Net Zero Parish Engagement Officer

The Diocese Of York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of York invites applications for a Net Zero Carbon Parish Support Officer to help parishes become well‑connected and equipped to take forward environmental action.

You will work closely with the Net Zero Carbon Programme Lead and Funding Officer to build a diocesan network of Parish Environment Officers, manage communications, and organise events that drive engagement across North and East Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with experience managing communications or networks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage volunteers and build positive relationships.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication.
• Ability to plan and deliver events, both in person and online.
• Proactive, approachable and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Establish, grow, and sustain a Diocese‑wide network of Parish Environment Officers (PEOs).
• Manage communications for the PEO network, including newsletters, updates, guidance notes and signposting to resources.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date contact lists and distribution groups.
• Organise meetings, workshops, webinars and training events for PEOs and parish leaders.
• Support Diocesan‑wide engagement campaigns or themed events related to Net Zero Carbon.
• Serve as an accessible and friendly first point of contact for parish enquiries relating to Net Zero and the PEO network.
• Maintain a central repository of tools, templates, links, and materials to support parish initiatives.
• Work closely with the Net Zero Carbon Programme Lead to align with the Diocesan Action Plan.
• Contribute to progress reporting, monitoring and evaluation of parish engagement across the Diocese.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Volunteer management

Event planning

Teamwork

Job description

The Diocese of York invites applications for a Net Zero Carbon Parish Support Officer to help parishes become well‑connected and equipped to take forward environmental action.

You will work closely with the Net Zero Carbon Programme Lead and Funding Officer to build a diocesan network of Parish Environment Officers, manage communications, and organise events that drive engagement across North and East Yorkshire.