Diocese of Chichester
Programme Officer
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We are looking for a proactive, organised and skilled Programme Officer to support the Catholic Mission Network (CMN) Programme, a national 3-year initiative dedicated to encouraging and equipping Anglo-Catholic parishes for growth.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a nationally funded programme, working alongside clergy, lay leaders and senior church stakeholders to:
- Facilitate training
- Communications
- Events
- Resource development to support parishes and priests affiliated to the society
If you are an experienced administrator with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and a passion for supporting effective programmes, we would love to hear from you.
Position
Programme Officer
Location
Hove/Hybrid
Salary
£16,000-£19,000 per annum (pro-rata FTE £32,000-£38,000 pa)
Hours
Part-time, 18.75 hours per week (flexitime available)
Contract
3 year fixed term contract
Closing Date
27th September 2026
Interview Date
Hove on 8th October 2026.
About The Role
The society is an ecclesial body that exists to promote and sustain the Anglo-Catholic tradition within the life and mission of the Church of England.
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Reporting to the National Missioner, the Programme Officer will support the day-to-day delivery of the Catholic Mission Network programme. The role combines administration, communications, event coordination, database management and online resource management. You will be the first point of contact for programme enquiries and will help ensure that CMN activities are delivered efficiently and effectively.
In This Role You Will
- Act as the first point of contact for programme enquiries and support the smooth running of the CMN programme.
- Produce and distribute a monthly e-newsletter.
- Manage and update the CMN online resource hub.
- Organise and promote meetings, training events and support the delivery of online and in-person training events and conferences.
- Work with regional contacts to develop and maintain a central database of Society parishes and clergy.
- Monitor expenditure and assist with budget tracking and reporting.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience in administration, communications and programme coordination.
- Experience of organising meetings, events and online activities.
- Experience of managing budgets, databases and producing reports.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Intranets and video conferencing platforms such as Teams or Zoom.
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior church leaders.
- Knowledge and understanding of, and commitment to, the mission and ethos of the Church of England.
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Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post will involve travelling around the Diocese, some evening work and occasional work at weekends.
You may have experience in roles such as Programme Officer, Programme Coordinator, Programme Administrator, Programmes Officer, Programmes Coordinator, Admin, Administration, Administrator.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
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