Priority Community Network (PCN) Project Officer
Hours:Full-Time, 35 hours per week
Salary:£33,250 (pro rata for part-time working)
Location:Based in our Diocesan Office in Stoke Gifford (North Bristol)
The Organisation
We’re the Diocese of Bristol – the Church of England across Bristol, South Gloucester, North Wiltshire and Swindon.
The Diocese of Bristol is in the early stages of implementing an exciting new organisational strategy seeking to respond to the most vivid of visions; that humanity might be reconciled, and creation restored. Underpinned by the values of openness, generosity, creativity and bravery, we want transform our communities through positive social change and long-term environmental and financial sustainability.
Priority Community Network (PCN) Priority Communities is a term we use to describe some areas across our Diocese which are faced with particular challenges, often following years of underinvestment and attention from national and local government.
The PCN Project Officer is responsible for supporting the operational delivery of a range of practical projects, which aim to improve the lives of those in these areas. The key focus of this role is to provide a professional programme delivery service to leaders across the diocese who are accountable for achieving the PCN Project aims.
The person
We are seeking someone with previous effective project management experience who can be a driving force for change.
Good organisational skills are essential, including financial and resource management, plus producing reports and feedback. You will need to be a good communicator with emotional intelligence and excellent people and influencing skills. Above all, you will need to be fully committed to the aims and purposes of this Christian project. As such there is a genuine occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian under the 2010 Equality Act.
If what we’ve described above excites you and you could see yourself thriving in this role, please apply via our website using the application form tojobs@bristoldiocese.org
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Revd Dr Andy Murrayandy.murray@bristoldiocese.org
We offer:
ü Flexible working
ü 28 days annual leaveplus eight days statutory Bank holidays
(pro rata for part time staff)
ü Free onsite parking
ü A contributory pension scheme
ü Company sick pay
Closing date:9am 26thAug 2024
The Diocese of Bristol is committed to being a fair, respectful, and inclusive organisation. We believe that diversity enriches us and are dedicated to the promotion of equality where all are able flourish. Disabled people, those who are Neurodiverse and those from global majority heritage are currently under-represented in our Diocese and we welcome applications from within these groups.