Evangelisation Project Worker (Part-time, 2-year contract)

Archdiocese of Southwark; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Southwark is seeking a part-time Evangelisation Coordinator to develop and run a programme of faith-sharing workshops across 20 deaneries and support parish planning for evangelisation, catechesis and formation.

You will help network Deanery Mentors and contribute to Evangelisation Expo, while undertaking other projects with the Evangelisation Director and Advisor, building relations with clergy and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic required for role.
• Good interpersonal skills expected.
• Microsoft Office 365 or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run a programme of ‘Sharing Your Faith’ Workshops in each of the 20 deaneries.
• Visit parishes and assist them to develop Parish Plans (for Evangelisation, Catechesis and Formation).
• Help to support a network of Deanery Mentors for Evangelisation as part of Some Definite Service.
• Contribute to Agency events such as the annual Evangelisation Expo.
• Undertake additional projects as agreed with the Director and Evangelisation Advisor.
• Build relationships with people passionate about evangelisation, including clergy and volunteers.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Practicing Catholic

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Closing date: 30th October

Contract type: Part-time, 2-year contract

Key responsibilities and main duties

Develop and run a programme of ‘Sharing Your Faith’ Workshops in each of the 20 deaneries

Visit parishes and assist them to develop Parish Plans (for Evangelisation, Catechesis and Formation)

Help to support a network of Deanery Mentors for Evangelisation as part of Some Definite Service*

Contribute to Agency events such as the annual Evangelisation Expo

Undertake additional projects as agreed with the Director and Evangelisation Advisor

Build relationships with people passionate about evangelisation, including clergy and volunteers

Standard duties

• Promote and comply with the Archdiocese's safeguarding policies and code of conduct at all times.
• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety, and follow the Archdiocese's policies and procedures.
• Uphold the ethos and values of the Archdiocese in carrying out the role.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and grade, as required.

Person specification Requirement

Essential

Experience

Practicing Catholic

Knowledge & skills

Good interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office 365 or equivalent

Personal qualities

Welcoming and hospitable

Willingness to learn and contribute to the varied work of a small team

Special requirements (e.g. DBS, driving license, occasional evenings/weekends)

Frequent Saturday and occasional evening work

Driving License

Desirable

Archbishop’s Certificate or similar theological training

Personal experience of street evangelisation or other forms of outreach

Training development

Adobe Creative Suite or Canva

Occupational requirement

This role involves the training of people to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and to pass on the Catholic faith. As such, the person will need to be a practicing Catholic.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check