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Could you be the leader we need to oversee our diocesan growth strategy across our churches in Sussex?
With an agreed Diocesan Growth Strategy, and initial funding from the National Church of England, we are seeking a Head of Strategic Programmes to lead on the oversight and delivery of our strategic projects and growth strategy at the Diocese of Chichester.
This is a key role in the life of the Diocese, and you will be working with our Bishops, Archdeacons and senior leadership team at Church House to shape projects, effect change and deliver and monitor growth within a faith context.
We are looking for a skilled leader who and has experience of managing strategic and complex programmes and who can ensure that resources are managed effectively and in alignment with the diocesan strategy.
The Principal Duties Include
- Working with colleagues to manage and execute the Diocesan Growth Strategy
- Researching and writing applications & bids for future Diocesan Investment Programme funding
- Overseeing the management of projects within the portfolio of diocesan strategic programmes
- Operating the programme governance framework and servicing the Diocesan Strategic Programmes Board
- Leading and managing the Strategic Management team
- Have experience of leading complex and large programmes of work with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Be able to think and work strategically within a faith-based context
- Have good knowledge of project management - including controlling risks, budgets and change management
- Be able to produce data-informed reports and applications for funding
- Have the self-motivation and enthusiasm to lead and inspire others
What We Offer
- A salary of £59,000 per annum.
- Flexitime and the opportunity to apply to use the DBF’s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week.
- 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year.
- Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a generous 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%.
- Free parking, free eye tests, the ride to work schemeand development opportunities
Chichester DBF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.Our full safeguarding policy can be found here
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and completion of the Church of England Confidential Declaration Form.To understand how the information you supply in your Confidential Declaration Form is used and your rights with respect to that data please read ourprivacy notice.
Please apply via Pathways by midnight on 25th August 2025.Interviews will be held at Church House, Hove on 5th September 2025.
For more information the Diocese of Chichester please visit https://www.chichester.anglican.org/
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