Diocesan Advisory Committee and Pastoral Secretary

Cofebirmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A diocesan organization in Birmingham is searching for a Diocesan Advisory Committee and Pastoral Secretary. This pivotal role involves overseeing the statutory processes for churches and parishes and supporting incumbents and churchwardens in obtaining project permissions. The ideal candidate will ensure that church buildings are managed well and developed effectively to meet community needs. This position is instrumental in the growth and maintenance of vibrant church communities within the diocese.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statutory processes for churches and parishes.
• Assist incumbents and churchwardens in gaining project permissions.
• Manage and maintain church buildings effectively.

Job description

Diocesan Advisory Committee and Pastoral Secretary

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Diocesan Advisory Committee and Pastoral Secretary

Birmingham is the UK’s second city with the youngest urban population in Europe and one of the most lively and diverse regions. The Church of England Birmingham covers an area of nearly 300 square miles and includes parishes in the West Midlands including Birmingham and parts of Solihull, Sandwell, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

Right at the heart of what we do there are over 187 Church of England places of worship representing a wide scope of Church tradition, with an average weekly attendance of 17,000 from a population of 1.5 million.

Overview

The Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) and Pastoral Secretary is a key role in overseeing the statutory processes covering our churches and parishes, including the work of the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee (DMPC), along with the management, maintenance, revitalisation, and development of our church buildings. In addition to supporting the needs of the statutory committees, the post holder will play a vital role in assisting incumbents and churchwardens as they seek permission for a variety of projects, ensuring that our churches are well maintained and developed.

The formal oversight of such works is devolved through legislation to a number of statutory bodies and this role will act as: