Qualities
1) A passion for the mission of the Church of England.
2) Specialist interest in church buildings.
3) Experience and understanding of parish perspectives.
4) Able to speak publicly to varied groups of people with confidence.
5) Experience of chairing meetings effectively, with the ability to steer a discussion and achieve practical consensus.
6) Ability to manage differing views and expectations, to facilitate decisions drawn from a variety of professional, specialist, and local views.
7) Patience and ability to communicate complex decisions.
8) Practical problem solver with a ‘can do’ attitude.
9) Friendly, approachable style Ideally, it would be helpful if the volunteer has the following qualities: –
10) General grasp of all the main architectural and technical areas of concern, coupled with a sound aesthetic judgement.
11) Familiarity with the Faculty Jurisdiction and the Care of Churches Measure.
12) Understanding of the structure and processes of the Church of England.
13) Understanding of current conservation philosophy, legislation and policy.
14) Good knowledge of both secular and ecclesiastical architecture and art history.
15) Knowledge of the local area.
16) Ability to read plans and interpret technical specifications.
| Attributes | Essential | Desirable |
| General
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Passion for the mission of the Church of England.
Specialist interest in church buildings.
Experience and understanding of parish perspectives. |
General grasp of all the main architectural and technical areas of concern, coupled with a sound aesthetic judgement. |
| Knowledge, skills and experience
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Able to speak publicly to varied groups of people with confidence.
Experience of chairing meetings effectively.
Ability to steer a discussion and achieve practical consensus.
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Familiarity with the Faculty Jurisdiction and the Care of Churches Measure.
Understanding of the structure and processes of the Church of England.
Understanding of current conservation philosophy, legislation and policy.
Good knowledge of both secular and ecclesiastical architecture and art history.
Knowledge of the local area.
Ability to read plans and interpret technical specifications.
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| Personal Qualities
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Ability to manage differing views and expectations, to facilitate decisions drawn from a variety of professional, specialist, and local views.
Vitality and humour.
Patience and ability to communicate complex decisions.
Practical problem solver with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Friendly, approachable style. |
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