Supporting the diocesan mission and the work of clergy across the Diocese, there are a range of support roles working from the modern offices in Southwell. Located opposite the Minster, with plenty of on-site parking, the offices are open plan and provide a attractive working environment. Working for us will bring benefits such as • 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 3 extra set days leave a year • Competitive salaries • 10% of salary contributed to a pension scheme • Maternity, paternity and shared parental occupational pay • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements • Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling, legal and health advice • Excellent sick benefits from first day of employment
2 October 2025
Full Time / 35 hours per week / salary: £48,920 – £51,949 / 10% pension contribution
The Diocese has a vision of Living Hope for the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond and is committed to its mission of Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence of Courage
As part of the Discipleship & Ministry Team, the Head of Communications and Creative is responsible for managing diocesan communications and implementing the communication strategy. They will provide leadership and direction to the Communication Team and help deliver communications that are creative, proactive, engaging and missional. Through their role they will support the Bishop’s Core Team to develop and evolve our communications both external and internal, ensuring all developments align with our wider strategy and mission as a diocese.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be a committed Christian in the Anglican tradition or another member denomination of Churches Together in England.
Based in Southwell, the successful candidate will lead and coordinate communications activities across all teams within the diocese, whilst participating and supporting initiatives at a national level.
The nature of the post will require a degree of mobility and flexibility, with work undertaken in locations around the Diocese and some meetings or training events taking place during evenings and weekends.
Job description: https://southwell.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Head-of-Comms-and-Creative-Sept-25-1.pdf
Please apply via Pathways https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=9261
Closing date: 19 October 2025 / Stage 1 and 2 interviews: TBC
For an informal discussion please contact: Mr Martin Cooper, Chief Executive on ce@southwell.anglican.org
We strive to be an equal opportunity employer
DBS clearance is required for this post