Programme Delivery Manager at Diocese of Chichester, Hove

Programme Delivery Manager

Help shape the future of the Church across Sussex.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Programme Delivery Manager to play a key role in delivering the ambitious Diocesan Growth Strategy, supporting churches and communities across Sussex to flourish and grow.

Position: Programme Delivery Manager

Location: Hove/Hybrid

Salary: £39,750 per annum (£49,688 FTE)

Hours: Part-time, flexible 30-hour working week across 4 or 5 days.

Contract: Fixed term basis until 31st December 2030 with the possibility of extension.

Closing Date: Sunday 6th December 2026

Interview Date: Hove on Monday 14th December 2026

About the Role

Working within the Strategic Programmes Team, you will help manage and deliver strategic initiatives funded through the Diocesan Growth Programme, with a particular focus on the Revitalisation Stream.

You will work closely with parish leaders, diocesan colleagues and national Church partners to support churches in developing mission plans, accessing funding and delivering projects that make a lasting impact.

This varied and rewarding role combines programme delivery, stakeholder engagement and communications, governance and evaluation. You will:

• Support parishes to develop mission plans and secure funding approvals.
• Work alongside church leaders to deliver strategic projects and achieve agreed outcomes.
• Monitor programme performance, risks, outcomes and learning.
• Produce reports and updates for diocesan boards and stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with churches and partners across the Diocese and wider Church. 
• Support evaluation activities that demonstrate impact and inform future growth initiatives.

This role is offered on a fixed term basis until 31st December 2030 with the possibility of extension.

About You

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, collaborative and confident working with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will bring:

• Experience of leading complex programmes or significant projects.
• Strong project and programme management skills, including risk, change and issue management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to analyse information and present data and learning clearly to stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Good financial and reporting skills. 
• Experience of delivering projects within a church, charity or faith-based setting would be advantageous.

A Genuine Occupational Requirement applies under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, and the successful candidate must be a practising Christian.

Full details can be found in the job description and person specification when you apply.

About the Organisation

The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.

As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.

What is on offer:

• 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year
• Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0 and 6%
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to GP appointments, counselling and financial and legal support
• Flexible working, free parking, a ride to work scheme and development opportunities

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.

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