National Vocations and Discernment Adviser

The National Vocations and Discernment Advisers play a key role in developing the ministers and leaders needed for the Church of England''s mission, nurturing both lay and ordained vocations. Working within the Ministry Development Team, the postholders partner with dioceses and local churches to strengthen vocation and discernment pathways, so that people can be supported from initial enquiry through to formal discernment. The roles combine vocations and discernment responsibilities throughout the year, with a stronger emphasis on vocations activity between August and January, including encouraging, resourcing and supporting diocesan vocations work. From February to July, the focus shifts increasingly towards being a Panel Secretary in the national Shared Discernment Process. Please note: We are recruiting for two National Vocations and Discernment Adviser positions. The discernment part of the role has the same responsibilities for each post. The vocations part of the role has some responsibilities shared in common. Alongside these, one post will focus on the responsibilities set out in Role A in the Role profile and the other role will focus on the responsibilities set out in Role B. When submitting your application, please indicate whether you wish to be considered for Role A or Role B in the vocations part of the post and clearly state your preference in the About You Section of the application. Responsibilities This role will be split evenly but flexibly between ..... full job details .....