Diocesan Environmental Officer – Voluntary Role

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Job Title:

Diocesan Environmental Officer

Position type:

Voluntary role

Parish Name:

Diocese of Rochester

Work Terms:

Approximately 2-3 days per month

Applications Deadline:

14/04/2026

Interview Date:

27/04/2026

Other Information:

Care for Creation is integral to the mission and strategy of Rochester Diocese and in February 2025 two roles were established to support the Diocese to achieve the Church of England’s ambition to become net zero by 2030. We recognise that Care for Creation is wider than net zero and would like to progress the achievements of the A Rocha Eco Church and Eco Diocese schemes alongside our net zero goals to ensure a more holistic environmental approach which includes “hearts and minds” as well as practical action.

In the Rochester Diocese we have approximately 260 churches and are delighted that we have over 40 churches who already have an Eco Church Award including 2 at gold level. Over the next 2 years we would like to increase this to 80 churches having an award with 26 of those being at silver or gold level. We are also keen to achieve our first Eco Diocese Award this year.

 

The focus of the DEO role is to be a figurehead for our environmental work; inspiring and encouraging others to take action. Supporting people to understand the urgency of the climate and biodiversity crises and that those who have contributed the least are being affected the most. The DEO will inspire positive action through highlighting the theological imperative to Care for Creation and that good environmental stewardship is integral to our mission.

The DEO will work closely with the Net Zero Team who have responsibility to oversee the implementation of the Routemap to Net Zero Carbon and Eco Diocese Action Plan and will also gain support by being be part of a national network of DEOs. The DEO will be a member of the Diocesan Net Zero and Environment Working Group to provide updates and to contribute to the governance of the environmental work in the Diocese.

Please contact Cat Jamieson, Net Zero Programme Manager if you would like to have an informal conversation to discuss the role: Catriona.Jamieson@rochester.anglican.org

To apply, please submit a statement (no more than one side of A4) outlining why you are applying and how your skills and background would support you in successfully carrying out the role

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