The Diocese of Guildford is seeking a part- time dynamic and visionary Training Lead to coordinate and deliver high quality training for lay and ordained leaders across the diocese. This strategic role involves shaping our Clergy Continuing Ministerial Development (CMD) programme, developing our online training portal, and leading the Resourcing Ministry training strand which looks at developing new training initiatives in response to parish needs. Some of the Key Responsibilities include: Coordinating the annual diocesan Training Plan Lead the development of our online training portal Coordination of all training events across Church House Guildford teams Deliver training sessions based on your expertise Collaborating with the Foundations in Ministry (FiM) Programme Lead to create a clear and accessible lay leadership training pathway Promote a culture of shared learning and best practice We are looking for someone who is: Educated to degree level or equivalent with an understanding of church life. Experienced in developing and delivering training programmes Comfortable working with online learning platforms (e.g., Moodle) and digital tools Able to work regularly on a Saturday for course delivery Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the responsibilities of the Training Lead. Training Lead Job Description July 2025.pdf Benefits of the role include: Competitive salary within the Charity Sector. A 10% non-contributory pension scheme Life assurance provision of 3x annual salary 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays increasing to 26 days after the first year. Employee assistance programme Ongoing learning and development opportunities If this opportunity excites you and you meet the criteria, we would love to hear from you! This role can be combined with the FiM Programme Lead to create a full-time role. To apply, submit your CV along with a detailed supporting statement (cover letter), outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. The supporting statement is an essential part of the application process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment. We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as it is essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date, it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.