Project Officer, Communications and Outreach
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Summary:
Are you looking for a part-time, flexible role where you can use your passion for networking and growing new worshipping communities in our churches?
Location:
Lower Broadheath
Salary:
£29,120 per annum (or pro rata) plus pension. This is a fixed term contract for 2 years related to the funding of the role.
Hours:
9 hours per week over flexible days, job share considered, please talk to us about the working hours that would benefit you! For an informal discussion around expectations call Sue Rowlands on 07800 779385.
Job description:
Are you looking for a part-time, flexible role where you can use your passion for networking and growing new worshipping communities in our churches?
We are four churches in Hallow, Grimley, Holt and Lower Broadheath: “The West Worcester Beacon”. We are passionate about our churches becoming known as places of prayer, hospitality and joy where everyone is welcomed and celebrated, and where God’s love in Jesus Christ is shown and shared, in good and hard times alike. We are looking for a part time project worker (approx. 9 hours per week) to develop and deliver:
- Community conversations with local stakeholders such as businesses and schools
- A new communications strategy across social and print media enhancing our brand and our ability to connect with our community
- Increased accessibility to and participation in our established and new worshipping communities,
- Reach out to people new to the area.
If you are a self-starter, natural networker and have a passion for building inclusive communities then we would love to talk to you! You will also need:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience of hands-on preparation and delivery of campaigns using high-quality accessible written materials, to leverage your expertise in reaching a range of stakeholders through different channels.
- A track record of successful project management with good data and analytical skills
- The ability to travel independently and some flexibility in hours worked to facilitate evening meetings is required.
Application forms and details from:
Please email, see below.
Contact email:
Closing date:
6th September, 2024 at 17:00
Interview date:
16th September, 2024
Safeguarding statement:
The Church of England is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. Recruitment for any role involving direct contact with children or vulnerable adults will be subject to the guidelines outlined in the Church of England’s Safer Recruitment & People Management practice guidance including DBS check where a role is eligible.
Occupational requirement:
The role requirements constitute Occupational Requirements under the Equality Act 2010, the person appointed will be a practising Christian, lay or ordained, as an active communicant member, in good standing, of a Church recognised by Churches Together in England, and who will be fully committed to the aims and approach of the Church of England.
Diversity statement:
The Church of England is for everyone, and it is a priority for us to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole diocese. We welcome all applications from interested and suitably qualified people.