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A prominent religious institution in Keswick is seeking a Director of Operations and Executive Chaplain. This senior role involves supporting the Bishop's ministry and managing various operational aspects. The ideal candidate should have a degree, strong IT skills, and excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include managing pastoral matters, supporting communications, and overseeing the Bishop's Office. The role also requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage complex issues. Salary ranges from £44,079 to £51,571 per year.

Director of Operations and Executive Chaplain to the Bishop of Carlisle This is a senior role in the Bishop's team, ensuring the effective support of the ministry of the Bishop of Carlisle, including some wider outward facing and diocesan responsibilities. It is open to both lay and ordained applicants. What you'll be doing Provide high-level support to the Bishop of Carlisle and Bishop of Penrith, acting as a trusted adviser and representative. Manage pastoral matters and complaints, ensuring timely and appropriate resolution in line with diocesan procedures. Support communications, liaising with key stakeholders on diocesan strategy, crisis management, and major services. Oversee Bishop's Office operations, including staff management, data protection compliance, clergy appointments, and financial governance. Contribute to the Bishop's Leadership Team, fostering prayer, communication, and pastoral care, and leading diocesan projects. Undertake research and prepare briefings, agendas, and correspondence for meetings and episcopal duties. Drive continuous improvement, implementing change management to maintain high standards across systems and processes. About you The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. We particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to recruiting disabled people, offering interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role. To be successful in this role you will need to have: Degree level qualification or equivalent experience Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office) Excellent written and verbal communication Full driving licence and access to a car Organised, detail oriented, and able to work under pressure High level of confidentiality and pastoral sensitivity Ability to manage people and negotiate complex issues Prayerful, collaborative, and adaptable Key requirements This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the post holder be a communicant member of the Church of England under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. The post holder will be required to represent the bishop, including occasionally leading prayers or conducting worship on behalf of the Bishop in a manner appropriate to the Church of England. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate as part of pre employment checks. This role is open to both lay and ordained applicants. Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification. Closing Date for applications is Friday 16th January 2026 Interviews will be held in Keswick on Friday 30th January 2026 If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please email the Bishop's Executive Assistant: Sarah.Marshall What we offer Your Salary A salary of £44,079 - £51,571 per annum (depending on experience) per annum, plus age related pension contributions between 8 15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary. Your Benefits 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays. We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case by case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs we try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work life balance. We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme. Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines. Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher. ABOUT NATIONAL CHURCH INSTITUTIONS The National Church Institutions comprises a wide variety of teams, professions and functions that support the mission and ministries of the Church of England in its vision to be a church, centred on Jesus Christ, for the whole nation - a church that is simpler, humbler, bolder. We Include. You Belong. Our Belonging and Inclusion Strategy aims for everyone in the National Church Institutions (NCIs) to feel that they belong, and are valued for who they are and what they contribute. Together, our people contribute in different ways towards our common purpose, whichever NCI they work in and whatever their background. Living out our values in all that we do, we: Strive for Excellence Show Compassion Respect others Collaborate Act with Integrity We believe our commitment to belonging and inclusion fuels our progress and drives us forward. The NCIs are a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and of no faith. We want to encourage applications from a diverse group of people who share our values. Even if you have never thought about working for us before, if you have the skills and experience we're looking for then we would like to hear from you. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced safeguarding professional to work as Cathedral Safeguarding Officer. The post-holder will work with the Canon Chancellor in his role as Chapter Safeguarding Lead (CSL) to raise and maintain awareness and understanding throughout the Cathedral community of the safeguarding needs of children and adults, and actively promote a culture to ensure that safeguarding is of paramount importance. The post holder will work closely and collaboratively with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and other Safeguarding bodies. All Cathedral employees are expected to work as a team to ensure the Cathedral fulfils its mission. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this post. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please email The Reverend Canon Dr Gordon Giles, The Canon Chancellor of Rochester Cathedral at and he will arrange a suitable time for a telephone conversation. How to apply For further information, job description, person specification and application pack please visit the Cathedral's website: Application forms must be completed in full and emailed to

A prominent faith organization is looking for a Cathedral Safeguarding Officer to promote safeguarding practices and work with the Canon Chancellor to ensure the safety of children and adults within the Cathedral community. The role requires collaboration with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and other safeguarding bodies. Candidates must demonstrate experience in safeguarding and are required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Application should be made via the Cathedral's official website.

Lay Ministry Administrator - Diocese of Portsmouth We are seeking a Lay Ministry Administrator to join our Ministry Discipleship team at Peninsular House, Portsmouth. This full-time role (35 hours per week, fixed term for 3 years) reports to the Lay Ministry Discipleship Officer Lead for Revive. The successful candidate will be a practising Christian from a denomination within Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. This role is central to our vision of revitalising communities and engaging younger generations, aiming to double the number of children and young disciples in our churches through initiatives such as REVIVE, REVITALISE, and RENEW. You will support the development of lay ministry training and resources, launch a new Commissioned Lay Ministry (CLM) program, and assist in creating a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for accessible learning. Key responsibilities include administering lay ministry programs, managing candidate enrollment and safeguarding checks, and overseeing the functionality of our learning portal. Strong communication, organisational skills, attention to detail, and IT proficiency are essential. Experience with Moodle or similar platforms, as well as knowledge of the Church of England, is desirable. Salary: £26,025.00 Per Annum Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme included. If you are passionate about equipping local churches and supporting discipleship growth, we would love to hear from you!

A religious organization in the UK is seeking a Lay Ministry Administrator to work within the Ministry Discipleship team in Portsmouth. This full-time position focuses on revitalizing communities and engaging younger generations. The role includes managing lay ministry programs, overseeing candidate enrollment, and creating a Virtual Learning Environment for training. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, along with a passion for equipping local churches. The salary is £26,025 per annum, plus benefits including holiday and pension.