Posted on: Wednesday 18 March 2026 | Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance
Are you a natural communicator and people person with a passion for storytelling?
Do you have strong editorial and multi‑media skills with a background in journalism, PR and marketing or media relations?
Would you be excited about creating engaging and creative content which can help to connect and celebrate people across a wide geographical area?
We’re looking for someone to help us support and celebrate the work taking place in the Church of England across Norfolk and Waveney.
As Senior Communications Officer, you will play an integral part in delivering our key objective; to communicate the mission, ministry and values of the Diocese of Norwich.
Reporting to the Communications Manager, our Communications strategy is to equip, celebrate and connect.
* We want to equip people to do their job well in their local parish context.
* We want to celebrate people through creative storytelling and personal voices.
* We want to connect people to feel part of the wider mission and ministry here.
If this sounds like you, please get in touch.
What We’re Looking For
* Degree or professional qualification in journalism, communications, public relations or marketing.
* Experience of advising senior leadership.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels.
* Ability to provide a positive and collaborative contribution to a team.
* Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, and journalistic ability to source stories.
* Speaking and presentation skills. You’ll need sensitivity to the goals and values of the Diocese and be able to tell others.
* Strong IT skills, knowledge of WordPress, Microsoft, Instagram, Facebook, e‑mail marketing systems (Constant Contact).
* Using and being familiar with digital and video communication.
* Attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of the work.
Who We Are
The Parish Support Team at the Diocese of Norwich works to serve churches, schools and chaplaincies across Norfolk and Waveney. We value kindness, respect, collaboration and continuous improvement, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, of all faiths and none.
What We Offer
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
Additional leave after five years’ service.
Hybrid working (up to two days per week from home).
Supportive and friendly working environment.
Opportunities to develop within a purpose‑driven organisation.
If you have excellent communications skills and experience and want to be part of a great team, we’d love to hear from you.
Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK.
Please note that as part of the recruitment process, we will review your social media profile.
To apply please send your completed application form and confidential declaration form to hr@dioceseofnorwich.org
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement for Applicants
As part of our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, we ask all applicants to complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form. This information helps us understand the diversity of people who apply to work with us and supports our efforts to create an inclusive and representative workforce.
Completion of the form is compulsory, and all information is treated with the highest level of confidentiality. All applications are checked to ensure this form has been completed before they are forwarded for shortlisting.
Responses are viewed only by our HR team and are anonymised before any analysis is carried out. The data is never shared with shortlisting or interview panels, and it plays no part in the recruitment decision.
We use this anonymised statistical information to:
* Monitor the diversity of applicants for each role and across the organisation
* Identify areas where we can improve our recruitment practices
* Ensure we are meeting our commitments to fairness, equality and inclusion
Full‑time - 35 hours per week
Salary: £34,375 - £38,303 (depending on skills and experience)
Initially a three‑year contract with scope to extend, funding permitting.
Are you highly organised, detail‑focused with experience of legal or regulatory processes?
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