Vocations and Development Specialist

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Church of England Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Archbishops' Advisers for Appointments and Vocations team as a Vocations and Development Specialist. The team supports and advises the Archbishops and the wider Church on the appointments process for senior clergy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the engagement with individuals and key stakeholders and networks relevant to, and interested in, the senior appointment process.
  • Provide coaching and skills training to individuals or groups to support them in engaging effectively with senior appointment discernment processes.
  • Work proactively and collaboratively with others in the team and outside on discernment and development activity, sharing learning and best practice, contributing to its evolution.
  • Build networks within the Church to ensure proper signposting of individuals outside of senior appointment discernment processes.
Senior Appointments
  • Proactively and professionally engage with diocesan stakeholders on the planning and delivery of appointment processes and associated consultations within dioceses and cathedrals.
  • Support the work of appointment panels, professionally and confidently guiding and advising them in their discernment, whilst following agreed policies and procedures.
  • Journey alongside candidates at all stages in the process, making sure they are fully and pastorally supported in their discernment, working with colleagues to provide appropriate feedback and advising on areas of ministerial development.
Other Projects
  • Use best practice in HR and development to contribute to other projects related to the work of the team, including policy, frameworks and systems, governance, oversight and communications.
About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced individual who is passionate about supporting the development of senior clergy and contributing to the appointments process. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Church of England's mission and ethos, as well as experience of working in a similar role.

Requirements
  • Education: Educated to degree level, or equivalent recent and continuous professional development.
  • Knowledge/Experience: Evidence of, and interest in, the development and implementation of effective HR, policies, frameworks and systems, particularly in connection with development, coaching and appointments.
  • Key Skills: Outstanding oral and written communication, public presentation, facilitation and influencing skills, the ability to produce detailed, high-quality written reports and policy papers.
What We Offer
  • A salary of £66,186 per annum plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary.
  • 30 days annual leave.
  • Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of just 1-2 days per week in our office in Westminster.

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