Strategic Church Heritage & Governance Secretary

The Church Of England; Guildford; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

10% non-contributory pension

Life assurance 3x annual salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Staff wellbeing programme

Learning and development opportunities

Résumé du poste

The Diocese of Guildford is seeking an experienced Governance professional to join the Governance Team as DAC and Pastoral Secretary. This role supports the care, conservation and future development of churches and churchyards while leading governance and administration of pastoral reorganisation across the Diocese.

You will work with clergy, parish representatives and heritage bodies to enable mission and ministry, providing expert guidance on faculty matters, church buildings and pastoral

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as town planning, law, estate management, architecture, building conservation or heritage management.
• Experience managing complex casework, projects or statutory processes with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong governance, organisational and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to influence diverse audiences.

Responsabilités

• Lead the faculty process across the Diocese, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations and Church of England procedures.
• Secretarial duties to the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) and oversee governance, decision-making and statutory responsibilities.
• Advise on care and management of churches, churchyards and heritage assets.

Connaissances

Governance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Advisory

Formation

Degree or equivalent in planning, law, estate management, architecture, heritage conservation or related discipline

Description du poste

The Diocese of Guildford is seeking an experienced Governance professional to join the Governance Team as DAC and Pastoral Secretary. This role supports the care, conservation and future development of churches and churchyards while leading governance and administration of pastoral reorganisation across the Diocese.

You will work with clergy, parish representatives and heritage bodies to enable mission and ministry, providing expert guidance on faculty matters, church buildings and pastoral