Vocations and Development Adviser

Reporting to the Archbishops'' Secretary for Appointments and working closely alongside the Appointments and Vocations Adviser, the Vocations and Development Adviser supports the delivery of the Church of England''s senior appointments processes and contributes to the discernment and development of those whom God may be calling to senior leadership, helping to nurture a diverse, prayerfully discerned and well-prepared pipeline of future leaders. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the mission and ministry of the Church of England in a wide range of contexts across the country. Through regular engagement with dioceses, cathedrals and other ministry settings, the postholder will build relationships across the breadth of the Church while contributing to the discernment, development and support of future senior leaders. The role combines significant responsibility for supporting senior appointments processes with a particular focus on vocational discernment, leadership development and the pastoral accompaniment of those discerning God''s call to senior leadership within the Church. The postholder will support individuals as they seek to recognise and respond faithfully to that call. The postholder will provide professional advice and support to bishops, appointment bodies and candidates, helping to identify and develop future senior leaders whilst contributing to the continuous improvement of discernment and appointments practice across the Church. The ..... full job details .....