Working hours: This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) Part-time working may be considered for an exceptional candidate with a minimum of approximately 28 hours per week, Your chance to join the Diocese of Chelmsford Programme Management Office as a Programme Manager, working within a mission focused team to develop and shape coherent programmes of change 'to enliven disciples to make disciples' in the Bradwell Episcopal Area.,

Work collaboratively with the Bradwell Episcopal Area Team to develop successful applications for external funding for missional growth, including the development and writing of project plans and funding applications.
Contribute to the missional strategy, training and implementation of that strategy in the context of church growth and discipleship.
Work collaboratively within the PMO team ensuring shared learning and a consistent approach to programme management is taken across the three episcopal areas.

We are seeking individuals with a passion for change to establish, support and navigate the resource intensive phase of strategic implementation. You will be instrumental in engaging others to be receptive to project / programme management disciplines in missional projects and programmes of work across the whole diocese.
A desire to serve the church in the Diocese of Chelmsford and passionate about enabling growth.
Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to bring order to complex situations and find innovative ways of solving or pre-empting problems.
Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes and projects, including risk and issue management.

The Diocese of Chelmsford is the Church of England in East London and Essex. The Diocese is vibrant and growing with our 463 parishes and 139 schools across Essex, the unitary authorities of Southend and Thurrock, and five East London Boroughs serving a population of around 3 million and rising. We have nearly 600 churches, which are served by around 500 clergy.

Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working, 11% non-contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday rising to 29 after five years' service.