Hybrid Strategic Programme Delivery Lead — Church Growth

Church of England; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible 30-hour week

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Church Worker’s Pension Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

The Diocese of Chichester is seeking an experienced Programme Delivery Manager to help deliver the Diocesan Growth Strategy across Sussex. You will support churches to develop mission plans, access funding and deliver projects with impact.

This fixed-term role runs until 31 December 2030 with a hybrid working pattern and opportunities for extension. You will collaborate with parish leaders and national partners to drive results and learning.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading complex programmes or significant projects.
• Strong project and programme management skills, including risk, change and issue management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyse information and present data and learning clearly to stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Good financial and reporting skills.
• Experience delivering projects within a church, charity or faith-based setting would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support parishes to develop mission plans and secure funding approvals.
• Work alongside church leaders to deliver strategic projects and achieve agreed outcomes.
• Monitor programme performance, risks, outcomes and learning.
• Produce reports and updates for diocesan boards and stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with churches and partners across the Diocese and wider Church.
• Support evaluation activities that demonstrate impact and inform future growth initiatives.

Skills

Programme leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Data analysis & reporting

Budget & finance

Church/charity experience

Job description

The Diocese of Chichester is seeking an experienced Programme Delivery Manager to help deliver the Diocesan Growth Strategy across Sussex. You will support churches to develop mission plans, access funding and deliver projects with impact.

This fixed-term role runs until 31 December 2030 with a hybrid working pattern and opportunities for extension. You will collaborate with parish leaders and national partners to drive results and learning.