Could you support the local church to flourish in its mission & ministry?

Do you have a heart for building collaborative teams?

Can you turn strategy & plans into effective action?

The Diocese of Carlisle is looking for a Director of Mission and Ministry Support and Innovation who will work across Cumbria to:

• advocate for our strategy and vision ‘God for All’ and help to make it a reality

• build our mission/ministry support team, inspiring, encouraging and equipping colleagues

• embody a strongly relational and collaborative approach in all aspects of their work and thinking

• engage enthusiastically with the breadth of the church in Cumbria, drawing on a deep & mature Christian faith

• create space for faithful improvisation, imagination and innovation in the church

This is a full-time position, initially funded for 3 years, with an expectation that longer term funding will be secured. Applications are welcome from ordained and lay applicants.

Salary: £58,173 p.a. and generous pension. Flexible working.

This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the postholder be a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010

The successful applicant must complete an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26th July 2023

Interviews: Thursday 3rd August 2023

For an informal chat about the role contact Derek Hurton, Diocesan Secretary, at: diocesan.secretary@carlislediocese.org.uk

Further information and an application form at https://www.carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies/

Return completed applications to: HumanResources@carlislediocese.org.uk