Diocesan Environmental Officer (0.5 FTE fixed term)
The Church of EnglandLeicester, England, United Kingdom
Added 21 Aug · still live
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2152 (60% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and The Church of England is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Join the Diocese of Leicester as our Diocesan Environmental Officer
The Diocese of Leicester is looking for a passionate, committed Diocesan Environmental Officer with a heart for Creation Care to lead the ‘Hearts and Minds’ activities of our Diocesan Environmental Programme (2026-29). If you’re an inspirational yet sensitive communicator who can empower parishes, champion environmental action, and share the call to care for God’s world, we’d love to hear from you. The Diocesan Environmental Officer’s core role is to lead in engaging the hearts and minds of people across the diocese as we work to care for God’s Creation and reduce our carbon emissions. We are looking for some to walk alongside people to encourage, inspire and challenge – reaching out to build relationships with individuals, churches and Minster Communities.
This is a new fixed-term post made possible by a grant from of The Church of England through their Net Zero Carbon Capacity Building Programme.
In This Rewarding Role, You Will
The Diocese of Leicester is looking for a passionate, committed Diocesan Environmental Officer with a heart for Creation Care to lead the ‘Hearts and Minds’ activities of our Diocesan Environmental Programme (2026-29). If you’re an inspirational yet sensitive communicator who can empower parishes, champion environmental action, and share the call to care for God’s world, we’d love to hear from you. The Diocesan Environmental Officer’s core role is to lead in engaging the hearts and minds of people across the diocese as we work to care for God’s Creation and reduce our carbon emissions. We are looking for some to walk alongside people to encourage, inspire and challenge – reaching out to build relationships with individuals, churches and Minster Communities.
This is a new fixed-term post made possible by a grant from of The Church of England through their Net Zero Carbon Capacity Building Programme.
In This Rewarding Role, You Will
- Be an advocate & champion for environmental issues as integral to the Christian Gospel
- Lead the planning and activity required to enable the Diocese of Leicester to achieve the Silver Eco Diocese award by the end of 2029
- Support parishes to engage with and progress with the Eco Church Award Scheme
- Provide resources and deliver training on themes relating to Creation Care
- Be responsible for the delivery of Carbon literacy training Encourage and equip a flourishing network of Eco Communities (see: https://www.leicester.anglican.org/about-us/our-strategic-priorities/eco-diocese/)
- A strong founding in Christian theology particularly relating to the environment & up to date knowledge of environmental issues including climate justice.
- Experience of working with and developing prayer, worship and biblical resources, ideally related to the environment and of generating communications content intended to encourage, inspire and inform which is suitable for a range of media
- Be part of a new area of work within a collaborative and experienced team.
- Hybrid working with a Leicester office base
- An opportunity to work with a variety of different communities across Leicestershire, each with its own needs.
- Make a tangible difference to local communities and to caring for and sustaining the environment.
- Generous pension (10% employer contribution)
- Opportunities for training, development and professional growth.
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 8th September
Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd September
Apply via the Pathways recruitment website.
For an informal conversation about the role, contact Gill Elliott, Head of Church Buildings & Environmental Programme Team: Tel: 07947 353129 Email: Gill.Elliott@Leicestercofe.org
We particularly welcome applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
The Diocese of Leicester, part of the Church of England, is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. We follow the Church of England’s Safeguarding Policies and relevant statutory guidance. We believe that safeguarding is everybody’s business.
This post is subject to a Basic DBS check and proof of
right to work in the UK. The Diocese is unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with The Church of England, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2152 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~39k in sampleP25 £33kP75 £52k
£27kmedian £43kgoing rate £42k£52k
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2152 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.