The Church of England is looking to recruit three new Board members to govern the distribution of the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment programme. One of these members will be a senior diocesan leader. Currently there are three bishops on the Board (ex officio/or by application) and therefore we would be particularly interested in applications from archdeacons, diocesan secretaries or other senior diocesan leaders.
It is a priority for us to appoint members with a breadth of skills and who reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Board members should be familiar with the structure and operation of the Church of England through its dioceses and parishes.
Below is the mix of expertise, mindset, and capabilities that the new members will need to reflect in aggregate, so individual Board members will be sought with at least two of the following:
- Experience in strategic management of a complex institution, or delivering change programmes in a complex organisation/the Church of England, at Board or Executive level;
- Experience of grant-making, leveraging impact through learning, monitoring, and evaluation, at Board or Executive level;
- Experience of financial appraisal and business case review, demonstrating the ability to think strategically and independently;
- Experience in or the skills to offer oversight and advice on Christian discipleship, leadership in ordained and lay ministry, revitalising churches or increasing engagement with young people and populations from different ethnicities, classes, and genders in the UK.
Our aim is to recruit Board members from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience, who share the following mind-set and capabilities:
- Enthusiastic commitment to the realisation of the Vision and Strategy of the Church of England, and to support the mission and ministry of the Church;
- Readiness to probe, challenge and enquire into the explanations that are being given, all combined with pragmatism and realism about what can be achieved;
- A collaborative mindset, able to disagree well and commit to an agreed position with other Board members and commit to working with relevant staff to maximise the impact of this significant programme of funding;
- Operates in a manner which is independent and impartial, building trust through applying expertise objectively in decision-making across a diversity of contexts and traditions;
- An excellent communicator, who is able to be an ambassador for the aims of the work of the Board and the overall Vision and Strategy of the Church of England.