Vacancy for Synod Officer (maternity cover)
The purpose of the role of Synod Officer is to provide administrative and research–based support to the General Synod of the Church of Ireland and related committees. The Synod Officer is a key appointment working under the direction of the Head of Synod Services and Communications.
The Synod Officer provides analysis and briefing papers to assist the Honorary Secretaries of the General Synod in their work. Some event planning is required annually for in–person meetings, particularly the General Synod. The organisation offers good training opportunities for individuals keen to develop professional qualification. The work is challenging but engaging and broad ranging. Committees are volunteer–led and focus on various aspects of church life, from ministry and clergy–wellbeing to liturgy, ecumenical relations and social responsibility. Constitutional work involves assisting in the development and drafting of legislation for General Synod as well as maintaining the Constitution itself in both print and online versions.
This is a temporary role to provide cover for a staff member on maternity leave. Downloads:
To apply for this role please email an up–to–date copy of your CV together with a completed application form to recruit@rcbcoi.org by 5.00pm on Friday 27 October 2023.