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Join the Diocese of Gloucester as a part-time Church Buildings Casework Officer, supporting the care and conservation of our historic churches
Salary: Band 5: £12,706 – £ 13,823 (FTE £31,766 – 34,558 per annum) + a generous non-contributory pension scheme
Hours: Part time – 2 days a week (14 hours)
Location: Gloucester
The Diocese of Gloucester supports nearly 400 places of worship, of which more than 90% are listed buildings. We are currently seeking to appoint a part time Church Buildings Casework Officer to support the work of our Care of Churches and DAC Team and the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC).
This is a key role within a small but dedicated team, committed to a sustainable future for historic church buildings across the diocese. Independent judgement, critical thinking and excellent communication are the key skills we will be looking for in the right candidate. The post holder will be part of a small team that manages a complex and varied workload.
They will be a key point of contact for parishes in the Archdeaconry of Gloucester, providing timely advice and guidance in matters concerning the care and development of church buildings and churchyards, including reviewing church buildings faculty and List B casework.
The post holder will support the day-to-day management of the Diocesan Advisory Committee and its operations under the guidance of the Care of Churches and DAC Team Leader. They will also be the nominated liaison between the Team and the network of Deanery Operations Managers. The post will support the provision of training and guidance for parishes in all aspects of managing their churches through a variety of media and will help to support and further develop effective systems for the management, conservation and adaptation of churches across the Diocese.
Deadline for applications: 12noon on Monday 24 August.
Interviews: Wednesday 2 September in Gloucester.