We are recruiting a Parish Communications Enabler to play a key role in strengthening how churches across the diocese communicate their faith, mission and community life.

This is a strategic enabling role focused on building long-term communications capacity across our churches. You will equip clergy, wardens and volunteers with the skills, confidence and tools to communicate clearly, consistently and creatively in their local contexts.

You will work closely with parishes to understand their needs and challenges, using this insight to shape practical resources, training and shared approaches that can be adopted and sustained over time. This will lead to more confident communication, greater consistency, and stronger engagement with local communities.

Alongside this, you will influence how communications is developed at a diocesan level, advising on priorities and helping to ensure that parish insight informs wider strategy. You will also support the identification and sharing of stories of ministry, growth and transformation, strengthening culture and connection across the diocese.

This is a relational, outward-facing role with real scope to shape how we support mission through communication. If you enjoy working alongside others and enabling people to share the hope of the Christian faith, we would love to hear from you.

This is a hybrid role, including two days per week on average based at Church House, Derby.

Why Join Us?

At the Diocesan Board of Finance, we believe work is more than a job. It’s a calling to contribute to something meaningful and be part of bringing about the Kingdom of God: Good news for all. Here in the Parish Support Team we live out values that genuinely guide the way we work together. When you join us, you become part of a values driven organisation that strives to bring out the Kingdom of God in the diocese of Derby.

This is a chance to contribute to meaningful work in a supportive, purpose‑driven environment with opportunities to shape governance and support senior leadership.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Working pattern: 28 hours per week

Salary: £26,940 per annum (a full time equivalent salary of £33,675)

Closing date: Sunday 2 August at 11.59pm

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 10 August

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>> Download our guide to working for the Derby Diocesan Board of Finance here (PDF)

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