in place to support its success.
- Develop, deliver and sustain an imaginative and adaptive programme of interventions to support the wellbeing of lay and ordained church leaders. This includes workshops, peer support, therapy, counselling, one‑to‑one support, coaching, conferences, retreats, and speakers on specific topics.
- Build strong and effective relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders.
- Lead the project from development to implementation, setting culture, strategy and vision, and ensuring sufficient resources for the project to flourish.
- Develop strong and successful relationships with key external partners, delivering an imaginative programme (in person and online) to support the wellbeing of church leaders in the Diocese of Rochester and beyond.
Candidate profile:
- Experience of leadership in a church setting with project management experience.
- Understanding of wellbeing issues for frontline workers and knowledge of a variety of therapeutic processes and other interventions.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
The role may be combined with the St Benedict’s Centre Warden role; we are open to holding both part‑time roles together if desired.
What we offer:
- Flexible working, hybrid working and TOIL.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Additional commitments: The St Benedict’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The wider group’s diversity enhances decision making. We are committed to the Diocese of Rochester’s diversity goals, seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds to promote inclusion and belonging.
Contact: If you have any questions about the role or application process, please contact Rt Revd Simon Burton‑Jones at bishop.tonbridge@rochester.anglican.org.
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