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The Diocese of Rochester is committed to equipping its churches and leaders for growth and transformation. As part of this, we are seeking a
Missionally Healthy Places (MHP) Project Manager to join our Programme Team based at the Diocesan Office in Rochester.
The MHP Project Manager will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of 15 strategically funded parish projects supported by the National Church. Working with the Head of Programmes, Diocesan colleagues, and parish representatives, the Project Manager will oversee planning, budgeting, governance, and reporting processes across the MHP project. This role will be vital in supporting parish leaders and PCCs to lead and deliver their local MHP initiatives effectively.
The successful applicant will be an experienced and highly organised project manager, with excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. You’ll need to demonstrate the ability to manage risk, track project outcomes, and support change across a variety of contexts. A background in monitoring and evaluation is important, and a desire to serve the mission of the Church will be key to thriving in this role. Experience of working with Church of England structures is desirable but not essential.
To find out more about the Missionally Healthy Places programme and our Diocesan Strategy, visit: Our vision - Diocese of Rochester
Key Responsibilities
- Build strong working relationships with the 15 MHPs, acting as a governance and communications link with the Diocesan MHP Project Board
- Oversee and report on progress, risks, outcomes, and finances across all MHP projects
- Track progress against milestones and budgets, escalating risks and managing changes as needed
- Support the sharing of learning and success stories in collaboration with the Communications Officer and Mission and Ministry Development team
- Manage the MHP budget, including drawing down and allocating funds and reporting to stakeholders
- Act as secretary to the MHP Project Board and report to senior diocesan bodies including the Bishops Leadership Team and Diocesan Synod
A full list of responsibilities can be found in the job description attached.
What We Can Offer
- Flexible working, hybrid working, and TOIL
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual subscriptions and memberships
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision-making becomes.
We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.
If you have any questions about the role or application process, please contact the HR department at
[email protected]Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 29 July 2025
