Church Buildings Officers

Diocese Of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Sheffield is seeking two Church Buildings Officers on fixed-term contracts to December 2028. Roles will be deployed locally to support parishes, with travel across church buildings and communities, incurring expenses reimbursed from the office. Some evenings may be required.

These positions offer variety across geographies and architecture, supported by a collaborative Diocesan team. Central employment with local deployment provides broad exposure to church projects and community

Responsibilities

• Travel to church buildings and communities; occasional evening work.
• Work with a range of stakeholders to develop innovative projects and optimise use of church buildings.

Job description

Would you be excited to use your skills in helping churches use their buildings in new and innovative ways, and enjoy working with a range of stakeholders to develop innovative projects? If so, the Diocese of Sheffield is seeking to appoint two Church Buildings Officers, each on a fixed-term contract to December 2028. Although centrally employed, these roles will be deployed locally to support parishes. The Diocesan team has a supportive and empowering ethos and offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to experience a variety of geographies, architecture and diverse communities.

The ability to travel to visit church buildings and communities is essential, and expenses are paid from the office to these locations. Some flexibility will be required due to occasional evening work.