Head of Discipleship

The Church of England; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A religious organization in the UK is seeking a dynamic leader to join the Department of Mission and Ministry's Strategic Leadership Team. This role involves collaborating with bishops and clergy to implement transformative priorities for discipleship and vocation, with a focus on Social Justice and Community engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong strategic leadership skills and a proven track record in team development, alongside a commitment to equality and diversity. The salary ranges from £61,491 to £66,222, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop creative approaches to Christian formation.
• Experience in team leadership and managing complex projects.
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with bishops and clergy to set clear goals.
• Oversee initiatives on Social Justice, Environment Care, and Generous Giving.
• Influence local practice and national policy.

Skills

Strategic vision

Leadership skills

Team mentorship

Experience in Social Justice

Theological depth

Job description

Salary : £61,491 - £66,222 per annum, dependant on experience

Contract : Permanent

Location : Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, OX5 1GF

Hours : Full time – 37 hours per week

Contract Type : Permanent

Closing Date : 12noon - 08 January 2026

Interview Date : 21 January 2026 in person at Church House Oxford

Are you passionate about nurturing Christian formation and inspiring missional discipleship across diverse communities? Do you have the strategic vision and leadership skills to shape and implement transformative priorities for discipleship and vocation?

About the role

As a key member of the Department of Mission and Ministry’s Strategic Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively with bishops, clergy, and lay leaders to refine and communicate clear goals, design diocesan-wide initiatives, and oversee a skilled team resourcing work on Social Justice, Environment Care, and Generous Giving. Your leadership will help integrate discipleship priorities with wider mission objectives, influencing both local practice and national policy.

About you

We are seeking a dynamic leader with theological depth and ministerial experience, rooted in a vibrant personal faith and prayer life. You will bring a proven ability to develop creative approaches to Christian formation and discipleship, working effectively across diverse theological traditions. Strong strategic leadership skills are essential to inspire change, build trust, and manage complex projects, alongside experience in team leadership, mentoring, and staff development.

There is a genuine occupational requirement that the appointee must be a communicant member of the Church of England or of a church in full communion with it, in accordance with schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

We want the Church of England’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in our staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates, who are currently underrepresented.

The Church of England is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. In the Diocese of Oxford we follow and are committed to the Church of England's House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount. This post is subject to an enhanced plus barred lists DBS check.