Person Specification

Qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and other requirements

Education and experience

• Degree Level Education – preferably in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience

X

• Evidence of relevant and associated continuing professional development (CPD)

X

• Experience of successfully developing and implementing strategy at an institutional level in relation to racial justice or other race related matters

X

• Track record of delivering successful outcomes in relation to equality, diversity, inclusion, culture and ways of working within large, complex and challenging institutions

X

• Experience of undertaking work at a strategic level leading to change and transformation in practice and ways of working that is embedded and long lasting

X

• Experience of leading and developing functions to deliver organisational outcomes within agreed budgets by developing KPIs to measure impact of new racial justice initiatives/ programmes

X

• Experience of analysing and interpreting data for relevance and meaning and communicating findings appropriately through formal reporting

X

• Experience of partnership work with other organisations engaged in work aligned to racial justice

X

Knowledge and skills

• Demonstrable up to date knowledge on racial equality tools, strategies, trends, best practice, current issues, research and intercultural principles in order to position the Diocese as an exemplar position regarding its anti-racism commitment to action

X

• Understanding of Church of England’s governance structures and processes

X

• An understanding and appreciation of the Christian faith and values and their role in our community

X

• A practising Christian with understanding and articulation of the issues concerning racial justice in the church including key thinkers, leaders and practitioners

X

• A collaborative leader who is comfortable and confident in speaking truth to power

• Able to promote racial justice across a wide variety of church traditions

X

• Able to further develop and constantly revise the operational plan based on the specific needs of the stakeholders by producing clear written documentation

X

• Excellent problem solving and organisational skills with the tenacity to influence senior leaders with a solutions-focused approach

X

Other requirements

• Able to forecast costs and manage the budget in a timely manner

X

• Intermediate to advanced level proficiency with MS365

X

• Awareness of the statutory duty to report safeguarding concerns without failure

X