Learning & Development Strategy Lead

*The team at Christian Jobs are managing the recruitment process for this position on behalf of the Diocese of Liverpool. Please direct all interest to applications@christianjobs.co.uk or call 0161 946 3550*

*Role Subject to Funding*

Salary: £45,000

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Accountable to: Director of Vocations

Start date: 1 April 2025

Location:  Liverpool, Hybrid

Do you have the vision and skills to create innovative learning strategies that inspire the next generation of diverse and mission-focused church leaders?

Do you enjoy the responsibility and creativity of building a bespoke learning and development curriculum for both clergy and lay leaders?

Do you have the passion and drive to inspire a culture shift, changing how people view and engage with learning and development as a vital part of growth?

This is the opportunity for you!

Learning & Development Strategy Lead

This new role is key – it will form, shape and lead a new team that will, alongside church and lay ministry leaders and diocesan colleagues, develop and implement a comprehensive learning and development strategy building on the existing curriculum.

We expect the new curriculum to include (but not be limited to) the following key areas:

• Working with Children and Youth
• Growing Disciples and Evangelism
• Justice
• Leading Change
• Project Management
• Coaching / Mentoring
• Communications
• Resolving conflict
• Personal resilience.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the development and implementation of an integrated Learning & Development strategy that aligns with the priorities of the diocesan strategy.
2. Lead, manage and support the new Learning & Development team.  
3. Manage a budget to ensure delivery of a sustainable programme for the Learning & Development team.
4. Act as an advocate for Learning & Development within the diocese.   
5. Work closely with colleagues within the Discipleship and Vocations team, particularly the 0-18+ Children and Youth Strategy Leader and leaders in the Missional teams and Operational areas to identify, prioritise and deliver on learning and development needs.
6. Champion best practice and the highest professional standards. 
7. Develop in your own spiritual discipleship journey

Diocese of Liverpool

The Diocese of Liverpool’s strategy is rooted in the Church of England’s vocation to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation and to be a Christian presence in every community.  Our refreshed diocesan strategy is making a step change in missional ambition which, with its clear focus on growth and sustainability, requires and takes a ‘whole system’ approach to change and alignment. We know we need to focus our missional ambition through sharper choices and more determined implementation.  And we expect to see a flowering of church planting and revitalisation. 

A key part of achieving our strategy is to make a step change in how we develop leaders - both lay and clergy - who are equipped to lead such generational change.  The Diocese of Liverpool is seeking significant financial investment from the National Church and to this end, plans to form a new team focused on Learning & Development.  This team will create and implement a comprehensive strategy for developing lay and ordained ministry leaders with the skills they need to grow and sustain worshipping communities that reach and serve all communities and in particular, develop a church that is younger and more diverse.  It is a very exciting opportunity.  

Next Steps

Please see the full Application pack attached to this advert for further information.

Applicants should enclose a completed Candidate Bio Details Form (attached to the advert) alongside an up-to-date CV.

Applications should be forwarded to: applications@christianjobs.co.uk

All applicants will receive a response within 2 working days.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK.