Overview
The Director of Mission and Ministry should expect to divide their time between strategic leadership, project work, and providing management support and development for key departmental heads, who will in turn build and manage their own teams. Key areas of work include:
Key Areas of Work
* Vocations & Initial Ministerial Training
* Developing & Supporting Ministry for Mission
* 'Growing Missional Communities'
A particular priority for the Director of Mission and Ministry will be to work with the team and the bishops to shape the next phase of missional support both for the revitalisation of existing expressions of church and also the planting of new worshipping communities.
Collaboration and Support
* Safeguarding
* Senior Colleagues (The Archbishop, Bishops, and Archdeacons)
* Nationally & Regionally
* York Diocesan Leadership Team (YDLT)
* Heads of Department team
The Diocese of York stretches from the Humber to the Tees, from near the A1 to the Yorkshire coast. Covering the largest area of any Church of England diocese, it spans more than two hours’ drive north to south and serves a population of 1.44 million. While our main centres – Hull, Middlesbrough, and York – are well connected by major road and rail networks, much of the Diocese is rural, with slower transport links and economically diverse communities.
Opportunity
As a diocese, we are seeking to Live Christ’s Story by becoming more like Christ, reaching people we currently don’t, growing churches of missionary disciples, and transforming our finances and structures. This is a significant role at the heart of Living Christ’s Story, a key focus of which is to help us to nurture vibrant and sustainable missional communities serving the length and breadth of the Diocese of York, and to grow lay and ordained ministers who are outward facing, confident in discipleship and mission, well‑resourced and well‑supported.
Reporting and Leadership
Reporting to the Diocesan Secretary (CEO), and working closely with the suffragan bishops, the post holder will be a member of the Diocesan Leadership team, leading a team of experienced colleagues as they provide specialist support to lay and ordained ministers and the parishes in which they serve, inspiring the missional renewal of the whole People of God.
Occupational Requirements
There is a genuine occupational requirement that the appointee must be a communicant member of the Church of England or of a church in full communion with it, and eligible to hold the Archbishop’s authorisation to preach and to lead public worship. This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder be a practising Christian under Part 1 of schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. Candidates must be communicant members of the Church of England, or of a church in full communion with it, and eligible to hold the Archbishop’s authorisation to preach and to lead public worship.
Travel Considerations
The post will involve frequent travel within the Diocese, and attendance at events that take place outside normal office hours (for which time off in lieu may be offered).
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Safeguarding
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from disabled candidates and those from UKME heritage as these groups are under‑represented in our staff. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees are expected to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake safeguarding training, and this role may be subject to a DBS check.
Application Information
Only fully completed applications through Pathways will be accepted; applicants must have the right to work in the UK. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, particular areas of responsibility and the experience that we are looking for, as well as to apply please visit: Director of Mission and Ministry in York | Church of England
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