Diocesan Director of Education
Start date: September 2026
Salary: £84,699
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Are you a senior Christian leader who sees education as mission and wants to make a lasting impact on children, communities, and the Church?
The Diocese of Coventry is seeking a Diocesan Director of Education (DDE) to lead and sustain Christian education across 76 Church of England schools. As Director and CEO of the Diocesan Board of Education, you will provide strategic leadership, working with the Bishop, parishes, schools, MATs, local authorities, and national partners. This influential role requires theological depth, educational credibility, and strong system leadership.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has significant leadership experience in the state school sector
- Is a practising Christian rooted in prayer and mission
- Leads with pastoral wisdom and builds strong partnerships
- Communicates the Gospel clearly and convincingly
This role has an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian (Equality Act 2010). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Appointment is subject to references and Enhanced DBS clearance. We welcome applications from under-represented groups as part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Closing Date: 2nd March 2026 12 noon
Interviews: 16th March 2026
For more information and an application pack please contact pa@bishop-coventry.org
Finance Administrator
This is a highly varied administrative role, processing invoices, reconciling data and maintaining financial information across the breadth of CPAS’ work. Led by the recently appointed Head of Finance, the Finance Administrator will focus on providing administrative support to the Finance Team. During the summer they will work closely with our Ventures and Falcons team processing invoices and volunteer expense claims for the 60+ children’s and young people’s holidays that we run during the school holidays.
This is an exciting time to join the CPAS team as the charity is at the start of a digital transformation project to find and implement efficiencies to benefit the entire organisation.
You’ll thrive in this role if you are detail oriented with strong organisational and analytical skills and comfortable with repetitive tasks. If you are also calm, approachable and resilient under pressure, and enjoy proactively improving systems and processes, we would love to hear from you!
Hours: This a part-time role of 15 hours per week
Salary range: £10,171—£10,942 per annum, dependent on experience (pro rata of a full-time salary of £25,089—£27,019).
Location: Office-based in Coventry
Closing date: 9am on Monday 9th March.
Interviews: are scheduled for Tuesday 24th March at our office in Coventry.
Visit the CPAS website for further information and an application pack.
Trust Fundraising Officer
We are seeking a positive, team-focused, relational and customer-orientated Trust Fundraising Officer to join our creative and busy Fundraising and Communications Team.
You will be responsible for liaising with grant givers, and writing and submitting high quality, compelling funding applications to trusts and foundations. The ideal candidate will enjoy cultivating positive relationships with funders, liaising with our outward focused ministry teams to build excellent submissions and will thrive in a high-pressure environment. With your excellent time management and organisational skills, you will take ownership of a portfolio of small-medium grant-makers, contributing towards a shared annual income target.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Hours: This a part-time role of 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)
Salary range: £17,023 per annum (pro rata of a full-time salary of £28,372)
Location: Office-based in Coventry
Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews scheduled as appropriate. Early applications are encouraged.
Interviews: Will be held at our office in Coventry
Visit the CPAS website for further information and an application pack.
Growing Faith Link Worker – St James Church, Bulkington
Contract: This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years, with the possibility to extend.
Hours: 24 hours per week (including attendance at Sunday morning service, weekly daytime and evening activities, team meetings and training as required)
Employer: The Parochial Parish Council of St James Church Bulkington
Salary and Pension: We can offer a yearly salary of £16,848 based on a 24 Hour week (subject to experience) plus pension contribution.
Are you passionate about helping children, young people, and families grow in faith?
We are looking for a creative, committed Christian to help build stronger links between church, school, and home in Bulkington, Warwickshire.
Job Description and Personal Specification
Enhanced DBS required
Submit your application to Rev’d Charles Higgins: vicar@stjameschurchbulkington.org.uk
07954072164
Appointment by September 2026