Children and Families Officer

1 week ago

Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom The Church of England Full time £30,000 - £50,000 per year

Do you have a passion for helping children and families grow in faith? The Diocese of Chichester is seeking a
Children & Families Officer
to lead and deliver our strategy for children and family ministry across Sussex.

About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to:

  • Equip and resource parishes to engage children and families in Christian discipleship.
  • Develop innovative programmes aligned with our Diocesan Growth Strategy.
  • Mentor and support paid and volunteer children and family workers.
  • Promote evangelism and lifelong vocation among children and their families.
  • Foster stronger links between church schools and parish ministry.
  • Be part of a supportive team committed to growing faith among children and families

You'll work closely with clergy, parish teams, and national networks to share best practice and deliver training, events, and resources that make a real impact.

About You
We're looking for someone who:

  • Has experience in children and families ministry within a Christian context.
  • Understands mission and evangelism principles in the Church of England.
  • Can inspire and equip others through training and mentoring.
  • Is adaptable, organised, and an excellent communicator.
  • Is a practising Christian (Genuine Occupational Requirement applies).

A Level 3 qualification is essential; theological training and experience with digital tools are desirable. Travel and occasional evening/weekend work will be necessary.

Please see the job description and person specification for full details.
What We Offer

  • A salary of £38,600 per annum
  • Flexi-time and hybrid working. The role is based at Church House, Hove with the opportunity to apply to use the DBF's remote working policy to work from home for part of the week
  • Enrolment into the Diocesan Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and flexible employee contribution of between 0-6%
  • 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 2 privilege days leave per year
  • Free parking at Church House, use of the ride to work scheme and free eye tests

As an employer, and as a Church House team, our mutual values at work are to be
Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive
.

This post carries a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a Christian under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

The Diocese of Chichester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. Our full safeguarding policy can be found here

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Sarah Rogers, Senior Parish Adviser ).

Please apply via Pathways by midnight on 21st December 2025.

Interviews will be held at Church House, Hove on Friday 16th January 2026.

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