Lay Ministries Network Enabler
Please Note: The application deadline for this post has now passed.
Post Introduction
ARE YOU THE ONE?
The purpose of the Lay Ministries Networks Enabler role is to convene and catalyse networks that support thriving lay ministries across the Church of England, supporting the achievement of the national Vision & Strategy. The role holder will work strategically with a wide range of colleagues and partners to develop and animate existing and new networks and communities of learning and practice. These will provide space and opportunity to stimulate and share learning around lay ministries from across the Church of England, for national consultation, and space to pray, worship and reflect together. These networks will support a diverse range of lay ministries, ensuring that learning and good practice is identified, shared and amplified in order to effect change.
About the Department
This new role will expand the small national Lay Ministries Team that champions and supports the wide range of lay ministries across the Church of England, including ministry with children, young people and their families. We work with dioceses and other partners to identify and share best practice, grow new vocations and ensure ministers are equipped to flourish and thrive. It’s an exciting time for the Lay Ministries Team as our work expands and develops, building on existing success and piloting work in new areas.
We work within the national Ministry Development Team which supports and equips the life cycle of lay and ordained ministerial vocations across the Church of England from first vocational ‘inklings’ through discernment, formation, ongoing ministry and leadership development.
What you'll be doing
In this role, you will:
- Oversee and develop diverse networks and communities of learning and practice that support a national culture of thriving lay ministries and the achievement of the Church of England’s national Vision and Strategy.
- Manage & continue the development of the national Lay Ministries Network that supports people in diocesan / organisational roles that oversee and support others in lay ministry within the Church of England.
- Create and grow strategic and diverse new networks and communities to support lay ministries including lay ministry roles with leadership responsibilities.
About You
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.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be:
- Strong communicator who can inspire change using written and verbal communication.
- Experienced in engaging a range of audiences and purposes through facilitation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Capable of inspiring, supporting and constructively challenging individuals and groups, both online and onsite.
- Knowledge of the Church of England and the variety of lay ministries within it.
You must be a communicant member of the Church of England – this post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder be a communicant Anglican under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
What we offer
Our benefits include:
- A salary of £46,577 per annum 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 1-2 days per week in our office in Westminster
- 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.
The National Church Institutions comprises a wide variety of teams, professions and functions that support the mission and ministries of the Church of England in its vision to be a church, centred on Jesus Christ, for the whole nation - a church that is simpler, humbler, bolder.
We Include. You Belong.
Our Belonging and Inclusion Strategy aims for everyone in the National Church Institutions (NCIs) to feel that they belong, and are valued for who they are and what they contribute. Together, our people contribute in different ways towards our common purpose, whichever NCI they work in and whatever their background.
Living out our values in all that we do, we:
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
We believe our commitment to belonging and inclusion fuels our progress and drives us forward. The NCIs are a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and of no faith. We want to encourage applications from a diverse group of people who share our values. Even if you have never thought about working for us before, if you have the skills and experience we’re looking for then we would like to hear from you.
Closing date for Internal Applicants: 5 September 2024
Interviews are expected to take place on 13 September 2024
