Lifelong Learning and CMD Adviser

Introduction

The Diocese of York is the Church of England between the Rivers Humber and Tees, and from the Yorkshire coast westwards to around the A1. We are seeking to Live Christ’s Story (LCS) by becoming more like Christ, reaching people we currently don’t, growing churches of missionary disciples, and transforming our finances and structures.

One of the elements of the LCS Strategy is to develop the culture of lifelong learning as the expectation for all lay and ordained ministers because it lies at the heart of being a disciple. As a Diocese, we have been able to build up initial formation work for lay and ordained ministers including foundation level ministerial and theological education. We now have the opportunity to build on this with a refreshed lifelong learning offer for those in later stages of ministry. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, organised, and enthusiastic individual to the lead in developing our core programme forming the basis of our leadership development for lay and ordained ministers, focusing on equipping them to imagine a different church for a different context. The programme will attend to the deepening of formational qualities which ministers need in order to be agile and adaptable, trusting, collaborative and non-anxious, outward facing and enabling of others. 

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.

Only fully completed applications through Pathways will be accepted; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date:   Thursday, 20 March 2025

Interviews:     Monday, 31 March 2025 in York