Christian Distinctiveness Intern

London Diocesan Board for Schools

London Diocesan House, 36 Causton Street, Pimlico SW1P 4AU

Web: www.ldbs.co.uk

Email: ldbsrecruitment@london.anglican.org

Christian Distinctiveness Intern

Salary: London Living Wage, £14.80/hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Office-based role

Flexible: Three months in the first instance

About LDBS

“Deeply Christian, serving the common good”

London Diocesan Board for Schools serves and supports the 153 Church of England schools in the Diocese of London. Our vision is for every young Londoner to experience the love of God in Christ.

Through our schools we seek to transform futures and enables pupils and adults to flourish.

About the Role

LDBS are seeking a Christian Distinctiveness Intern to provide support to the LDBS Christian Distinctiveness team by supporting the day-to-day administration of the service to schools. The role is essential for helping us to support the Christian character of schools.

Your work will be crucial in helping us to exercise responsible stewardship of Church of England education in London and to make a positive impact on the quality of education offered by 150+ Church schools to 55,000+ pupils.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference for schools, to support the smooth running of a busy office where no two days are the same, and gain some real-world experience.

About You

The role would suit a recent graduate keen to apply their skills in an organisation that makes a difference for pupils. This role is designed to provide you with wide-ranging office experience so there is no requirement for prior experience, however you will be keen to apply what you have studied.

There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian. A vibrant and active Christian faith is essential for credibility as you engage schools and wider stakeholders with issues of faith.

How to Apply

Please find the Applicant Pack, with more information, attached to this advert. 

To apply, send a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are a good candidate for the role, to ldbsrecruitment@london.anglican.org.

Closing Date: Thursday 12th February 2026
Interviews: Friday 27th February 2026

The LDBS team is diverse and LDBS is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.