Other Vacancies (DBF/TFC)

Director of Strategic Programmes

35 hours per week, (Some evening and weekend work will be required)

£57,000 - £59,000 per annum plus 8.5% Employer Pension Contributions

Place of Work: Coventry Diocesan Offices, 7 Priory Row, Coventry, CV1 5EX with travelling across Coventry and Warwickshire, and occasionally nationally, as required

Fixed term for 5 years

Through the appointment of a Strategic Programme Director (SPD), we have been given an opportunity to bring a step change in our mission and ministry across the Diocese of Coventry. With a history of innovative missional practice and a dedicated team of lay and ordained leaders across our diverse geographical area (Warwickshire, Coventry and part of Solihull), we are looking to appoint a strategic thinker who is solutions focused with experience in bringing impactful change. The SPD will join us at an exciting time in the strategic development of the Diocese of Coventry as our new diocesan bishop takes up her responsibilities with a vision to see all churches flourish. A highly consultative approach will be needed as we look ahead to the beginning of this new season.

The Strategic Programme Director will be responsible for contributing to and supporting the Bishop’s Senior Staff Team and key lay and ordained leaders in the delivery of the diocesan strategy. The role will ensure that the programmes, projects and workstreams within the plan are delivered on time, within scope and budget. The Programme Director will provide oversight of the strategic plan from inception of ideas through implementation to delivery of projects. Working collaboratively across the Diocese, the role will also ensure that key outcomes are well-defined, appropriately prioritised, delivered to plan and within budget. The role will include shaping and scoping the request for partnership/external funding.

Programme Development & Planning

In the first year: To prioritise the clear articulation of a diocesan wide vision and direction of travel through working closely with the Bishop and the Bishop’s Senior Staff Team building on the work achieved in recent years.
Work with key stakeholders to develop strategic initiatives aligned with the diocesan vision and strategy
Ensure strategic proposals have clarity and viability
Ensure effective communication with clarity, consistency and transparency
Work with senior leaders to prioritise outline proposals
Work with senior leaders to develop change proposals including detailed outcomes and the process by which those outcomes will be achieved
Regularly assess the viability of development proposals
Work with partnership funding bodies, including the C of E Vision and Strategy Team, to submit funding proposals and assure the quality of applications for any partnership funding
Represent the Diocese in discussions with partnership funders
Work with senior leaders to make the best use of central resources to support change

Programme Management

Facilitate the launch of partnership-funded strategic projects, ensuring they are appropriately planned, resourced, measured and managed.
Establish appropriate programme governance, including risk management, change management, regular reporting, and budget management
Work with the communications team to ensure consistent and effective messaging
Establish review and support processes to ensure projects are delivered successfully
Ensure intervention processes are developed to pause, or if necessary, terminate projects that have demonstrated they will not deliver
Capture and publish lessons learned, and support research studies
Build consistent protocols for all significant strategic development initiatives
Track progress against a detailed project plan, deliverables, outcomes and measures
Manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs, escalating to BSIG as required
Provide support for operational aspects of projects in liaison with diocesan colleagues
Ensure project leads/managers regularly complete a quality project highlight report
Address project issues and risks, escalating to BSST accordingly
Report project status to BSST on a regular basis
Oversee production of all necessary annual reports for the Strategic Investment Board

Full job description and Person Specification

Application form

Equal Opportunities Form

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Jacqueline Ladds: Jacqueline.ladds@coventry.anglican.org

Closing date for applications: noon, 16 June 2025

Interviews will take place at the Diocesan office: 30 June 2025

Please send completed applications to:Email: Debbie.Niblett@Coventry.Anglican.org

Or post to: Debbie Niblett, HR Officer, Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance, Diocesan Offices, 7 Priory Row, Coventry, CV1 5EX.

Financial Controller

35 hours per week

£61,792.50 per annum plus 8.5% Employer Pension Contributions

Place of Work: Coventry Diocesan Office, with occasional travel required throughout the Diocese and beyond

As the deputy to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller is a key finance leadership role responsible for the financial integrity of the organisations finances. Leading on the financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting for the DBF, Coventry Cathedral and Together for Change, this role will ensure compliance with Charity, Company and Ecclesiastical legislation. Leading and guiding a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Main Activities and Duties

1. Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Accounting processes and systems

Overall responsibility for the production of the DBF monthly management accounts to budget holders by working day 8. Ensure that monthly reviews with budget holders take place; to monitor financial performance & recommend corrective action to budget holders when needed. Provide training & development opportunities to budget holders.
Working with the Director of Finance to prepare financial reports and commentary for the various diocesan committees.
Preparation of the annual report and financial statements for the DBF. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards & regulations. Liaise with auditors during the external audit ensuring all reports and supporting documentation are available.
Develop & manage the annual budget for the DBF; in collaboration with budget holders. Provide financial forecasts & analysis to support strategic decision making.
Maintain accurate records of all funds, ensuring proper allocation & usage. Preparation & submission of timely & accurate financial reports to donors & budget holders of these funds. Monitor & report on restricted & unrestricted funds.
Lead change management initiatives to improve financial processes & systems. Identify opportunities for process improvement & implement best practices throughout all three organisations. Engage with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of changes. Monitor & evaluate the impact of changes on financial operations.
Implement & maintain robust internal controls. Ensure compliance with financial policies & procedures. Conduct regular reviews and audits of financial processes.
Oversee the calculation, collection & reporting of Parish Share contributions. Ensure accurate & transparent reporting for the Deanery Share allocations. Communicate with parishes to provide guidance & support on Parish Share matters.

2. Leadership

To provide leadership and clear direction to the team ensuring appraisals with SMART objectives that form the basis of regular monthly meetings reviewing individual and team performance.
Working closely with the Director of Finance providing regular updates on the finances of each of organisations that the finance team supports.
To attend training courses and events to maintain the professional accountancy qualification and competency to ensure that the post holder is aware of best practice and upcoming developments affecting the DBF, Cathedral and TFC.
Developing relationships with budget holders to understand the drivers for expenditure, proactively providing advice and guidance to build commercial awareness.
Providing advice and support to parishes on basic queries relating to finance and charity reporting matters. Using the data available in the department from Parish Finance returns and accounts to understand the impact of the financial health of the parishes on the DBF.
To deputise for the Director of Finance

Full job description and Person Specification

Application form

Equal Opportunities Form

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Karen Birch: Karen.Birch@Coventry.Anglican.org

Closing date for applications: noon, 29 April 2025

Interviews will take place at the Diocesan office: 15 May 2025

Please send completed applications to:Email: Debbie.Niblett@Coventry.Anglican.org

Or post to: Debbie Niblett, HR Officer, Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance, Diocesan Offices, 7 Priory Row, Coventry, CV1 5EX.

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser

35 hours per week (with occasional evening/weekends)

£46,346.41 per annum plus 8.5% Employer Pension Contributions

Contractual Location is the Diocesan Offices in Coventry with the option of hybrid working

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Diocesan Safeguarding team.

Are you passionate about safeguarding and making a real difference? We are seeking an Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to join our dynamic safeguarding team, playing a vital role in making our church communities safer and more welcoming for all. Together we provide professional advice and guidance to those responsible for the care of children and vulnerable adults throughout the Church in our diocese

The main responsibilities of the Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser are:

To respond and manage safeguarding concerns and allegations against church officers
Provide specialist guidance and support to parishes on safeguarding matters such as domestic abuse, child and adult at risk concerns.
To support victims and survivors of abuse
Work with individuals who have convictions and/or who may present a safeguarding risk, to worship safely
To assist in the development and implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures.

To work collaboratively with parish safeguarding officers, church leaders, senior leaders and partner agencies

What we are looking for in a Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser:

We are looking for a person who will bring compassion, expertise and integrity to this key role. A person who has a deep commitment to safeguarding with up to date knowledge of safeguarding practice and policy. You will have the ability to manage complex cases, communicate effectively with diverse groups and be a team player.

Full job description and Person Specification

Application form

Equal Opportunities Form

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Sarah Price, Director of Safeguarding via sarah.price@coventry.anglican.org or 02476521345

Closing date for applications: Noon, 12 May 2025

Interviews will take place at the Diocesan office: Tuesday 20 May 2025

Please send completed applications to:Email: Debbie.Niblett@Coventry.Anglican.org

Or post to: Debbie Niblett, HR Officer, Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance, Diocesan Offices, 7 Priory Row, Coventry, CV1 5EX.

Accounts Assistant

35 hours per week

£28,875.77 per annum plus 8.5% Employer Pension Contributions

Location: Diocesan Offices in Coventry

The Diocese of Coventry represents the Church of England in Coventry and Warwickshire. With a network of 200 parishes, there is a Christian presence in every local community. There is a rich variety of people and traditions, which are united in our shared mission of "worshipping God, making new disciples, transforming communities".

The Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd (DBF) manages the financial affairs and hold the assets of the Diocese and its associated entities as well as managing activities to serve and equip these parishes through various activities and projects.

The Finance & Governance team handle all matters concerning Diocesan and Cathedral finance including the administration and collection of parish share, paying invoices and expenses, budgeting, annual statutory, management accounts, clergy stipends, staff salaries, advice to parishes on parochial finance matters.

This role covers the full range of work in an accounting system dealing with input to and output from all ledgers with specific responsibility for the administration of parish shares and fees including the issuing of regular statements to parishes. The purpose is to ensure that the accounting system has accurate and timely financial data which is available to those who require it either for decision-making or for external reports and accounts.

What we are looking for in a Accounts Assistant:

We are looking for a credit controller who has got a really soft manner, great at communication with others, is good at following up & has a systematic approach to tasks.

Full job description and Person Specification

Application form

Equal Opportunities Form

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Karen Birch, Karen.Birch@coventry.Anglican.org

Closing date for applications: Noon, 27 May 2025

Interviews will take place at the Diocesan office: Tuesday 10 June 2025

Please send completed applications to:Email: Debbie.Niblett@Coventry.Anglican.org

Or post to: Debbie Niblett, HR Officer, Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance, Diocesan Offices, 7 Priory Row, Coventry, CV1 5EX.

Fundraiser - Together for Change

21 hours per week (this role can be performed as part of a hybrid or home working arrangement if requested)

£20,349 per annum plus 9% Employer Pension Contributions (£33,916 FTE equivalent).

Location: Coventry Diocesan Offices with travelling across Coventry and Warwickshire as required.

This post is initially for one-year but will be extended as further funding becomes available.

We are looking for someone to assist Together for Change Coventry and Warwickshire (TFC) in transforming the most disadvantaged communities in our Diocese. This will be done in partnership with the Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance (CDBF). The role will involve securing financial resources for TFC, churches and other local community groups to tackle issues of poverty, deprivation and disadvantage. Over the last ten years TFC has grown from one with turnover of just £50k to over £500k, and we are looking to the fundraiser to help sustain our activities and impact at this higher level.

To see the full job advert, job description and how to apply, click on the links below:

Full job advert

Job description and Person Specification

Application form

Equal Opportunities Form

It is an Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010) of this post to have a committed Christian faith and a passion for enabling churches to transform their communities).

For an informal discussion regarding this role, contact the CEO of Together for Change, Jet Jones, Jet.Jones@coventry.anglican.org, 07958 957320, or Funding and Charity Stewardship Lead John Scouller, John.Scouller@coventry.anglican.org on 07365200374.

Closing date for applications: Noon on Monday 2nd June 2025

Interview date: Monday 9th June 2025

Please send completed applications to: Email: Simone.Smith@Coventry.Anglican.org or Post: Simone Smith, HR Manager, 7 Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX

Chaplain University hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

NHS AfC: Band 6

Children, Youth and Families' Minister - St Christopher's Church, Allesley Park, Coventry

37.5 hours per week (To include some evening/ weekend working).

£25,000 - £27,000 depending on qualifications and experience

Fixed term contract of 3 years, with potential for further extension of this project.

Children, Youth and Families’ (CYF) minister required who will be able to shape and create vibrant and outward-looking CYF work. Building on existing CYF ministry and strong relationships with our local Church of England Academy, your role would be to grow and extend this work and help build God’s kingdom. We’re looking for an entrepreneurial, creative, missional-minded leader and communicator who can think strategically and has a passion for children’s and youth work.

For information, see here https://stchristopher.org.uk/vacancies.php

Job description and Person Specification

For informal inquiries, contact Rev Andy March 07578746942

Closing date for applications: - Monday 28th April.

To apply send a CV and a covering letter to revandymarch@gmail.com demonstrating how you meet the person specification and explaining why you feel a sense of God’s call to this role.

Camphill Parish Church: Growing Faith Families Worker

pro rata + pension scheme, 20 hours per week(including some evening and weekend work with possible flexible working arrangement)

Yearly Salary £16,052.40

The ability for the Church of England in its schools and churches to grow the Christian faith in families is key to the evangelisation of the country. Growing Faith initiative envisions children, young people and households coming to faith, growing in discipleship and contributing confidently to the Kingdom of God through the community of faith.

The role of the Growing Faith Families Link Worker is to provide the dedicated time and professional input that are essential if we are to be successful in Growing Faith. With a focus on collaborative working with Camphill Parish Church and Camp Hill Primary School, this role will enable and facilitate the growth of faith in children and families.

This role has a strong pioneering thread running through it, by which we mean being the first to lead ministry and initiatives into new places for and with others. Pioneers are people able to see a new future, and have the skills and gifts needed to make that a reality.

We are seeking to recruit someone with:

a vibrant Christian faith
a passion for enabling children, young people and families to grow in faith
a desire to see schools, churches and families working together to transform and bless their communities.

The post holder should have experience of working with youth/children’s work in a paid or voluntary capacity, experience of supporting families, excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with a variety of audiences, including children, parents, teachers and governing bodies.

Application form

Please email completed application forms to: office@camphillparish.org or post them to: Parish Administrator , Camp Hill Parish Church Hall, Cedar Road, Nuneaton CV10 9PS. For an informal conversation about the role please contact either Tris Peattie tris@camphillparish.org. Applications need to be received by the 10th of May 2025 and Interviews will be held on the 20th of May at Camp Hill Parish Church Hall.

Operations Lead Heathcote Parish Church

Heathcote Parish Church wants everyone to know fullness of life in Jesus and to encourage one another to seek Jesus and share Jesus with others.

We are seeking to appoint someone to oversee and support the operational running of the church to enable the work and ministry of the church to be effective and compliant with the relevant best practice.

Contract: Permanent (subject to passing probation).

Hours: 12- 15 (to be worked flexibly) Location: Heathcote Parish Church (hybrid working from home is possible)

Salary: £28,500 (pro rata) A copy of the job pack is available on our website here.

To arrange an informal conversation please email the Vicar, Rev Rob Budd vicar.hpc@gmail.com or contact the Church Warden on warden2.hpc@gmail.com

Closing date for applications: Monday 12th May 2025, 5pm.

Interviews will take place at Heathcote Parish Church in the week beginning Monday 19th May.

Strategy, Operations & Finance Manager (St. Marks Coventry)

St. Marks is looking for an experienced and visionary Operations and Finance Manager to join the senior leadership team to play a key role in shaping strategy, managing operations, overseeing finances, and supporting staff and volunteers.

Full-time, permanent contract, £29,812-£32,793

Closing date for applications: 5pm Monday 5th May 2025

Apply and learn more:https://www.stmarkscoventry.org/vacancies

Student Pastor (St. Marks Coventry)

St Marks is looking for a passionate and visionary Student Pastor to help lead a thriving student community. The role is key to shaping spiritual growth, fostering discipleship, and equipping students to boldly live out their faith on campus and beyond.

Full-time, permanent contract, £29,812

Closing date for applications: 5pm Monday 12th May 2025

Apply and learn more:https://www.stmarkscoventry.org/vacancies

Youth Ministry Leader (St. Marks Coventry)

St. Marks is looking for a passionate and dynamic Youth Ministry Leader to take our thriving youth community at St Marks. With a strong foundation already in place, this is an exciting opportunity to lead a team, disciple young people, and pioneer outreach across the city.

Full-time, permanent contract, £29,812

Closing date for applications: 5pm Monday 19th May 2025

Apply and learn more:https://www.stmarkscoventry.org/vacancies

Falcon Holidays Development Officer

CPAS helps churches to share the good news of Jesus Christ, including through Venture and Falcon holidays for 8-18s. We’re looking for someone passionate about children living in tough circumstances having the opportunity to experience Christian hospitality, generosity and kindness, whilst exploring life with Jesus. As the Falcon Holidays Development Officer, you will, through networking, vision-casting, training and strategy development, drive the first phase of a strategic review. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next chapter of our Falcons ministry. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary: £22,914 (pro rata of £38,190 FTE)
3 days/week
Closing date: Wed 30 April at 9am

Visit https://www.cpas.org.uk/jobs-cpas for further information

Data Analyst

CPAS aspires to put digital capabilities at the heart of our engagement with our supporters, volunteers, churches, dioceses and children and young people joining our residential holidays.
We’re looking for someone who is curious, with a strong desire to explore data and seek deeper insights beyond the surface level. The ideal candidate will be a team player, willing and able to work collaboratively with others, motivated by the aims and objectives of CPAS’ work, and passionate about the value of data to improving performance and able to champion this across the organisation.

Salary: £22,914 (pro rata of £38,190 FTE)
3 days/week
Deadline: Tues 29th April 9am

Visit the CPAS website for further information and an application pack: https://www.cpas.org.uk/jobs-cpas

Executive Assistant to the Patronage Team

Appointing clergy across the Church of England

Our patronage team is looking for an executive assistant who will relish working across the whole breadth of the Church of England to help appoint clergy to every kind of parish. This exciting and rewarding role will allow you to make a significant impact at a national level to the health and growth of the Church of England. You will have a passion to see local churches led well, thriving, and reaching out with the Gospel to their community.

Salary range: £28,373 - £31,359 per annum. The role is full time.

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 30 April

Interviews: 20 May in Coventry

Visit the CPAS website for further information and an application pack.

Marketing and Communications Manager

CPAS is a key Christian organisation shaping the future of the UK Church through leadership development, patronage, and life-changing holidays for children and young people.

We’re seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager who is passionate about developing our marketing and communications to enable the wider aspirations and ministry of CPAS to be achieved. The postholder will lead a small team to create content, fundraising communications, and event marketing. The ideal candidate will be a flexible, enthusiastic leader with strong communication and management skills, experienced in marketing and fundraising within a charity, and with a relationship-focused approach. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary range: £38,189 - £42,209 per annum. The role is full-time.

Closing date: 9am on 12 May

Interviews: 19 May in Coventry

Visit the CPAS website for further information and an application pack.

Youth Worker - Bedworth Parish

All Saints Church, St Giles Church and St James Church, Bedworth is looking for a full-time youth worker, who is passionate about youth and passionate in faith. We are currently hosting multiple evening youth clubs, working in schools and are working towards starting a youth Alpha course. We have established good relations with multiple local primary schools and secondary schools, working with youth from year 6 and upwards (ages 11-19). You will be working with a team of youth workers supporting youth in the local community, leading (if you wish to explore leadership) or supporting services, and providing safe places for youth to grow and explore their faith.

Working requirements

GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent.
37 hours per week for full time, part-time schedule can be discussed with line-manger, most youth clubs are held after school hours. The post-holder must also be available to work on Sundays.
Salary Part-time £12.89 per hour. Full-time £28,000 - £30,000 plus an employer pension contribution of 5% for both positions.
This employment position will be automatically enrolled into the National Employment Savings Trust pension scheme (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution), which can be opted out of upon employment.
Annual Leave – 30 days pro-rata, plus bank holidays, including a maximum of 5 Sundays.
Occasional evening/weekends for events, with time off in lieu allowed for these
Location, Bedworth (across multiple churches, depending on applicant)
Probationary period of 6 months.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to josh@bedworthparish.org . Full Job Description can be emailed upon request. Do contact if you want further information or would like to visit our churches before or after applying.

Missional Family Worker

Holy Trinity, Attleborough, Nuneaton

Hours Per Week: up to 16, including some evening and weekend work

Salary up to £13,300 gross per annum

If you have a passion for working with children and their families and introducing them to Jesus maybe this is the job for you!

This is an exciting opportunity to come and join us here at Holy Trinity, Attleborough as our new Missional Family Worker. We are a church passionate about seeing children and adults grow in faith and see the difference Jesus can make in their lives, but we have to reach them first. We want to see children and their families meeting Jesus and being transformed by him. This is a pioneer post, but we’d also love you to work with the families already linked with church and help them to become disciples too.

Our vision is to Connect people to each other and to Jesus

Feel free to call for a chat or for more information on 02476 736002 and email htavicar1@gmail.com should you have any questions. You can find an application form and job description on our website or use the link below.

https://holytrinityattleborough.weebly.com/vacancies.html

https://www.facebook.com/holytrinitychurchattleborough