Mission & Pastoral Services Case Officer
Post Introduction
WE ARE HIRING FOR A MISSION & PASTORAL SERVICE CASE OFFICER
We are seeking a Mission & Pastoral Service Case Officer to join us, the post holder will work within the Mission & Pastoral Service Team. They work to oversee and manage the decision making processes and provide advice under the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 (MPM), the Church Property Measure 2018 (CPM), the Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986 and the Church Representation Rules, and responsibilities relating to chancel repair liability (CRL).
The purpose of this role is to help diocesan teams to scope what the changes should be to local worship, mission and ministry, how it could legally be brought into effect, and how to manage the processes for decision making, and the transfer of assets that are affected by the change.
The purpose of this role is to help diocesan teams to scope what the changes should be to local worship, mission and ministry, how it could legally be brought into effect, and how to manage the processes for decision making, and the transfer of assets that are affected by the change.
Summary of main responsibilities
- Specialist advice and guidance to diocesan teams and parishes on the development of pastoral proposals.
- Contribute to research tasks, proposal development, stakeholder engagement and other key tasks as part of the review process.
- Development and delivery of content for online training sessions and webinars.
- Housing loans and financial management advice.
- Risk and budget management.
- Reviewing and updating Code of Practice, case manuals and other tools used by the team to advise dioceses and parishes.
Key role requirements
- This is a hybrid role with the expectation to work from the office (Church House, London or The Old Brewhouse - Bishopthorpe, York) 1-3 days per week.
- The post holder is expected to travel within England with occasional overnight stays when required.
Please note: This role is also suited for candidates who choose to work from home. If you opt to be a homeworker, you are responsible for your own travel expenses to your primary/base location - Church House, as the role requires you to attend infrequent face-to-face meetings 1-2 days per month.
You will need to be/have:
- Ability to juggle, priorities and manage complex caseloads simultaneously.
- A key eye for detail.
- Experience of managing complex administrative legal systems.
- Strong project management skills, this includes meeting management skills.
- Strong data skills – used to using specialist software, internet-based research and posting information on websites.
- An understanding and empathy with the structure and culture of the Church of England (Desirable).
- Knowledge and experience of the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 (Desirable).
- A valid full driving licence (Desirable).
- Project management qualification (Desirable).
Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification.
What we offer
Your Salary
- A salary of £48,577 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 your salary.
Your Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario, and if this fits within the department’s needs. 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.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK’s leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
ABOUT NATIONAL CHURCH INSTITUTIONS
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.
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.
