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Salary : £57,000 - £59,000 per annum (5-year fixed term contract funded by the Church Commissioners’ Diocesan Investment Programme capacity fund)
Place of Work: Coventry Diocesan Offices, 7 Priory Row, Coventry, CV1 5EX with travelling across Coventry and Warwickshire, and occasionally nationally, as required.
Working hours and pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Some evening and weekend work and travel will be required)
Pension: Non-contributory Pension Scheme with 8.5% Employer contributions
* 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days leave at Christmas
* An annual leave purchasing scheme
* Enhanced Company Sick Pay, Maternity Pay, Paternity Pay and Adoption Pay
* Positive approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing for all employees
* Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health Support and access to our Diocesan Counsellor
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Pastoral Retreat Grants
* Training & Development
* Free Bible study resources
* Time off each year to volunteer at your chosen Charity
* Weekly Tea/Coffee Staff get togethers and other staff events
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
We welcome Diversity at the Diocesan Board of Finance
We are dedicated to employing staff with diverse backgrounds, abilities and working styles.
We understand that a diversity of ability can involve a diversity of needs.
We are committed to actively supporting all staff members to fulfil their potential.
If you have a disability, long-term illness or are neurodivergent, and you feel this prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss the adjustments we can make for you.
All employees undertake equality, diversity and inclusion training during their employment.
Notes:
* It is an Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010) of this post to have a committed Christian faith. This does not have to be from a Church of England background, but is open to any Anglican Christians.
* Unfortunately we do not have the ability to provide certificate of sponsorships for visa applications, so can only process your application if you have the right to work in the UK.
The role of Director of Strategic Programmes:
Through the appointment of a Strategic Programme Director (SPD), we have been given an opportunity to bring a step change in our mission and ministry across the Diocese of Coventry.With a history of innovative missional practice and a dedicated team of lay and ordained leaders across our diverse geographical area (Warwickshire, Coventry and part of Solihull), we are looking to appoint a strategic thinker who is solutions focused with experience in bringing impactful change. The SPD will join us at an exciting time in the strategic development of the Diocese of Coventry as our new diocesan bishop takes up her responsibilities with a vision to see all churches flourish. A highly consultative approach will be needed as we look ahead to the beginning of this new season.
The Strategic Programme Director will be responsible for contributing to and supporting the Bishop’s Senior Staff Team and key lay and ordained leaders in the delivery of the diocesan strategy. The role will ensure that the programmes, projects and workstreams within the plan are delivered on time, within scope and budget. The Programme Director will provide oversight of the strategic plan from inception of ideas through implementation to delivery of projects.Working collaboratively across the Diocese, the role will also ensure that key outcomes are well-defined, appropriately prioritised, delivered to plan and within budget. The role will include shaping and scoping the request for partnership/external funding.
Key responsibilities
* In the first year: To prioritise the clear articulation of a diocesan wide vision and direction of travel through working closely with the Bishop and the Bishop’s Senior Staff Team building on the work achieved in recent years.
* Work with key stakeholders to develop strategic initiatives aligned with the diocesan vision and strategy
* Ensure strategic proposals have clarity and viability
* Ensure effective communication with clarity, consistency and transparency
* Work with senior leaders to prioritise outline proposals
* Work with senior leaders to develop change proposals including detailed outcomes and the process by which those outcomes will be achieved
* Regularly assess the viability of development proposals
* Work with partnership funding bodies, including the C of E Vision and Strategy Team, to submit funding proposals and assure the quality of applications for any partnership funding
* Represent the Diocese in discussions with partnership funders
* Work with senior leaders to make the best use of central resources to support change
* Facilitate the launch of partnership-funded strategic projects, ensuring they are appropriately planned, resourced, measured and managed.
* Establish appropriate programme governance, including risk management, change management, regular reporting, and budget management
* Work with the communications team to ensure consistent and effective messaging
* Establish review and support processes to ensure projects are delivered successfully
* Ensure intervention processes are developed to pause, or if necessary, terminate projects that have demonstrated they will not deliver
* Capture and publish lessons learned, and support research studies
* Build consistent protocols for all significant strategic development initiatives
* Track progress against a detailed project plan, deliverables, outcomes and measures
* Manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs, escalating to BSIG as required
* Provide support for operational aspects of projects in liaison with diocesan colleagues
* Ensure project leads/managers regularly complete a quality project highlight report
* Address project issues and risks, escalating to BSST accordingly
* Report project status to BSST on a regular basis
* Oversee production of all necessary annual reports for the Strategic Investment Board
People Management
* Recruit and manage all Programme Management Office roles
* Oversee and monitor external contractors providing programme management support
Change Management & Communications
* Act as advisor to the BSST and COLT helping to create a positive environment for change, demonstrating an understanding/sensitivity to the impact of proposed changes.
* Assess the influences, interests and attitudes of key stakeholders and align the communication and engagement plan accordingly.
* Proactive day-to-day stakeholder engagement, building on positive feedback and identifying/addressing any barriers or resistance to change.
* Track how well changes are being delivered and monitor the capacity of the organisation to cope with the level of change being introduced.
To apply for this exciting position, please go to our website and download the candidate application pack and form Other Vacancies (DBF/TFC) - Diocese of Coventry
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