Head of Communications for Reconciliation
Please Note: The application deadline for this post has now passed.
Post Introduction
The Head of Communications for the Archbishop of Canterbury's reconciliation ministry at Lambeth Palace will support the bold objectives for the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Reconciliation Ministry. They will be responsible for the creation, implementation and delivery of the communications strategy, with tactics to extend the reach and engagement with Difference.
As Head of Communications you will bring strategic marketing insight; manage product development, content and campaigns; and external collaborations. The post holder will have budgetary and line-management responsibilities and work with external agencies and freelancers to deliver outcomes.
You will work with and through Anglican systems, structures and networks as well ecumenically across different Christian denominations and other organisations – reaching a global audience. As well as working with civic, community and multinational organisations and networks.
Please note, this is a 16 month fixed term contract until 31.12.2025 (further contract to be discussed at interview stage).
About the Department
Reconciliation is one of the three stated priorities of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, with a small agile team supporting this work.
The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Reconciliation team has three focus areas: Reconciling Leaders Network (RLN) - which has developed Difference; Peacebuilding – supporting churches in areas of conflict; and Women on the Frontline – supporting women in provinces across the Anglican Communion. This role will focus on Difference and the work of RLN, with intermittent support on the other areas.
Difference (difference.rln.global) aims to encourage, support and mobilise a generation to live out their calling as peacemakers and reconcilers, pursing a just flourishing world. This role will seek to deliver significant growth and engagement of Difference.
What you'll be doing
As Head of Communications, you will:
- Create and implement communication strategies, working with all forms of media, including press, digital, campaigns, print, social media, audio, video and more.
- Line-management responsibility within the team. Establishing objectives and initiatives that serve the overall team aims and objectives.
- Provide strategic insight on product development on the suite of Difference resources and new/other RLN initiatives.
- Ensure distribution channels and methods are integral to the development of new resources.
- Regularly monitor and report on key indicators.
- Write impact reports for senior management, funding grants and governance.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have the ability to set and implement a comms strategy, allocating budgetary and staff resources.
- Ability to represent the Archbishop of Canterbury’s reconciliation ministry effectively, with confidence and discretion.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to work creatively, with adaptability and ideas generation.
- Excellent communication, influencing and inter-personal skill.
- Operate with discretion and integrity.
- A self-starter who takes initiative and is a collaborative team player.
For a detailed person specification, please see the attached job description.
Closing date: 12th September 2024
Interviews are being held week commencing 16th and week commencing 23rd September and will include a written assessment and presentation.
The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups.
What we offer
Our benefits include:
- A salary of £56,833 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus three additional days
- Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of just 2-3 days per week in our office in Lambeth Palace.
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies
We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
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