The churches of St James’, Clifton, St Cuthbert’s, Herringthorpe, and St Mary Magdalene, Whiston are seeking to appoint a Community Engagement Officer to strengthen their presence, relationships, and participation within local community life. Rooted in a shared vision of welcome, hospitality, safety, and support, this role will help ensure the church is not only open to the community but fully integrated into it, listening to local needs, building partnerships, and enabling creative initiatives that support community cohesion and wellbeing.
Inspired by the Church of England’s Five Marks of Mission, the Community Engagement Officer will work at the intersection of faith, service, and community life supporting inclusive activities, nurturing relationships, and creating accessible pathways for people to feel connected, valued, and supported, and for those who wish to explore or deepen their faith as part of the life of the church.
Could you walk alongside those in need by bringing practical care and spiritual hope to our vibrant, multi-cultural neighborhood? Then this role is for you!
The Community Engagement Officer role includes:
- Working with clergy and volunteers to ensure community activities reflect shared values
- Planning and delivering inclusive community events that promote wellbeing and connection
- Supporting initiatives such as youth work, intergenerational projects, and cultural events
- Building partnerships with local schools, community groups, charities, and statutory services
- Being a visible and welcoming presence within the parishes and identifying local needs
- Supporting promotion of activities through social media, newsletters, and noticeboards
- Recording activities and outcomes, and contributing to reports and reviews
- Recruiting and coordinating volunteers as needed
- Contributing to parish and Mission Area meetings and mission planning
Please note this role may be subject to a Basic DBS check in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding provisions.
This post is funded by a National Church grant currently until the end of 2028, with the potential for review and extension (subject to funding) to 2031. Regular reviews will take place, though no guarantees can be made.
- Part-Time, up to 28 hours per week
- Working Pattern – Monday to Thursday with some flexibility for evening and weekends
- Salary £23,600 (FTE £29,500)
- 10% employer contribution to pension
- Generous Holiday Entitlement
- Location: St James’, Clifton, and working collaboratively with St Cuthbert’s, Herringthorpe, and St Mary Magdalene, Whiston
Please send your completed application form to recruitment@sheffield.anglican.org.
Closing date: Monday 2 March 2026Shortlisting Date: w/c 2March 2026Interview: w/c 16 March 2026
For more information on the role please email Rev Caroline Wyman: carolinewyman@stjamesclifton.org or call 07835 287653 or email Alex Shilkoff: alex.shilkoff@Sheffield.anglican.org.
Sheffield Cathedral is inviting applications for the role of Canon Chancellor, a residentiary canon and member of Chapter, at an important moment in the Cathedral’s life.
At the heart of a changing and creative city, Sheffield Cathedral is both an ancient holy place and a living centre of worship, culture, and public engagement. Each year, thousands of people come through our doors to pray, worship, learn, attend concerts and exhibitions, or find welcome and sanctuary in the city centre. We are committed to being a place for all people, holding together daily prayer, joyful worship, and careful stewardship of our life and resources.Closing date for applications: Friday 27th February by 12pm
Interviews: Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th March
A role rooted in prayer, governance, and delivery
The Canon Chancellor is a senior leadership role, combining a full share in the Cathedral’s liturgical and praying life with responsibility for governance, strategy, and delivery. As one of two full-time Commissioners’ Canons, the post-holder will be a trustee of the Cathedral, a member of Chapter and the Senior Leadership Team, and will play a key role in sustaining and strengthening areas central to the Cathedral’s mission.
We are seeking a priest who brings a calm, detail-aware approach to leadership, with particular responsibility for three closely connected strands of the Cathedral’s work:
1. Education and learning
The Canon Chancellor will lead the development of the Cathedral’s adult education programme and oversee its schools and families engagement, ensuring a high-quality, sustainable educational offer that serves the Diocese, the city, and communities who may not otherwise encounter the Cathedral. This includes working closely with colleagues to connect learning with mission, worship, music, and the wider life of the Cathedral.
2. Heritage and the arts
Building on Sheffield Cathedral’s rich history and cultural life, the Canon Chancellor will help bring the Cathedral’s heritage to life and place it within the wider story of Sheffield. Working with artists, cultural partners, and civic institutions, the role will support exhibitions, events, and commissions that make the Cathedral accessible, engaging, and meaningful for a wide range of audiences.
3. Fundraising and development
At a crucial stage in the Cathedral’s development, the Canon Chancellor will work closely with colleagues to help shape and deliver a coherent fundraising and development strategy. This includes supporting a culture of generous giving, strengthening visitor and congregational income, and contributing to the Cathedral’s long-term financial sustainability.
Who we are seeking
We are looking for a priest who will be nourished by cathedral worship; brings strategic, emotionally intelligent, and detail-orientated leadership; is a natural completer-finisher; and will work collaboratively with clergy, staff and volunteers. Above all, we seek someone who loves people and will help the Cathedral live out its vocation to be a place for all people at the heart of Sheffield.
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