The Church of England
Diocesan Environmental Officer (0.5 FTE fixed term)
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Join the Diocese of Leicester as our Diocesan Environmental Officer
The Diocese of Leicester is looking for a passionate, committed Diocesan Environmental Officer with a heart for Creation Care to lead the ‘Hearts and Minds’ activities of our Diocesan Environmental Programme (2026-29). If you’re an inspirational yet sensitive communicator who can empower parishes, champion environmental action, and share the call to care for God’s world, we’d love to hear from you. The Diocesan Environmental Officer’s core role is to lead in engaging the hearts and minds of people across the diocese as we work to care for God’s Creation and reduce our carbon emissions. We are looking for someone to walk alongside people to encourage, inspire and challenge – reaching out to build relationships with individuals, churches and Minster Communities.
This is a new fixed-term post made possible by a grant from of The Church of England through their Net Zero Carbon Capacity Building Programme.
In This Rewarding Role, You Will
- Be an advocate & champion for environmental issues as integral to the Christian Gospel
- Lead the planning and activity required to enable the Diocese of Leicester to achieve the Silver Eco Diocese award by the end of 2029
- Support parishes to engage with and progress with the Eco Church Award Scheme
- Provide resources and deliver training on themes relating to Creation Care
- Be responsible for the delivery of Carbon literacy training
- Encourage and equip a flourishing network of Eco Communities (see: https://www.leicester.anglican.org/about-us/our-strategic-priorities/eco-diocese/)
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What we are looking for
- A strong foundation in Christian theology particularly relating to the environment & up-to-date knowledge of environmental issues including climate justice.
- Experience of working with and developing prayer, worship and biblical resources, ideally related to the environment and of generating communications content intended to encourage, inspire and inform which is suitable for a range of media
- Experience of managing or leading projects that seek to bring about change in culture and behaviour, ideally environmentally related
- Excellent people skills including experience of working with volunteers of different ages.
- Able to engage, inspire, educate and challenge people about environmental matters in a way that is positive and brings people with you.
- Highly organized and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Creative approach to work with the ability to inspire creativity in others.
- Positive and proactive.
- Flexible and adaptable whilst working in a team.
- Committed to reducing carbon emissions by 2030 and to climate justice.
- Practicing Christian.
- Good IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office and databases.
- Ability to travel regularly across the Diocese and work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Sympathy with and commitment to the values and mission of the Church of England and the Diocese of Leicester.
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Why Join Us?
- Be part of a new area of work within a collaborative and experienced team.
- Hybrid working with a Leicester office base
- An opportunity to work with a variety of different communities across Leicestershire, each with its own needs.
- Make a tangible difference to local communities and to caring for and sustaining the environment.
- Generous pension (10% employer contribution)
- Opportunities for training, development and professional growth.
Closing Date: Sunday 6th September
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 8th September
Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd September
Apply via the Pathways recruitment website.
For an informal conversation about the role, contact Gill Elliott, Head of Church Buildings & Environmental Programme Team: Tel: 07947 353129 Email: Gill.Elliott@Leicestercofe.org
We particularly welcome applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
The Diocese of Leicester, part of the Church of England, is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. We follow the Church of England’s Safeguarding Policies and relevant statutory guidance. We believe that safeguarding is everybody’s business.
This post is subject to a Basic DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK. The Diocese is unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship.
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