Ambassador for The Children's Society

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Summary:

Could you be the next Ambassador for The Children’s Society in the Diocese of Worcester?

Job description:

Could you be the next Ambassador for The Children’s Society in the Diocese of Worcester?

The Children’s Society have a fantastic volunteer role known as a Diocesan Ambassador. This is an individual who supports the charity with its link to The Church of England, identifies new opportunities and helps to support existing supporters.

Do you have excellent networking and engagement skills, coupled with a knowledge of The Church of England and how diocese and parishes work? If you are able to work collaboratively with senior diocesan staff, clergy and volunteers, then you could make an excellent Diocesan Ambassador.

The role is an integral part of our work in the community. Our current Diocesan Ambassadors do a wide range of activities, ranging from organising and running Christingles in their communities, talking to local clergy and supporting our house box networks. This role is truly flexible and one, you really can make your own.

Diocesan Ambassador for the Diocese of Exeter, Ann, has told us “I’ve met some lovely people as Diocesan Ambassador, all trying to work together to make the world a better place for children and young people. Clergy, Church workers, other charity workers, MPs, Councillors - to name a few.  I have travelled to different areas of the Diocese meeting people and promoting the charity and I’ve always received wonderful support from The Children’s Society’s Community Relationships Manager for the region.  If you love meeting people and want to work with a charity who really cares, please do apply for this role”.

Claire McMinn, Community Relationship Manager – West Midlands said: “Our Diocesan Ambassadors are an extremely important part of our community volunteers. They are the connectors in their communities, passionate about the work The Children’s Society does and committed to improving the lives of Children and Young People across the UK.

If you think you’ll be able to inspire church leaders and key faith figures across cathedrals, churches and education teams, then please get in touch to chat more about this role."

A full Diocesan Ambassadors pack is available below, and Claire would be happy to chat about the role in more detail via telephone or video conference.

Claire can be contacted on 07756 269 616 or by email on Claire.Mcminn@childrenssociety.org.uk.

Parish website:

Role description:

Application forms and details from:

Claire McMinn, Community Relationship Manager

Contact email:

Contact phone number:

07756 269 616

Closing date:

1st January, 2027 at 00:00

Evaluation consultant in Elmley Castle

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Summary:

Elmley Castle Bell Restoration Project seeks to appoint a consultant to coordinate the evaluation process when the project build is completed.

Job description:

Elmley Castle Bell Restoration Project seeks to appoint a consultant to coordinate the evaluation process when the project build is completed. The evaluation will focus on recruitment and retention while promoting Elmley’s new bells and the art of change ringing to the villagers and wider community.

Project Background

The Elmley Castle Bell Restoration Project has been successful in obtaining a grant from the National Heritage Lottery Fund. Elmley Castle St Mary’s Church is a Grade 1 listed building and there is evidence of early Anglo-Saxon stonework. In addition, the church has a fine 16th C monument to the Savage family, carved medieval font and fine early carved pews.

Elmley Castle’s bells have become very difficult to ring over recent decades and now needs additional new bells a new bell frame. Also, the 4 old bells, one dating from 1420, are no longer tuneable and need to be semi-retired. Two bells from the old ring will join four newly cast bells to make a new ring of six. Elmley will also have a new steel and cast-iron frame. All the old and new bells will be fitted with electromagnetic hammers and can be played form a keyboard to complement the art of full circle ringing. This project will secure bell ringing at Elmley Castle and allow for effective training on the new bells.

Evaluation Objectives

• Elmley bell Project evaluation to build a strong band of ringers, particularly amongst young people. To address and overcome those barriers which prevent young people and adults from becoming bell ringers – dispel the monks flying up and down on a bell rope myth.
• Promote the new ring of bells to the village community and wider benefice.
• Long term promotion of bell ringing and care of bells and belfries.
• Community impact.

Specific Evaluation Questions

• To evaluate how the project has impacted the village community and the wider ringing community, particularly local and county Guilds and Associations.
• Duke of Edinburg Award for bell ringing. (Central Council of Church Bell Ringers)
• Bluebell’s Challenge. Young Ringers, Girl guiding and Scout Association members challenge to learn bell ringing, set up in memory of Alison Regan a bell ringer from Worcester.
• General learn to ring promotion for adults.
• Evaluate how effectively belfry maintenance is carried out and promote belfry maintenance volunteers.
• Evaluate activities including: visitor peals, quarter peals, visiting bands and chiming system.
• To establish how effective the project website is.
• To evaluate the possibilities of future fund raising to expanding the ring from six to eight bells.

Evaluation Methodology

• To produce qualitative methods through interviews surveys and other suitable forms of gathering research data. This research will come from the Parochial Church Council members and those within the churches sphere. In addition, research from local communities such as local clubs, organisations and the ringing community.
• To measure the quantitative values from research methods and data gathering.

Deliverables

• Two reports to be created, one midway and a final report for the NHLF, church authorities and bell ringing communities.

Consultants Requirements

To develop an evaluation framework and associated action plan designed to effectively evaluate the project against the original aims and objectives.

• Project evaluation will focus on qualitative and quantitative data that can be collected throughout the project.
• The Evaluation Consultant will identify clear methodologies and create a range of tools that can be implemented by the project team to gather data.
• Producing regular update progress reports and recommendations for adjustments needed.
• The Evaluation Consultant will undertake a final review upon completion of the project with a written report for the NHLF, Parochial Church Council and other interested parties.

Skills and experience required for consultant

The consultant will need to demonstrate an understanding of the project's background, including the specific challenges and opportunities related to church bells, recruitment and community engagement. The evaluation should be robust, transparent, and contribute to learning for future projects.

The consultant should have experience and expertise in:

• Evaluation of church bells, the art of change ringing. (Desirable)
• Experience in evaluating of NHLF projects within the heritage sector
• Analysis of data, outputs and outcomes
• Working and engaging with a variety of communities. Drawing on the potential pool of knowledge within the disparate and diverse community of bell ringers, volunteers and other participants.
• Writing evaluation framework documents to NHLF specifications

How to apply

• A list of recent relevant projects within the heritage sector within the last 5 years including the client name, services given and approximate value of the contract
• How you would add value to the project.
• Details of two referees for whom you have conducted similar services over the past five years
• Please include a copy of your CV.

Details of tender valuation

The tender will be weighted thus:

• On costs and overall benefit to the project 30%
• Demonstrate experience and qualifications working within the heritage sector 30%
• Completing the evaluation within the given timescale 20%
• Demonstrate the use of methodologies suitable for NHLF evaluation and the correct use of data as laid down in the act of 2018 20%

Timeline and Budget

The duration for this evaluation will run from September 2025 – to August 2026. The budget for this evaluation is £7000 inclusive of VAT. This figure should include all associated costs and travel expenses. Payment schedule to be agreed at the start of the evaluation.

Contact details

Stephen Bowley Project Manager for Elmley Castle Bell Restoration

S_bowley@elmleycastlebells.com  07736 031298

Contact email:

Contact phone number:

07736 031298

Development Worker (Young People) – West Midlands Regional Racial Justice Initiative

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Summary:

The West Midlands Regional Racial Justice Initiative is looking to recruit a Development Worker (Young People)

Salary:

£36k p.a. (pro rata)

Hours:

Approx 2 days a week

Job description:

• Do you work with children and young people from diverse backgrounds?
• Are you passionate about tackling the racial injustice experienced by children and Young People?

Part time/fixed term  - Planning and activity project opportunity …..

Six dioceses in the Church of England are working together in The West Midlands Regional Racial Justice Initiative (WMRRJI).

WMRRJI are seeking someone either on a part time/fixed term employed basis, on a secondment basis from a diocese or cathedral, or on a freelance basis, who can work with them over the next three months to help plan a programme of activity against scoping work currently being undertaken, and who will then work with them and the participating dioceses as they begin to deliver against that plan.

Due to the nature of this post, the post-holder will be working within the underrepresented GMH / UKME communities of the six dioceses, and bring an understanding the contexts which individuals of a GMH / UKME background serve in their Christian discipleship, mission and ministry and any barriers which they may face.

We envisage that the work will be an average of two days a week, and this can be done flexibly with a mix of home working and some travel to the participating diocesan offices (Coventry, Birmingham, Gloucester, Worcester, Hereford and Lichfield).

WMRRJI are keen that someone is able to start as soon as possible in/from September 2025 and will keep this advert open until a successful appointment has been made.

To find out more about us visit  https://wmracialjustice.org.uk

Contact email:

Further information:

If you would like more information please contact Judith Knight at Judith@judithknighthr.com

Curate - Alvechurch and Beoley

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Summary:

Full-time stipendiary curate

Location:

St Laurence, Alvechurch and St Leonard, Beoley

Job description:

We are seeking a passionate and committed curate to join us at St Laurence and St Leonard’s. This role offers a unique opportunity to support mission and ministry in a community-focused setting, with a diverse range of worship styles and outreach programmes. Working closely with the incumbent, Revd Gail Rogers, you will play an essential role in developing and deepening the parish vision. There are opportunities to learn and develop across all areas of parish ministry. Whether it’s pastoral care, worship, or leading new initiatives, there’s room for growth, creativity, and challenge, all with the goal of equipping you for the future.

Please download the parish profile (below) to read more about the parish. If you would be interested in exploring this post further, please contact: Revd Dr John Fitzmaurice, contact details below.

Parish profile:

Application forms and details from:

The Revd Dr John Fitzmaurice

Contact email:

Contact phone number:

01905 732814

Closing date:

1st January, 2026 at 00:00

Volunteer Deanery Treasurer

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Summary:

Could you help Pershore & Evesham or Redditch & Bromsgrove deanery as their Deanery Treasurer?

Location:

Pershore & Evesham or Redditch & Bromsgrove deanery

Salary:

Voluntary position.

Job description:

The Deanery Treasurer is a part of the Deanery Leadership Team and offers advice to the Deanery Synod on financial matters, as well as supporting parish treasurers and enabling networking amongst them to support one another. They work in a voluntary capacity with the Deanery Leadership Team to fulfil the vision of the deanery, to grow as kingdom people, and grow as a healthy and sustainable church: worshipping God, making disciples, sharing hope and transforming communities.

The Deanery Treasurer has a pivotal role to play in ensuring good communication between the Diocese and parishes and promoting a collaborative ethos at all levels.

Although some accounting experience will be useful, the main element of this voluntary role is to be a passionate champion for good stewardship and to support parish and benefice treasurers, acting as an advocate for payment of Ministry Share.

The treasurer will work collaboratively with the Area Dean and other members of the deanery leadership team (DLT) to fulfil the vision of the deanery, to grow as Kingdom People, and grow as a healthy and sustainable church: worshipping God creatively, making disciples, sharing hope and transforming communities.

Key skills:

• An excellent team player – you will need to work as part of the deanery leadership team.
• Relationship building skills – you will be working closely with both treasurers, clergy and the Diocesan Finance team.
• IT literate and experience of record keeping and basic accounting, ideally with experience of being a parish or church treasurer.
• Commitment to our Diocesan vision and the role your deanery and parishes play within this.
• A desire to serve the church and enable it to thrive, transforming communities and sharing hope.
• Committed to our Kingdom People values of love, compassion, justice and freedom.

Key Relationships:

• The Area Dean
• The deanery leadership team and deanery synod
• PCC Treasurers
• Diocesan Director of Finance and other members of the diocesan finance team
• Diocesan Stewardship Officers

Treasurers do not need to be a member of deanery synod, though will be invited to attend synod meetings in their role. Deanery Synod meets in-person and via Zoom (four times a year).

Role description:

Application forms and details from:

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Sarah Powell.

Contact email:

Contact phone number:

01905 732804

Closing date:

1st January, 2027 at 00:00

Chief Financial Officer at Worcester Cathedral

Summary:

Worcester Cathedral is currently seeking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location:

Worcester

Salary:

£65,000 per annum

Hours:

37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required to attend some events and activities outside of these core hours

Job description:

Worcester Cathedral is currently seeking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is one of the two statutory chief officer roles under the Cathedral Measure 2021, and the CFO will lead the development and implementation of the Cathedral's financial strategy and objectives. In addition, they will provide expert financial guidance and support to Chapter and senior colleagues.

The candidate should have a relevant (CCAB) financial qualification (e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).

Programme Lead for Children, Young People and Families

Summary:

Are you passionate about helping the Church grow younger and nurturing faith that lasts a lifetime? We’re looking for someone to help us double the number of children and young people in our churches and build flourishing intergenerational communities of faith.

Location:

Diocesan Office, Worcester

Salary:

£45,034 per annum

Hours:

Full time - Monday to Friday with flexibility required for evening and weekend working

Job description:

We’re looking for someone to help us double the number of children and young people in our churches and build flourishing intergenerational communities of faith.

You will

• lead our strategy in this area, helping to equip and resource clergy, lay leaders and volunteers
• Recruit and support new children, young people and families’ ministers and missioners to our diocesan network
• Develop ways to build strong partnerships between church, school, and home as a core driver of mission

You will be:

• A committed Christian with a deep passion for the spiritual growth of children and young people.
• A strategic thinker who can turn vision into action and inspire others.
• Experienced in leading change and developing leaders in complex contexts.

The Diocese of Worcester is a great place to work, offering excellent holiday allowances, a generous pension, and flexibility to balance work and home life.

For a detailed job description and person specification, see the application pack below.

Role description:

Application form (link):

Contact email:

Contact phone number:

01905730730

Closing date:

26th January, 2026 at 09:00

Shortlisting week commencing:

26th January, 2026

Interview date:

5th February, 2026

Safeguarding statement:

The Church of England is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. In the Diocese of Worcester we follow and are committed to the Church of England's House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount. This post holds an enhanced DBS check.

Occupational requirement:

This post is subject to an occupational requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 due to the representational aspects of the role within the Diocese of Worcester that the post-holder be a committed Christian, lay or ordained, and an active communicant member in good standing within the Church of England or of a Church which is in Communion with the Church of England, or a Church that is a member of the Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, Churches Together in England or the Evangelical Alliance.

Diversity statement:

The Church of England is for everyone, and it is a priority for us to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole diocese. We welcome all applications from interested and suitably qualified people, and particularly welcome applications from those of global majority heritage and people with disabilities.