Full Time - 35 hours per week The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a Diocesan Secretary who will be: 1) A senior member of the Bishop of Chester's core staff team, 2) The chief officer of the charitable business that undergirds the Diocese of Chester, and 3) The most senior, 'lay' officer of the Diocese of Chester. The role is complex as well as important. You will need an open heart and deep courage, patience, kindness, humility, determination, and constantly reflective practice. We value competence founded on transparent good character, grounded deeply in Christian faith. You will need to be able to see over the horizon without missing the personal needs of team members, enabling both with persistent grace and strategic focus. The successful candidate will be inspirational, humble, skilled and experienced in leadership in both 'first-' and 'second-chairs', a change manager, relational and the technical ability to fulfil the role. This role is based in Church House, Daresbury, Warrington which is a key operational centre for the life of the Diocese. For informal conversation, contact the Bishop of Chester - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button. The recruitment pack, including job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: Please see website address in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button. Completed application forms should be returned by email - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button Closing date: Sunday 23rd August 2026 Interviews: Tuesday 8th September 2026 The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate. An Occupational Requirement exists for the postholder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010.
Jul 15, 2026
Full time
Full Time - 35 hours per week The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a Diocesan Secretary who will be: 1) A senior member of the Bishop of Chester's core staff team, 2) The chief officer of the charitable business that undergirds the Diocese of Chester, and 3) The most senior, 'lay' officer of the Diocese of Chester. The role is complex as well as important. You will need an open heart and deep courage, patience, kindness, humility, determination, and constantly reflective practice. We value competence founded on transparent good character, grounded deeply in Christian faith. You will need to be able to see over the horizon without missing the personal needs of team members, enabling both with persistent grace and strategic focus. The successful candidate will be inspirational, humble, skilled and experienced in leadership in both 'first-' and 'second-chairs', a change manager, relational and the technical ability to fulfil the role. This role is based in Church House, Daresbury, Warrington which is a key operational centre for the life of the Diocese. For informal conversation, contact the Bishop of Chester - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button. The recruitment pack, including job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: Please see website address in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button. Completed application forms should be returned by email - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button Closing date: Sunday 23rd August 2026 Interviews: Tuesday 8th September 2026 The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate. An Occupational Requirement exists for the postholder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010.
The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a part time Safeguarding Training Administrator who will support the Diocesan Safeguarding Team in the administration of safeguarding training. The successful candidate will be educated to a good standard and will have excellent administration skills. They will be IT literate, have a proven ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and have experience of working to deadlines. They will be able to work within the ethos, aims and objectives of the Church of England. For informal conversation, contact Lynn Everton - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button. The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: Please see website address in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button. Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs E A Geddes, Diocesan Director of Human Resources, preferably by email - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button - or by post to Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Warrington, WA4 4GE. Closing date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Interviews: Friday 12th June 2026 The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
May 19, 2026
Full time
The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a part time Safeguarding Training Administrator who will support the Diocesan Safeguarding Team in the administration of safeguarding training. The successful candidate will be educated to a good standard and will have excellent administration skills. They will be IT literate, have a proven ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and have experience of working to deadlines. They will be able to work within the ethos, aims and objectives of the Church of England. For informal conversation, contact Lynn Everton - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button. The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: Please see website address in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button. Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs E A Geddes, Diocesan Director of Human Resources, preferably by email - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button - or by post to Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Warrington, WA4 4GE. Closing date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Interviews: Friday 12th June 2026 The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
