About Us
There is now an exciting opportunity to join us in a newly created – and first of its kind – role as our Director of People and Ministry Development. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering the full range of our people services, providing both strategic leadership and operational support to ensure that our human resources and ministry development services are efficient, effective and support positive outcomes for lay and ordained colleagues alike. As a key member of the senior leadership team of the Diocese, you will also play a critical role in broader strategic decision making, as a role model for our values, and in supporting and advising our Diocesan Secretary and other senior leaders.
You will be an experienced HR leader and qualified member of the CIPD. With senior experience of delivering a high performing HR service in a comparably complex environment, you will demonstrate strategic acumen and exceptional relational skills, able to build strong relationships at all levels with a wide range of different partners. You will have previous success in leading strong teams, including in areas where you are reliant on the expertise of others. Whilst we recognise that the ministry elements of this portfolio may present a learning curve, you will demonstrate sound theological knowledge and a genuine passion for developing ministerial gifts and skills in others and the capacity to develop your own knowledge quickly. As a key senior leader in the diocese, you will share our values and be a practising Christian supportive of the aims and ethos of the work of Church of England.
Place of work: Derby Church House, Full Street, Derby, DE1 3DR
Salary: £65,000 - £69,500 per annum depending on experience
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Monday, 1 July 2024
The role description and application details are available at www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe111025/
Exciting opportunity available for ministry placements across the diocese. The range of placements offered will offer diverse opportunities to minister with CYPF across urban, post-industrial, estate and rural contexts, with a wide range of theological and pastoral contexts available. The four placement contexts for the FY MES 2024/2025 are:-
- Churches of Stanton-by-Dale, Dale Abbey and Risley, supervised by Revd Phil Selby.
- Derby Cathedral, supervised by Revd Carla Vicêncio Prior.
- St Edmund’s Allenton and Shelton Lock, supervised by Revd Jeff Golding.
- St James' and St Luke's Church, Glossop (Whitfield Parish), supervised by Revd Chris Neilson.
The national and diocesan aim for the scheme is to encourage and equip more people to discern a calling to CYPF ministry and the hope is that a significant proportion of participants will go on to be CYPF ministers in their placement contexts beyond the conclusion of the scheme. However, there is no commitment from either party beyond the initial Future Youth Scheme.
Salary: £22,901.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Duration: Fixed Term - 2 September 2024 to 25 July 2025 (11 months)
Application closing date: Friday, 12 July 2024
>> Role description [PDF]
>> More details about the FYMES
>> Email Aidan.Watson@derby.anglican.org, Strategic Lead for Youth Ministry
>> To Apply, please forward a current CV and covering letter to mandy.francis@derby.anglican.org
The Head of Safeguarding will initially act as the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA), advising the bishop on matters relating to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
Upon certification of the diocese for transition of the DSA to a DSO, the Head of Safeguarding will assume responsibility in the diocese, independent of the Bishop, for the professional leadership on and management of matters relating to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
The Head of Safeguarding will hold responsibility for planning and preparing the diocese well for our independent safeguarding audit, scheduled for June 2027, and leading the diocese effectively through that process.
The Head of Safeguarding leads the diocesan safeguarding team and sit within the operational Senior Leadership Team alongside colleagues from Finance and Operations, Property, Mission, Evangelism and Parish Revitalisation, People and Ministry Development, and Communications, led by the Diocesan Secretary.
Customer service, emotional intelligence, professional excellence, partnership working, and adaptability are key to the delivery of this role.The Safeguarding Team currently comprises of 6 employed posts (5 FTE) whilst training is provided by an external consultant.
Line Manager: Diocesan Secretary.
Place of Work: Church House, Full Street, Derby DE1 3DR (some remote working possible, as agreed with Line Manager).
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience.
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Applications closing date: Sunday, 30 June 2024
Interviews: Friday,19 July 2024
>> Head of Safeguarding application pack [pdf]
>> Head of Safeguarding application form [Word]
The Head of Communications is a new senior role with leadership responsibility for:
- Developing and delivering an integrated communications and engagement strategy to bring the diocesan vision, strategic plan and key programme areas to life, and build buy-in with stakeholders (e.g. parishes and congregations in the diocese) across a range of media.
- Developing a communications strategy for our ‘digital mission’ to share the good news of the Kingdom of God – leading audience mapping and analysis to ensure strategic plans / programmes land well.
- Leading the Communications Team, and reviewing and restructuring the team to align roles, skills and responsibilities with the delivery of the diocesan vision and strategy.
- Marketing the benefits of engaging with the diocesan strategic programmes to maximise participation and take up of available resources to give the strategic plan the best possible chance of success.
- Leading a digital channel refresh, designing channels (e.g. new website) and content around stakeholder needs and accessibility.
The Head of Communications sits within the operational Senior Leadership Team alongside colleagues from Finance and Operations, People and Ministry Development, Mission, Evangelism and Parish Revitalisation, and Safeguarding, led by the Diocesan Secretary.
Line Manager: Diocesan Secretary (Chief Executive)
Staff reports: Communications Adviser (job-share), Media Officer.
Place of Work: Church House, Full Street, Derby DE1 3DR.
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience.
Working hours: 35 hours per week (some remote working possible, as agreed with Line Manager).
Applications closing date: Sunday, 30 June 2024
Interviews: Monday, 8 July 2024
>> Head of Communications application pack [pdf]
>> Head of Communications application form [Word]
This is a new role with a remit that extends over both the diocese’s investment property and operational housing estates, whilst also providing advisory support to parishes in the diocese in respect of their property holdings.
The Asset Manager’s primary responsibilities are to support the development and implementation of estates strategies to rationalise portfolios, create and release capital, grow income streams, and to support our strategic ambitions to be net zero carbon by 2030 and deliver genuinely affordable housing on ‘church’ land.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to take on a high level of responsibility within a small team,and to influence strategic change in a historic organisation.
The ideal candidate will be MRICS with previous asset management experience (or possessing significant industry experience), including planning and development management.
Salary: £26,750 per annum (£53,500 fte)
Hours: Part-time - 17.5 hours per week
Location: Derby Church House, Full Street, Derby, DE1 3DR (some remote working, as agreed with Line Manager).
Application closing date: Sunday, 30 June 2024.
Interview date: Wednesday, 10 July 2024
>> Property Asset Manager recruitment pack [pdf]
>> Applicaton form [Word]
The Finance Team are responsible for the effective management of diocesan financial resources to enable the vision, mission, and delivery of the Diocese of Derby. The Finance Manager will report directly to the Head of Finance and Operations, and have responsibility for ensuring that the accounting records and management information for the Diocese are adequately managed and maintained.
Salary: £48,150 per annum
Working hours: 35 hours per week (hybrid working can be agreed).
>> Contact Martyn Marples (Martyn.Marples@derby.anglican.org) if you are interested in this position.
>> Job specification [PDF]
>> Application form [MS Word]
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We look forward to welcoming you!
Derbyshire has some of the most beautiful landscape, not just in England, but anywhere in the UK.
With a range of contexts from the agricultural villages in the west to the ex-mining communities of the east; the beautiful peak district and the urban multi-cultural centre; we minister in a number of contrasting environments.
With mission at our heart we are investing in our future to ensure we continue to grow God’s kingdom in Derbyshire.
Is God calling you to join us?
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Clergy vacancies
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Team Vicar in the benefice of Wirksworth
The Wirksworth Team comprises 10 parishes in the heart of Derbyshire surrounded by the splendour of the Peak District and Derbyshire Dales. See More -
Rector of the Benefice of Kirk Langley, Mackworth, Mugginton, Kedleston, Longford, Long Lane
We offer a once in a life-time opportunity to partner with us in building from scratch and pioneering in brand new contexts. Our benefice was… See More -
Team Rector of the Benefice of Staveley and Barrow Hill
The Parish of Staveley and Barrow Hill is situated on the outskirts of Chesterfield, with a medieval Parish church in Staveley town and a daughter… See More -
Vicar of the Benefice of Tideswell
Exciting opportunity to support the mission of this greater church affectionately know to pilgrims, tourists and the local community as the ‘Cathedral of the Peak’. See More -
Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of St Luke’s Church, Derby
An exciting opportunity for a mission-orientated Anglo-Catholic Priest. Come and join a congregation poised for mission and growth in Derby’s historic Stockbrook Estate. St Luke’s… See More -
Priest-in-Charge of the Benefice of Ambergate and Heage
This is a 3 year fixed term, part-time (3 days plus Sunday), stipendiary (0.5) role We are looking for an experienced and imaginative pastor and… See More
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Parish support vacancies
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Head of Communications
The Head of Communications is a new senior role with leadership responsibility for: Developing and delivering an integrated communications and… See More -
Future Youth (Ministry Experience Scheme) Workers
Exciting opportunity available for ministry placements across the diocese. The range of placements offered will offer diverse opportunities to minister… See More -
Director of People & Ministry Development
There is now an exciting opportunity to join us in a newly created – and first of its kind – role as… See More -
Finance Manager
The Finance Team are responsible for the effective management of diocesan financial resources to enable the vision, mission, and delivery… See More -
Head of Safeguarding (Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser)
The Head of Safeguarding will initially act as the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA), advising the bishop on matters relating to… See More -
Property Asset Manager (p/t)
This is a new role with a remit that extends over both the diocese’s investment property and operational housing estates, whilst… See More
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External vacancies
Welcome to the Diocese of Derby and thanks for considering serving your curacy with us!
If you are completing ordination training in 2024 and have been officially released by your sponsoring diocese to look elsewhere, then please consider coming to the Diocese of Derby to serve your curacy.
If you are interested:
- Check out our curacy training programme
- Explore the parish profiles below
- If interested in any specific curacy, please contact the Ordained Vocations Officer, Ben Griffiths, on 01332 278169 or ben.griffiths@derby.anglican.org
Parish profiles
>> The United Benefice of Barlborough and Clowne
Revising the Electoral Roll and Preparation of a New Electoral Roll: a brief guide
This brief guide from the Diocese of Diocese aims to help you through the steps to revise / prepare your Electoral Roll.
Full guidance and the forms you will need can be found on this page and in the APCMs section.
Additional information can also be found at the Church of England Parish Resources website: https://www.parishresources.org.uk/pccs/apcms/
About the Electoral Roll:
- Each Parish should have one Electoral Roll, even if there is more than one place of worship within the Parish
- At least 14 days before the proposed revision takes places, a notice must remain on display
- Revision of the Roll is completed not less than 15 days or more than 28 days before the APCM
- After the Roll is revised, no names to be added or removed until after the APCM
- The APCM must be held in the period 1 January and 31 May
- Number certified includes members of daughter or district churches
To be on the Electoral Roll a person must be baptised, at least 16 years old and either:
- living in the parish and a member of the Church of England (or a church in communion with the Church of England)
- not resident in the parish but a member of the Church of England (or a Church in communion with the Church of England) and has regularly attended worship in the Parish during the six months prior to enrolment or
- a member in good standing of a Church which subscribes to the doctrine of the Holy Trinity and they are prepared to declare themselves a member of the Church of England, having regularly attended worship during the six months prior to enrolment.
Revising the Electoral Roll:
At least two weeks before the APCM, display a notice that the roll will be revised
People will need to fill in an application if:
- Each Parish must display the revised roll (every name - no other personal data), electronic or otherwise, for at least 14 days
- make a copy of the roll available for inspection (on a reasonable request)
- Each Parish should have one Electoral Roll, even if there is more than one place of worship within the parish
- When someone leaves the Parish and the name is removed from the Electoral Roll, a notice should be sent to their new parish
- When someone applies to be added to the Electoral Roll, a notice should be sent to their former Parish Electoral Roll Officer.
- Announcements made in church on each of the Sundays while the notice is displayed
- Revision of the Roll completed not less than 15 days or more than 28 days before the APCM, which must be by 30 June 2021 (originally 31st May, but extended because of lockdown).
- After the Roll is revised, no names to be added or removed until after the APCM
- Number certified includes members of daughter or district churches.
Preparing a New Electoral Roll (next due 2025):
- Must be done every six years (last completed 2019)
- Notice displayed near the main door of every church in the parish
- At least two months before the APCM
- Notice must stay up for at least 14 days
- Announcements made in church during the 14 days that the notice is up to say that the roll is being prepared
- PCC must ensure that reasonable efforts are made to let everyone on the old roll know that a new Roll is being prepared
- Exception is anyone no longer qualified to be on the roll (e.g. someone who no longer worships regularly in the parish and lives outside the parish)
- Members of the previous roll need to fill in applications (no one is automatically included)
- New people may also apply by filling in an application for enrolment
- New roll must be complete on a fixed date between 15 and 28 days before the APCM
- Completed new roll is posted near the main church door at least 14 days before the APCM
- During this time corrections may be made (e.g. correcting a misspelling) but no new names added or removed
Annually after the APCM:
- Result of Elections completed
- Electoral Roll Certificate (SG7) completed and signed
- Copy sent to Diocesan Secretary (Church House, Full Street, Derby DE1 3DR or enquiries@derby.anglican.org) no later than 31 May 2024
- Copy of Electoral Roll Certificate posted near the principal door of the church for 14 days (and also posted at doors of any daughter churches for 14 days).
Timetable for Revising the Electoral Roll:
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At least 14 days before the APCM |
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By 31 May |
Timetable for Preparing the New Electoral Roll:
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A fixed date 15 to 28 days before the APCM |
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At least 14 days before the APCM |
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By 31st May |
Electoral Roll & GDPR:
The Church Representation Rules (CRR) require publication of the Electoral Roll, so the publication of the roll will be considered a legitimate activity of a not-for-profit body under the General Data Protection Regulation.
The CRR prescribes the relevant forms for PCC administrative matters, so the Electoral Roll forms should not be altered.
The forms state that the names of individuals will be published on or near the church door, so if they do not object by applying to have their name entered on the roll they are consenting to the publication of their name in the manner set out.
For further guidance regarding GDPR, visit the Church of England Parish Resources website: https://www.parishresources.org.uk/gdpr/
>> Download these guidance notes as a PDF
The Diocese of Derby consists of most of Derbyshire and a couple of parishes in Staffordshire.
The cathedral is in Derby itself.
The diocese serves a population of around one million people and has more than 300 churches.
It works in communities, schools, prisons and hospitals as well being represented in various other aspects of city and county life.
Under three archdeacons, the Archdeaconries of Derby City and South Derbyshire, Derbyshire Peak and Dales, and East Derbyshire consist of deaneries and parishes all of which work alongside Christians of other denominations.
The diocese began life as the Archdeaconry of Derby and was originally part of the Diocese of Lichfield.
It was moved to form part of the Diocese of Southwell, when that diocese was created in 1884.
In 1927 the Archdeaconries of Derby and Chesterfield became the new Diocese of Derby, as a response to population growth.
All Saints Derby was hallowed as the Cathedral on the 28th October 1927 and the next day the first Bishop of Derby, Edmund Pearce, was installed.
Although only founded as a separate diocese in 1927, the county has a long and rich Christian history.
Here are some facts and figures about the Diocese of Derby.
- All the Anglican (Church of England) churches in the UK fall into either the province of Canterbury, or the province of York. The Diocese of Derby is in the Canterbury province. Read more about the Church of England and how it is structured on www.cofe.anglican.org
- The geographical boundaries of the Diocese of Derby and the County of Derbyshire are virtually identical.
- The geographical area of the Diocese is around 997 square miles.
- Its population is around 1,056,000 (the City of Derby is around 261,400).
(Source- Population of local authorities from Census date 2021) - There are 255 parishes.
- There are 330 Church of England churches in the diocese.
- There are 220 licensed clergy (150 stipendiary 70 NSM).
- There are 70+ licensed lay readers.
- Derby was founded as a city in 1977.
- The Collegiate and Parish Church of All Saints became a Cathedral on Thursday, 7 July, 1927, although not hallowed until Friday, 27 October, 1927. It cost £10,000 to adapt the church into a Cathedral.
- The Diocese is divided into three Archdeaconries: Derbyshire Peak and Dales, East Derbyshire and Derby City and South Derbyshire.
- The Diocese is divided further into eight Deaneries: Peak, Carsington, and Dove and Derwent in Derbyshire Peak and Dales; North East, Hardwick, and South East in East Derbyshire; Derby City and Mercia in the Archdeaconry of Derby City and South Derbyshire.
- Since the Diocese was legally inaugurated in 1927, there have been eight diocesan bishops
- Edmund Pearce - 1927 - 1936
- Alfred Rawlinson - 1936- 1959
- Geoffrey Allen - 1959 - 1969
- Cyril Bowles - 1969 - 1988
- Peter Dawes - 1988 - 1995
- Jonathan Bailey - 1995 - 2005
- Alastair Redfern - 2005 - 2018
- Libby Lane - 2019 - present
- There have been two suffragan (or assistant) Bishops of Derby (when Derby was part of the Southwell Diocese before 1927):
- Edward Ash Were - appointed 1889
- Charles Thomas Abraham - appointed 1909
- There have been seven Bishops of Repton:
- William Warren Hunt - 1965 - 1977
- Stephen Edmund Verney - 1977 - 1985
- Francis Henry Arthur Richmond -1986 - 1999
- David Christopher Hawtin - 1999 - 2007
- Humphrey Southern - 2007 - 2015
- Jan McFarlane - 2016 - 2020
- Malcolm Macnaughton - 2021 - present
The Revd Paul Sandford has made available his presentation from the Diocesan Synod on Saturday 4 February.
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What is the Diocesan Synod?
It is the Church's main decision making body within the Diocese.
Who are the members?
Clergy and lay people are elected to serve on the Synod from all parts of the Diocese. Both Bishops are members of the Synod and the Bishop of Derby is its President.
How does the Synod participate in leadership?
It is the main forum for debating issues of policy, finance and doctrine.
It receives proposals from the General Synod (The Church's national 'parliament') and offers a more local view.
It receives proposals originated within the Diocese, from parishes and deaneries, and can promote them on the wider (national) stage.
It gives a further opportunity for development of strategies initiated by the Bishop's Council.
It is the place where the Bishop's leadership themes (see 'The role of a Bishop') can be explained, tested, supported or challenged.
In some ways it is comparable with the House of Commons, as elected representatives engage in public debate. However, those who have experienced Synod debate will know that it is a more sympathetic process, even where issues are debated from strongly held positions.
Who is the main contact for Diocesan Synod?
Secretary:
Derby Church House
Full Street
Derby DE1 3DR
Tel: (01332) 388650
Fax (01332) 292969
