Volunteer Adviser
Hours: 28 hours per week (Part time)
Salary: £31,500 per annum (£25,200 pro-rata)
Location: The Diocesan Office, Hillside House, 1500 Parkway North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8YU
Duration: 3 years fixed term contract
This role is pivotal to help us deliver our volunteer strategy, which forms part of our wider strategic work to Transform Church.Together. You will work with colleagues across the Bristol Diocese to encourage volunteering so that we sustain and enhance the life of our parishes in their spiritual and practical ministry within their local communities.
The role offers a great opportunity to work alongside lay and ordained colleagues, contributing your expertise to support and further develop vibrant volunteering across the Diocese. No two days will be the same for you – you’ll find yourself taking part in strategic development, as well as practical work to provide locally focussed guidance and support.
To thrive in this role, you will draw on your experience of working strategically and practically with volunteers, as well as your direct experience of volunteering, so that you are able to build strong credible relationships with parishes. This role is unique within the Diocese, and whilst you will have management support you will need to be a self-starter and feel confident about using your initiative, you will equally need to be comfortable using and analysing data, and in preparing delivery reports for strategy boards.
The Organisation
The Diocese of Bristol is the administrative area of the Church of England that covers Bristol, Swindon, smaller towns and surrounding rural areas. Around 15,000 children and young people attend our 71 church schools and there are more than 200 churches in the Diocese, led by ministry teams.
This is an exciting time within the Diocese with the vision of Transforming Church.Together creating a way forward for all children, young people and their families to flourish.
If you recognise yourself, please apply using the application form attached, or if you would like further details about the role, please contact Geralyn Meehan, Geralyn.meehan@bristoldiocese.org
Please send all applications to jobs@bristoldiocese.org
Closing Date: 5.00pm 25 February 2025
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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.