Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum, based on experience
Contract: Permanent, working 37.5 hours per week
Location: St Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA
Travel requirement: Must be able to travel across the Diocese
Are you a technically skilled IT professional with a heart for service and a passion for digital transformation? Would you like to use your expertise to make a difference in the life and mission of the Church?
The Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is a welcoming and mission-focused diocese covering Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, the Channel Islands, and parts of Berkshire, Dorset and Oxfordshire. Led by Bishop Philip Egan, we are committed to renewing and strengthening the Church through formation, evangelisation, and service. With over 90 parishes, schools, and a range of pastoral and charitable initiatives, we offer a vibrant and purposeful environment for professionals who want to use their skills to support the Church’s mission.
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.
We are looking for a highly motivated IT Manager to lead the Diocese’s technology strategy, act as the lead client for our outsourced IT service, and support the development of secure, modern, and effective digital systems across our central teams and parishes.
This is a pivotal role in shaping how we use technology to serve the Church, from upgrading systems and managing digital risks, to championing the use of Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and new technologies including AI.
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 annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) plus bank holidays, life assurance and employee wellbeing programme, and contributory pension scheme.
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!
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 ‘IT Manager’ in the subject line of your email.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 7th January 2026.
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.
