Rural Mission Project Manager

Diocese of Carlisle; Penrith; On-site; GBP 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization, the Diocese of Carlisle, seeks a Rural Mission Project Manager passionate about serving rural communities. This part-time role focuses on managing mission work and engaging with local stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong collaborative skills and a solution-oriented mindset to address community needs.

Qualifications

• Passion for rural churches and communities.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Holistic problem analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Rural Mission workstream.
• Work with local stakeholders on concepts and ideas.
• Analyse problems for underlying issues.

Skills

Collaborative work

Problem analysis

Solution-focused attitude

Job description

Diocese of Carlisle, Penrith, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £34,000

Description of Job

Do you have a passion for rural churches and the communities they serve?

Are you able to work collaboratively, building effective working relationships with diverse groups of people?

Do you want a new challenge?

The Diocese of Carlisle is looking for a Rural Mission Project Manager who will:

• Manage the Rural Mission workstream
• Work with local stakeholders to create and pilot concepts and ideas
• Be able to analyse problems for underlying issues in a holistic manner
• Understand the needs and pressures of local rural churches, and the wider communities they serve
• Have a positive, solution-focused attitude

This is a part-time position, for 17.5 hours (0.5 FTE) a week.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Wednesday 2nd July 2025

Interviews: Monday 21st July 2025 at Church House, Penrith

Welcome to the Church of England's Diocese of Carlisle

We have 240 parishes across Cumbria, embracing areas from the heart of urban Barrow in the south Lakes up to rural Bewcastle in the 'debatable' Borderlands.

Our churches range from beautiful historic Norman buildings to modern, purpose-built places of worship.

Cumbria is the first ecumenical county to be formed in England.

Our joint God for All strategy demonstrates a united commitment to innovative mission, social justice, effective discipleship, and the provision of church schools and academies; all to serve our communities and grow God's Kingdom.