Project Officer (Racial Justice Action)

Closing date: 13 April 2026 Contact:

(Previous applicants need not apply)

Working hours: A full time post of 35 hours per week (but part time with minimum of approximately 28 hours per week will be considered)

Salary: £34,980 to £37,100 per annum per annum pro rata, subject to qualifications and experience

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

ROLE DUTIES

• To develop a project and implementation plan for both ‘From Action to Real Change’ and ‘From Lament to Action’.
• To ensure the actions for the project are well planned, financially robust, fully supported by suitable data and metrics so that targets and desired outcomes are agreed and met and continue to be actioned by key stakeholders to ensure the desired impact.
• To develop a framework for the collection and collation of data to facilitate the production of project reports, ensuring the reports satisfy the Racial Justice Unit’s requirements and feed into wider diocesan governance structures.
• To build strong relationships with key stakeholders within the diocese at all levels, whilst being able to persuade and influence appropriately to ensure the implementation of the recommendations.

CRITERIA

• Experience of project work, including planning and coordinating detailed multi-layered projects, and data collection and analysis,.
• Strong planning, time management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Passionate about seeing people from GMH backgrounds realise their full potential in God’s mission and the Church’s ministry.
• Understanding of the Church of England and the theology of church growth and missional strategies.
• Can combine this passion and enthusiasm with an ability to build credible and effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

For more information  please see the job description, and to apply please complete the application form and return to jobs@chelmsford.anglican.org

Closing Date: 13 April 2026

Interview Date: 24 April 2026

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