Parish Environment and Sustainability Officer
Hours: 23 hours per week (Working pattern to be discussed with manager)
Location: Based at our Stoke Gifford Office, hybrid role and very much a parish focussed.
Salary: £32,288 FTE (£21,217.83 pro rata)
The Diocese of Bristol have an ambitious target to become net-zero by 2030, bringing forward its original proposed target of 2045 by fifteen years and as such we are enthused to progress our commitment at pace.
We are looking for an extraordinary person to support our Parishes to achieve their net zero targets and advocacy. This is a hugely varied and rewarding role and will involve working directly with our brilliant parish teams to support them with:
- Developing their own net zero plan
- Securing funding for works or projects by identifying opportunities and supporting with applications
- Communicate to churches, schools and parishes to enable sustainable change, share information and learning, build capacity and collect data
- Promote the Eco Church and Eco Champions networks to increase uptake and use these as drivers for change
- Establish and develop w partnerships to support our parishes to enable their ambition
- Provide guidance and resources for clergy and lay leaders to help parishes and communities engage in creation care.
The Organisation
The Diocese of Bristol is the administrative area of the Church of England that covers Bristol and Swindon. There are more than 200 churches in the Diocese, led by hundreds of clergy, and around 15,000 children and young people attend our 72 church schools.
This really is an exciting time within the Diocese as we are collaboratively shaping a new vision and set of priorities for the coming years in a process called Transforming Church. Together. We want to understand what we do well, what we can change for the better and how to create a positive way forward together.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Experience of working in or supporting environmental advocacy
- Fundraising and bid writing
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Enthusiasm and a positive attitude to finding creative solutions
If you recognise yourself, please apply via the link to our website, or if you would like further details about the role, please contact kit.connell@bristoldiocese.org
Closing Date: 13 April 11:59pm
Please send all applications to jobs@bristoldiocese.org
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The Diocese of Bristol is committed to being a fair, respectful, and inclusive organisation. We believe that diversity enriches us and are dedicated to the promotion of equality where all are able flourish. Disabled people, and those from global majority heritage are currently under-represented in our organisation and we welcome applications from within these groups.