Skills and Experience
- Proven experience of managing programmes/projects in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills and experience.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Excellent working knowledge of MS-Office.
- Skills and experience in the use of Web-based and social media communications an advantage.
- Experience of planning and leading organisational change an advantage.
- Marketing experience an advantage.
- Experience of working with or within church structures an advantage.
- Able to support the Diocesan Ethos Statement and uphold the teaching and the current guidelines of the Church of England.
- Able to travel to all areas of the diocese, sometimes at evenings and weekends, depending on the needs of the role.
Competencies
Achievement Drive – A desire to meet or exceed standards, welcoming feedback, and continually seeking to improve. It includes staying focused on goals over an extended period of time.
Relationships – The ability to understand the perspectives, feelings and concerns of others and initiate, build and maintain relationships in a mutually beneficial way. Recognise one’s own feelings and those of others and manage emotions effectively.
Persuasiveness – The ability to convince others of a view, conclusion, position etc. Communicating in an impactful way, tailored to one’s audience.
Problem Solving – The ability to investigate and breakdown a problem or situation into its component parts, identifying implications and the key underlying issues and establish possible solutions.
Independence – A demonstrated belief in one’s capability to select an appropriate approach to a situation. It includes confidence in one’s judgement or opinion and showing resilience in adversity. Know when to seek the support and advice of others.
Adaptability – The ability to adapt one’s behavioural style or method of approach where necessary to achieve a goal. Responds to change with a positive attitude and demonstrates a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish objectives.
Teamworking – The willingness and ability to work co-operatively and collaboratively with others toward a shared goal, contributing actively to the team. Builds positive relationships and a sense of pride within the team.