Programme Lead: New Worshipping Communities

Could you be called to champion our vision for New Worshipping Communities in the Diocese of Worcester?

The Diocese of Worcester is on our journey of transformation, helping to grow God’s Kingdom in Worcestershire and Dudley. We are seeking a strategic programme lead who can inspire and build communities; your mission will be to collaboratively build 100 new worshipping communities (NWCs) across our diocese by 2030. In this exciting role, you will join a close knit, friendly team who are passionate about driving transformation and take the lead on:

• Developing and managing robust project plans for growth; you will have oversight of data, goals and outcomes
• Overseeing and evolving learning communities, bringing inspiration and innovation to the table of our lay and ordained leaders
• Promote culture change so that NWCs are recognised as authentic, equal expressions of Christian community

If you are a person that has experience of starting, leading, or supporting New Worshipping Communities, Fresh Expressions, or pioneering projects then we would like to hear from you. Ideally you will bring your leadership and project planning skills together with your heart for mission. If you are inspired to apply, we will be pleased to speak to you about the role. Call for an informal chat with Ian Thompson on 01905 732822. The Diocese of Worcester is a great place to work with excellent holiday allowances and a very good pension. We want to give those who work for us the flexibility to balance their work and home lives well.

• Salary: £43,260 plus a generous non-contributory pension, (Fixed term contract until 31 Dec 2029)
• Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week). There may be some flexibility for the role to be done in slightly fewer hours – do talk to us about what would fit into your life. Occasional evening/weekend work will be required.
• Location: This post will be based out of the Diocesan Office in central Worcester, with some home working possible, and will require travel around the diocese. A current driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential unless suitable alternative arrangements can be made
• To apply: Please see our application pack and use our application form. Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 25th August. Interviews: 10th September

This post is subject to an occupational requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 due to the representational aspects of the role within the Diocese of Worcester that the post-holder be a committed Christian, lay or ordained, and an active communicant member in good standing within the Church of England or of a Church which is in Communion with the Church of England, or a Church that is a member of the Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, Churches Together in England or the Evangelical Alliance.