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Current vacancies
Development Officer for Caritas Diocese of Brentwood
A vacancy has arisen for a Development Officer for Caritas. The Development Officer will play a role in supporting, developing and growing the various projects of Caritas, Brentwood. Alongside the Director, this is an opportunity to be involved in activities and conversations that enhance the ministry of charity across Essex and East London
The successful applicant will need to have excellent communication and administration skills.
The post will be full-time, working 35 hours per week (this will include some evening and weekend work)
The salary is £24,000 – £27,000 pa
This is a three-year fixed term contract
If you have any questions, or would like to know more about the role, please email [email protected]
Please note: any appointment is subject to references and an enhanced DBS.
Application is by CV and covering letter. The covering letter will be used as part of the selection process and should clearly demonstrate, with examples, how your personal qualities, skills and experience match the requirements of the job description and person specification.
Please also provide the details of two referees. The referees will be contacted after the closing date and prior to interview, for candidates that are shortlisted.
Please email the completed application to the Director of Caritas: [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 12pm on 31 March 2025 and we will then invite suitable applicants to interview on 8 April 2025
Job description: Caritas Development Officer
Catholic Education Service
National Project Co-ordinator
The Bishops’ national Leadership and Governance strategy is one of the major projects that the Catholic Education Service has been commissioned to undertake by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. This role is an opportunity to build on the strong foundations of the national programme and what is already being delivered across England and Wales and to develop this further alongside the key partners: the four Catholic Universities, Catholic Trusts and the dioceses, to enhance formation and embrace the national strategy.
The Catholic Education Service is therefore looking to appoint a National Project Co-ordinator (0.6FTE) to work with key partners towards developing a One-Church strategy for Catholic Education and adult faith formation in schools. This person will act as a catalyst to help form, nourish and sustain leaders of Catholic education which will involve collaboration both nationally and across the four regions. The post is open to individuals either as an employment opportunity or as part of a secondment.
Purpose:
• To support a One-Church strategy for Catholic Education and adult faith formation in schools
• To support ongoing formation for CEOs, trust board directors and governors
• To support aspiring head teachers and those in leadership roles
• To support ITT recruitment and recruitment of RE teachers
• To support and develop relationships with key external partners
Location: flexible
Salary: £45,000 (pro rata)
Hours: 0.6 FTE flexible working
Contract type: Fixed Term (one year, renewable for further year, grant-funded)
This role will involve some travel throughout England and Wales as well as attendance at meetings held in London. Normal work-related expenses will be paid.
How to apply:
Applicants must confirm their right to work in the UK and forward a full CV and covering letter illustrating their skills and motivation for this role to: [email protected]
Closing date for applications is Thursday, 6 March 2025
Interviews will take place on Friday, 14 March 2025
For further information please contact Catherine Bryan: [email protected]
Job description: 30.25 Attachment CES National Project Coordinator