In order to succeed in the role the post holder should be a professionally qualified individual with a wide range of senior leadership experience. S/he should have good experience of and be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of Church of England structures
- Demonstrate strategic thinking gained from running a business or organisation comparable to the LDF in size and complexity
- Work collaboratively with people in a matrix organisation
- Manage colleagues in a range of functional disciplines such as Finance, Human Resources, Property and Operations. This includes the ability to recruit, motivate, retain and support all colleagues in a professional manner
- Chair and contribute to meetings on a range of subjects, but be sensitive to the fact that the Diocese is not a ‘command and control’ environment. It is a matrix structure with a range of stakeholders in many guises
- Identify problems and opportunities, shape solutions and successfully implement, with colleagues and stakeholders on board
- Communicate well; both in writing and orally including the ability to present in public forums and to write reports, proposals and policies
- Have personal authority liaising with all levels in a complex environment, relating with confidence to Bishops and Archdeacons, and senior lay people as well as relating well to the many clergy and lay people across the Diocese
- Relate well to staff, with good inter-personal skills. Be able to both motivate and take challenging decisions
- Challenge within the context of collegiate relationships
- Work on own initiative as well as be a strong team player
- Envision and deliver an inspirational strategy and see operational matters with a strategic mind
- Bring a commercial as well as missional perspective
- Be positive and self-reflective of their own wellbeing. Able to work with uncertainty and complexity while bringing clarity and setting direction.
- Demonstrate integrity and servant leadership. Value the input of others and be open to feedback
In line with guidance from the Equality Act 2010, we have made the requirement to be Christian an occupational requirement of this role. Understanding the Church of England would be desirable.
Competencies
- People management
- Personal effectiveness
- Team working
- Collaborator
- Delivering excellent service to parishes and key stakeholders
- Creative Problem solving
- Strategic perspective
- Delivering results
- Emotional intelligence
- Courageous decision maker
- Influence
- Strong Communicator
Note: This job description does not form part of the employee’s contract of employment but is provided for guidance. The precise duties and responsibilities of any job may be expected to change over time. Job holders should be consulted over any proposed changes to this job description before implementation.
General Conditions
Diversity
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
Standards of Behaviour and Conduct
Staff are expected to act at all times with due consideration for others and in a manner befitting their position as employees of the Church and as professionals, whatever their job.
Health and Safety Responsibilities
All LDF staff are required to ensure that they understand and accept the legal duties placed on them by the Health and Safety at Work Act to not endanger themselves or others by any act or omission on their part and by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations to co-operate with colleagues and management in the control of health and safety at work. Therefore, staff are required to:
- read, understand and abide by the LDF Health and Safety Policy;
- make themselves familiar with accident and emergency procedures for their site;
- inform their manager immediately of any health or safety deficiencies or dangerous situations or near misses;
- set a good personal example in respect of health and safety.
Confidentiality
Staff must not pass on to unauthorised persons, any information obtained in the course of their duties without permission.