Diocesan Parish Projects Officer

Canterbury Diocese limited; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Canterbury Diocese Limited is seeking a Project Officer to support the strategic funding bid for SMMIB. You will work with diocesan colleagues and visiting parishes to shape clear missional design that strengthens the bid.

You’ll engage with parishes across the diocese, coordinate with clergy and lay leaders, and ensure practical delivery aligns with bid requirements. Willingness to travel within the diocese is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in project support or coordination.
• Good understanding of parish ministry in the Church of England.
• Strong organisation and communication skills; IT proficiency (Microsoft Office/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Engaging with parishes to develop clear missional design aligned to the SMMIB bid.
• Building trust with clergy, PCC officers and lay leaders and clarifying funding expectations.
• Identifying and removing barriers so resources reach local ministry settings.
• Working with diocesan colleagues to align design with bid data and financial requirements.
• Capturing learning to strengthen delivery plans and inform improvements.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Canterbury Diocese Limited is seeking a Project Officer to support the strategic funding bid for SMMIB. You will work with diocesan colleagues and visiting parishes to shape clear missional design that strengthens the bid.

You’ll engage with parishes across the diocese, coordinate with clergy and lay leaders, and ensure practical delivery aligns with bid requirements. Willingness to travel within the diocese is essential.