Havant Pastoral Area is recruiting for a Pastoral Coordinator for Evangelisation
Salary: £15 per hour, £11,700 per annum pro rata (£29,250 FTE)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 2 years 9 months, working 15 hours per week. Flexible working pattern to include some evening and weekend work.
Location: Based at The Sacred Heart and St Peter the Apostle, Waterlooville.
Travel to other parishes within the Havant pastoral area and across the Diocese is required. You will need a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
We are seeking a Pastoral Coordinator of Evangelisation for the Havant Pastoral Area to support Fr James our Lead in Evangelisation and Leadership in delivering and developing the Pastoral Area’s Evangelisation Strategy with a particular focus on our primary tool for evangelisation, Alpha. To work with Churches and schools in the Havant area to provide an amazing alpha experience that helps people encounter Jesus and raise up leaders to become missionary disciples. You will be collaborating with Fr James to bring this vision to life.
Values: The post holder will be required to work within and represent the principles, ethos and values of the Diocese of Portsmouth and the Parish of Havant.
Policies and procedures: The post-holder will work in line with the Policies & Procedures of the Diocese of Portsmouth. They will also be required to ensure that service users/clients, staff and volunteers are treated in accordance with the Equal Opportunities policy of the Diocese of Portsmouth with particular emphasis on anti-discriminatory practice and the promotion of the rights of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Safeguarding: The post-holder will be required to ensure that children, young people and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and must be aware that everyone has a safeguarding responsibility and a duty to refer any safeguarding concerns they may have to their line manager.
This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.
Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.
If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
Come and be part of our mission!
If you would like a confidential discussion about the role please contact:
Father James Lewis – Parish lead in Evangelisation
jlewis@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk 02392 262289
For a detailed Job Description, Person Specification and more information about this role, please click on the links at the end of this advert.
Applicant Information
Employee benefits include 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, free life assurance and employee wellbeing programme, and contributory pension scheme.
How to Apply
Please send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation in applying to recruitment@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Please state ‘Pastoral Coordinator for Evangelisation’ in the subject line of your email.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 17 August at 10pm
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 27 August at The Sacred Heart and St Peter the Apostle, Waterlooville.
We encourage an early application as we may close this advertisement at our discretion before the date stated, if a high number of applicants apply.
You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.
The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.
