Clergy Formation Lead
Salary: £24,723 per annum (£44,150 FTE). Contract: Permanent, working 21 hours per week. Location: Sandhurst.
Diocese Overview
Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving more than 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families.
Responsibilities
Regular travel across the Diocese will be required. Work closely with the Vicar for Clergy in shaping and delivering a comprehensive programme of ongoing formation. Design and implement a diocesan framework for Personal Growth and Development Plans (PGDPs) to help priests deepen their spiritual life, strengthen pastoral and leadership skills, and engage in continued theological reflection. Coordinate training, retreats, mentoring, and induction programmes that nurture the spiritual, intellectual and pastoral vitality of the presbyterate.
Qualifications
Experienced professional with a background in theology, education or leadership development, a deep understanding of the life and ministry of the Church, and highly organised, compassionate, and skilled at building trusting relationships.
Benefits
25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, free life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, and contributory pension scheme.
EEO statement
The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
Legal Requirement
You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.
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