Programme Manager (Strategic Delivery)

Church of England; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Canterbury, part of the Church of England, is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead, coordinate and deliver our strategic change portfolio from Canterbury with a hybrid working option. Working with the Director of Strategic Development, you will bring people together, manage priorities, risks, governance and budgets, and turn vision into action across parishes and ministries.

You will build relationships with clergy, parish leaders and partners to ensure outcomes that

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex programmes across multiple teams.
• Ability to coordinate priorities, risks and governance structures.
• Proven track record delivering strategic change through collaborative working.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and deliver the strategic change portfolio.
• Work with the Director of Strategic Development to turn vision into action.
• Coordinate programmes, manage priorities and ensure outcomes for parishes and ministries.
• Build strong relationships with clergy, parish leaders and partners and manage budgets.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Governance

Budget management

Job description

Programme Manager (Strategic Delivery)

Canterbury with hybrid option

£45,012-£51,764 pa plus excellent benefits

Full-time, fixed-term contract for three years

Would you like to create meaningful change and lasting impact by helping to shape the future of mission and ministry across the Diocese of Canterbury? We’re looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead, coordinate and deliver our strategic change portfolio.

Working closely with the Director of Strategic Development, you’ll bring people together, keep projects moving and turn vision into action - supporting flourishing parishes, sustainable ministry and church growth across the Diocese.

As Programme Manager, you’ll work with colleagues, clergy, parish leaders and partners across the Diocese to coordinate programmes, manage priorities and make sure great ideas become real outcomes.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys leading complex programmes and making things happen, is adept at building strong relationships and capable of bringing people together whilst being confident of managing priorities, risks, governance and budgets.

You’ll be a collaborative and organised programme professional with experience of working with multiple stakeholders, supporting senior leaders and delivering strategic change. You’ll also be a practising Christian (GoR applies under section 9 of the Equality Act 2010) with a good understanding of the Church of England and a passion for supporting its mission and ministry.

Canterbury Diocese is the oldest in England and spans a diverse region from Maidstone to Thanet and the Isle of Sheppey to Romney Marsh. With coastal towns, rural communities and urban areas side by side, it offers a rich and challenging mission context. Our vision is Changed Lives, Changing Lives: a community transformed by encountering Christ andcommitted to transforming and blessing the families and communities we serve.

All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks inclusive of Right to Work in the United Kingdom, references and relevant background checks applicable to the role.

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 6 October. Interview: Tuesday 20 October, Canterbury