Shades Worker

Shades is a racial justice and faith project that supports schools and churches to be a place of belonging and flourishing for everyone.

Shades is a racial justice and faith project that supports schools and churches to be a place of belonging and flourishing for everyone. The project’s activities enable schools and churches to create a safe space for dialogue and learning, empowering children, young people and adults to celebrate diversity, champion difference and put love into action as modelled through the life of Jesus.

The project aims to develop discipleship pathways for children, young people and their families, enabling them to grow in their Christian faith and to belong to a thriving church community.

In response to the exciting growth of the Shades Project, we are looking to appoint an additional Shades Worker to support the growing opportunities for Christian discipleship and to embed the Shades ethos in primary and secondary schools and parishes across our diocese.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. A passion for racial justice, the Christian faith and working with children and young people is essential. Experience of working within a racial justice context, although desirable is not essential, given the wide range of training and development opportunities provided.

For an informal conversation about this post please contact Ni-Cola Scott, Shades Project Lead: nicolascott@manchester.anglican.org 

There is an Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian,  in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. 

The post will be offered to the successful candidate subject to an enhanced DBS check with barred list check (child workforce), satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Applications should be made via a laptop or desktop rather than a mobile device. Please refer to the job pack below for further information.

Job attachments

Queries can be directed to jobs@manchester.anglican.org.  

Closing date: Monday 14 September 2026 at 5pm

Interviews: Tuesday 22 September 2026 at St John’s House, 155-163 The Rock, Bury BL9 0ND

Salary

Full time – £28,955 – £33,409 per annum

Hours

Full Time – 35 hours per week

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Competitive employer pension contribution