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Parish Communications Enabler, Jubilee House
Vacancy Reference: cofe/TP/146/8135
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Employee (full time / permanent)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Southwell, Nottinghamshire
Closing Date: 21/02/2025
Vacancy Category: Administration and Business Support
Business Unit: Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham
Introduction
Are you passionate about helping churches communicate effectively and creatively in a digital world? Do you have a heart for supporting church leaders in their mission? We’d love to hear from you.
About Us:
At the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham, we have a vision of Living Hope for the city, towns, and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond. We are committed to Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence, and Courage.
As part of a dynamic communications team, the Parish Communications Enabler will help equip and support churches across the Diocese by developing training, resources, and strategies to improve their communication practices. This role combines creativity with a strong missional focus, supporting churches to share their message and engage their communities effectively.
What You’ll Do:
1. Support Parishes: Work with churches to strengthen and develop their communication channels, providing one-on-one support where needed.
2. Develop Training: Create and deliver training content for parishes on digital tools, social media, and communication strategies (both online and in-person).
3. Create Resources: Develop resources for parishes, including digital content, that supports effective church communication.
4. Foster Networks: Build communication support networks across the Diocese and connect parishes with best practices.
5. Collaborate on Projects: Work with the wider communication team on creative communication projects, social media ideas, and training initiatives.
6. Lead Digital Learning: Share responsibility for the Diocese’s Digital Learning Hub and other online platforms.
What We’re Looking For:
1. Experience: At least 3 years of experience in church, charity, or business communications across multiple channels (social media, print, websites, etc.).
2. Digital Expertise: Proficient in social media, email marketing, website management (WordPress, Squarespace, etc.), and creating learning resources.
3. Communication Skills: Strong written communication, editorial skills, and the ability to inspire and teach.
4. Training and Support: Ability to train individuals and groups, fostering creativity and confidence in others.
5. Project Management: Proven ability to manage projects and develop resources with a focus on church growth and engagement.
6. Drive and Flexibility: A full driving licence, access to your own vehicle, and flexibility to work across the Diocese as needed.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking communications team that values proactive, engaging, creative, and missional communications. You’ll play a key role in helping churches communicate more effectively, providing valuable training, and sharing best practices across the Diocese. If you’re ready to use your communication skills to support the mission of the Church and grow leaders in their digital and communication abilities, we’d love to hear from you!
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be a communicant member of the Church of England or a member of the Churches Together in Britain & Ireland.
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