• 28 February 2022

Re–advertisement for Children’s Development Officer

The Church of Ireland Diocese of Down and Dromore seeks to recruit a Diocesan Children’s Development Officer (full–time), based in Church of Ireland House, Belfast. This is a re–advertisement of the post.

The Diocese of Down and Dromore is a vibrant and growing diocese of 111 church buildings and 9 church plants. It is focused on making disciples, raising up and empowering Christian leaders and birthing new ministries and churches. 

The Diocese has a parish development team whose role it is to support, encourage and resource parish ministry, including youth and children’s ministry. The Children’s Officer works alongside a Youth Officer, Diocesan Development Officer and the wider diocesan team. 

An Application Pack with Job Description (PDF) may be downloaded from this link and a Job Specification (PDF) from this link. You may download an Application Form (Word) at this link.

Completed forms should be returned to:

Mr Roy Lawther

Diocesan Secretary

Church of Ireland House

61–67 Donegall Street

Belfast

BT1 2QH

OR alternatively by email to

rlawther@downdromorediocese.org

Applications must be received by Friday 18 March 2022 at noon. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Interviews will be held in person during the week commencing 21 March in Church of Ireland House, Belfast. 

Interviews will last up to 40 minutes and each candidate selected for interview will be asked within this time to deliver a short presentation (of no more than eight minutes) on what strategy they would implement to ensure that the objectives of the post are achieved.