Programme Manager (Strategic Delivery)

Company: DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY
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Location: Canterbury
Job Description:

Overview

Programme Manager (Strategic Delivery) — Canterbury

Salary: £45,012 – £51,764 pa plus excellent benefits • Job type: Full-time, fixed-term contract for three years

Organisation: Diocese of Canterbury

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coordinate and deliver the Diocese’s strategic change portfolio in collaboration with the Director of Strategic Development.
  • Bring people together, keep projects moving and turn vision into action to support flourishing parishes, sustainable ministry and church growth across the Diocese.
  • Coordinate programmes, manage priorities and ensure great ideas become real outcomes by working with colleagues, clergy, parish leaders and partners.
  • Lead complex programmes, build strong relationships and actively manage priorities, governance and budgets.

Requirements

  • Experience as a collaborative and organised programme professional with experience of working with multiple stakeholders, supporting senior leaders and delivering strategic change.
  • Practising Christian (GoR applies under section 9 of the Equality Act 2010) with a good understanding of the Church of England and a passion for its mission and ministry.

Context

Canterbury Diocese is the oldest in England and spans a diverse region from Maidstone to Thanet and the Isle of Sheppey to Romney Marsh. With coastal towns, rural communities and urban areas side by side, it offers a rich and challenging mission context.

Pre-appointment checks

All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks including Right to Work in the United Kingdom, references and relevant background checks applicable to the role.

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Posted: July 11th, 2026