Justice and Peace Co-ordinator

Justice and Peace Co-ordinator

London, SW1P (with travel across the diocese)

About Us

We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based charity, home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) and our beautiful Westminster Cathedral. As one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, we deliver our charitable mission through an extensive network of schools, parishes and social justice initiatives, with a commitment to positively impacting the lives of all members of society.

The Westminster Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission exists to promote action and reflection on peace and social justice in the Diocese of Westminster, in the light of the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching.

We are now looking for a Justice and Peace Co-ordinator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.

The Benefits

• Salary of £38,000 per annum
• 23 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme for eligible employees – 5% paid by the employer
• Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance/Death in Service benefit
• Cycle to work scheme
• Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
• Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services

This is a meaningful opportunity for a compassionate, justice-driven individual with a background of working in pastoral ministry, community development, social work, volunteer management, or youth work to join our mission-centred organisation.

Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, faith-driven environment where your passion for social justice is not only welcomed but truly valued. You'll develop your advocacy, project leadership, and community engagement expertise while contributing to a mission that seeks dignity, fairness, and peace for all.

This is a truly unique role where you can have a real and genuine impact on our community, forging a career focused on positivity and born from a place of passion. If it speaks to you, your belief system and your ambition for good, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As our Justice and Peace Co-ordinator, you will support our Justice and Peace Commission and strengthen justice-focused activity across parishes, schools, and communities.

Working closely with the Auxiliary Bishop and the Commission Chair, you'll help shape vision, strategy, and advocacy priorities, ensuring the Commission's decisions are implemented and communicated across the diocese.

You'll recruit and support a network of Justice and Peace Contacts, facilitate the creation of parish and school groups, and raise awareness of issues ranging from local inequality to global injustice.

You will also support Laudato Si' initiatives, represent us at events, and manage communications such as newsletters and diocesan updates, ensuring justice and peace activities remain visible, connected, and impactful.

Additionally, you will:

• Provide secretariat support to the Justice and Peace Commission
• Offer guidance and liaison for parishes, chaplaincies, and schools
• Facilitate events, campaigns, and issue-specific working groups

About You

To be considered as a Justice and Peace Co-ordinator, you will need:

• Experience in at least one of the following: pastoral ministry, community development, social work, volunteer management, or youth work
• Experience in campaigning or advocacy on justice, peace, and life issues
• An understanding of the social and moral teachings of the Catholic Church
• Strong project management and people skills

The closing date for this role is the 28th November 2025. Interviews are scheduled for the 9th December 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Community Engagement Officer, Social Justice Co-ordinator, Community Development Officer, Community Outreach Officer, Community Development Officer, or Engagement and Outreach Co-ordinator.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person