Ministerial Development Officer (3 Year Fixed Term Contract) Full-time Job
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About the job
Location:Diocese of Leeds
Contract Type:Full-time (Fixed term 3 Years)
Salary:£41,858.48
The Diocese of Leeds is seeking an ordained, visionary leader to join our Formation Team. You’ll support the training and development of curates and Licensed Lay Ministers, create inspiring CMD programmes, and shape the future of interim ministry across the diocese. With a passion for developing people and enabling ministerial formation, you’ll collaborate across teams to equip confident Christian leaders. This is a dynamic, dual-role opportunity based in Leeds, with travel across the diocese. Some weekend and evening work required. Join us in nurturing vibrant, sustainable ministry in a changing Church.
Key Responsibilities
Ministerial Formation & Development
- Collaborate on the design and delivery of inspiring IME2 and LLM training programmes.
- Provide pastoral support and review processes for curates and LLMs-in-training.
- Support the development of Training Incumbents and learning communities.
- Liaise with the Area Bishop of Kirkstall on ministerial formation matters.
Interim Ministry Leadership
There is an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian and ordained member of the Church of England in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
The package includes a competitive salary, flexi-time scheme, hybrid working (50%), and 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and four customary days a year (between Christmas and New Year).
Closing Date:23 November 2025
Interview: 8 December 2025
A full DBS check is required for the successful candidate
Our Values
The Diocesan Values, Loving, Living, Learning, Are Vital To The Way We Encourage Equality, Diversity And Inclusion In Our Workplace. We Aim To
The Diocese of Leeds is proud to be a Living Wage Employer.
Leeds Diocesan Board of Finance (The Board) is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and the workplace and in avoiding unlawful discrimination. Accordingly, the Board will ensure that recruitment and selection, training and development, and promotion procedures result in no job applicant or employee receiving less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, class or caste, religious belief or lack of religious belief (unless this is an occupational requirement), disability, trade union membership or non-membership, gender or sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, responsibility for dependents or being a part-time or fixed-term worker. The Board’s objective is to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and otherwise treated solely on the basis of their relevant aptitudes, skills and abilities.
For clergy applying to this role, your Area/Suffragan Bishop must be informed of your applications at the earliest opportunity. Furthermore, you must seek a Diocesan Bishop’s Licence in order to be eligible for a new role, and please be aware that granting a licence is subject to a CCSL from your Area/Suffragan Bishop.
The Diocese of Leeds is currently unable to sponsor candidates without Right to Work in the UK. Candidates must have Right to Work in the UK to take up this role.
To Download a Copy Of Our Policy For The Recruitment Of Ex-offenders From The Diocesan Website, Please Click On The Below Link
https://www.leeds.anglican.org/vacancies
Company Description
We're a Christian presence in every community. The Church of England plays a vital role in the life of the nation, proclaiming the Christian gospel in words and actions and providing services of Christian worship and praise.
Our network of parishes cover the country, bringing a vital Christian dimension to the nation as well as strengthening community life in numerous urban, suburban and rural settings. Its cathedrals are centres of spirituality and service, and its network of chaplaincies across continental Europe meet important local needs.
The Church of England plays an active role in national life with its members involved in a wide range of public bodies. Twenty-six bishops are members of the House of Lords and are engaged in debates about legislation and national and international affairs.
The Church of England is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Our network of parishes cover the country, bringing a vital Christian dimension to the nation as well as strengthening community life in numerous urban, suburban and rural settings. Its cathedrals are centres of spirituality and service, and its network of chaplaincies across continental Europe meet important local needs.
The Church of England plays an active role in national life with its members involved in a wide range of public bodies. Twenty-six bishops are members of the House of Lords and are engaged in debates about legislation and national and international affairs.
The Church of England is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
