Lead Ordained Ministry Enabler

Church of England; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clergy Pension Scheme

Annual Leave 36 days

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

The Diocese of Sheffield invites applications for Lead Ordained Ministry Enabler, a strategic role shaping formation and resourcing for clergy and curates. It focuses on lifelong learning within ordained ministry and tailored development across contexts.

The post offers a full-time contract (42 hours), salary £49,000, and a range of benefits including pension and substantial leave. DBS enhanced disclosure applies.

Qualifications

• Leadership and strategic oversight experience in mission or ministry contexts.
• Ability to design and implement training pathways for ordination-to-oversight roles.
• Experience resourcing and enabling clergy in diverse contexts.

Responsibilities

• Develop personalized and integrated training pathways from ordination to experienced Oversight Ministry.
• Provide leadership and direction to formation and resourcing of clergy.
• Strengthen lifelong learning ethos within ordained ministry.
• Support the flourishing of curates with pastoral and ministerial guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy development

Training & development

Clergy support

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

LEAD ORDAINED MINISTRY ENABLER

The Diocese of Sheffield is called to grow a diverse network of Christ-like, lively and sustainable Christian communities in every place which are effective in making disciples and in seeking to transform our society and God’s world.

This is a new opportunity to take on a strategic oversight role which will seek to develop personalized and integrated training pathways from ordination through to experienced Oversight Ministry.

The Lead Ordained Ministry Enabler will bring leadership and direction to the ongoing formation and resourcing of clergy, enabling and equipping them as leaders in mission. The role will help strengthen an ethos of lifelong learning within ordained ministry, providing development that is tailored to both the context of individual clergy and the wider diocesan vision and strategy.

The role will also support the flourishing of curates within their training contexts, providing pastoral, spiritual and ministerial support to help prepare them for their call beyond curacy.

• Salary £49,000 (FTE)
• Permanent Contract – 42 hours per week (FTE)
• Working Pattern – Monday to Friday (plus Sunday cover)
• Clergy Pension Scheme
• 36 Days Annual Leave per year plus Bank Holidays
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure

Closing date:7th October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 8th October 2026

Interview Date: 12th October 2026

For more information on the role, email [e-mail]

Given the nature and context of the work, this post carries an Occupational Requirement under the provisions of the Equality Act for the postholder to have a committed Christian faith.

Please note, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding provisions. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team at [e-mail]

Please Note; Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance (SDBF) does not hold a Home Office sponsor license and are therefore unable to sponsor Skilled Worker or other work visas. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of their employment.