DAC & Pastoral Governance Lead (Part-Time)

The Diocese of Guildford; Guildford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10% non-contributory pension

Life assurance 3x annual salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidys

Employee wellbeing including an EAP

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

The Diocese of Guildford is seeking a part-time experienced and strategic professional to join our Governance Team as DAC and Pastoral Secretary. You will play a key role in supporting the care, conservation and future development of our churches and churchyards, while leading governance and administration of pastoral reorganisation across the Diocese.

As the principal adviser on faculty matters, church buildings and pastoral processes, you will provide guidance, oversee statutory procedures and

Qualifications

• Lead and oversee the faculty process across the Diocese, ensuring compliance with legislation and Church of England procedures.
• Serve as Secretary to the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), supporting governance and statutory responsibilities.
• Provide authoritative advice on the care and management of churches, churchyards and heritage assets.
• Support parishes on building projects, conservation matters and funding opportunities.
• Lead pastoral schemes, pastoral orders and related statutory processes.
• Act as Secretary to the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee (DMPC), managing consultations and reports.
• Work with senior clergy, churchwardens, Church Commissioners, legal advisers and heritage organisations.
• Support the future use and management of closed church buildings and related assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the faculty process across the Diocese, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations and Church of England procedures.
• Serve as Secretary to the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), supporting its governance, decision-making and statutory responsibilities.
• Provide authoritative advice on the care and management of churches, churchyards and heritage assets.
• Support and advise parishes on building projects, conservation matters and funding opportunities.
• Lead the Diocese's work on pastoral schemes, pastoral orders and related statutory processes.
• Act as Secretary to the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee (DMPC), managing consultations, reports and governance processes.
• Work collaboratively with senior clergy, churchwardens, the Church Commissioners, legal advisers and heritage organisations.
• Support the future use and management of closed church buildings and related assets.

Job description

The Diocese of Guildford is seeking a part-time experienced and strategic professional to join our Governance Team as DAC and Pastoral Secretary. You will play a key role in supporting the care, conservation and future development of our churches and churchyards, while leading governance and administration of pastoral reorganisation across the Diocese.

As the principal adviser on faculty matters, church buildings and pastoral processes, you will provide guidance, oversee statutory procedures and