INFORMATION PACK

St Peter’s College Project Officer

Contents

1. Advert

2. Background information to the post

3. Ethos of St Peter’s College

4. Job description

5. Person specification

6. Terms and conditions of employment

7. Recruitment process

8. How to apply

Project Officer for St Peter’s College

Salary - £35,000 per annum (FTE)

Part Time (equivalent to 2 days a week)

Fixed Term (12 Months from commencement of contract)

We seek a person who combines qualifications/experience in marketing and project

management, with knowledge of adult education and virtual learning environments.

The Diocese of Sheffield is a dynamic and forward looking Church of England diocese with a

bold and confident vision for the future. We serve a population of 1.2 million people across

Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Goole and parts of Barnsley.

The Diocese plans to create a virtual learning community, St Peter’s College, as a way of

focussing, branding and drawing together all of the training offered by the Diocese. The

Project Officer’s role is to work closely with the Director of Formation for Ministry and

Principal of St Peter’s College, the Diocesan Communications Manager and external Web

Consultants in the scoping, designing, branding and publicity needed in order to launch St

Peter’s at the beginning of September 2016 as the learning community for mission and

ministry in the Diocese of Sheffield.

An information pack for this role can be downloaded from the diocesan website,

www.sheffield.anglican.org.

Canon Dr Christine Gore, the Director of Formation for Ministry and Principal of St Peter’s

College, is available for an informal conversation on 01709 309 100.

Closing date for receiving applications: 12 noon on Friday 29th January 2016

Interviews will take place on Thursday 11th February 2016 at Church House, Rotherham

THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD

The Diocese of Sheffield is called to grow a diverse network of Christ-like, lively and

sustainable Christian communities in every place which are effective in making disciples and

in seeking to transform our society and God’s world.

Appointment of Project Officer for St Peter’s College We are seeking to appoint a part time Project Officer to work on the scoping, designing, branding

and publicity for the new virtual learning community of St Peter’s College

The Diocese

The Diocese of Sheffield serves almost 1.2 million people across South Yorkshire and adjoining areas.

The Diocese was founded in 1914 and contains the whole of the city of Sheffield, the Borough of

Rotherham and the Borough of Doncaster. In addition, it contains much of the Borough of Barnsley

and areas of East Yorkshire around Goole.

The Diocese currently has 176 parishes (205 churches and 150 benefices). These parishes are served

by 140 stipendiary clergy; around 30 self-supporting ministers and over 400 licensed Readers and

other lay ministers. There are twelve deaneries and two archdeaconries in the Diocese. The

Diocese has 39 primary schools and one secondary school.

The Diocese contains many contrasts in terms of relative wealth and poverty with very many areas

of both urban and rural deprivation. The churches vary significantly in terms of ecclesial tradition

and size.

The Diocese of Sheffield is a dynamic and forward looking Church of England diocese with a bold and

confident vision for the future. A new vision statement was agreed in November 2009 following the

appointment of the present Bishop of Sheffield. We have four agreed strategies which amplify this

vision statement:

Growing the Body of Christ (on evangelism and making disciples)

Salt and Light (on the transformation of society)

Reimagining Ministry for Mission (our strategy for ministry) and

A Little Letter on Giving (on stewardship and sustainability)

Copies of all of these documents can be found on the diocesan website.

We are currently renewing our strategy for ministry and a new booklet will be published in early

2016.

The Diocese seeks to work ecumenically through Churches Together in South Yorkshire.

Further information about the Diocese and the area it serves can be found at

www.sheffield.anglican.org

St Peter’s College

The Diocese of Sheffield plans to create a virtual learning community, St Peter’s College, as a way of

focussing, branding and drawing together all of the training for mission and ministry offered by the

Diocese

The purpose of St Peter’s is to encourage and affirm the flourishing of lay and ordained ministries

among the people of God. The vision is that of a learning community that discerns, develops and

forms the gifts that the people of God bring to the mission and ministry of the church. It aims to

provide high quality training that is both relevant and appropriate as we seek to grow a mixed

economy church in the Diocese of Sheffield.

The St Peter’s College portfolio will include: formation for Christian ministry generally and also for

authorised and licensed lay ministries; Initial Ministerial Education for ordinands (mostly for

permanent, self-supporting ministry); preparation for lay pioneer ministry; Initial Ministerial

Education for curates and Continuing Ministerial Development for the lay and ordained.

It is expected that the St Peter’s brand and concept will be in its final stage of design, ready for the

building of the website, by the time the Project Officer is in post.

Role of the Project Officer

Primarily the Project Officer will work as a key member of the team tasked with the launch of St

Peter’s College. The purpose of the role is to work closely with the Director of Formation for

Ministry, the Diocesan Communications Manager and external Web Consultants in the scoping,

designing, branding and publicity needed to launch St Peter’s at the beginning of September 2016 as

the learning community for mission and ministry in the Diocese of Sheffield.

The Ethos of St Peter’s College

As previously noted the purpose of St Peter’s is to encourage and affirm the flourishing of lay and

ordained ministries among the people of God. The vision is that of a learning community that

discerns, develops and forms the gifts that the people of God bring to the mission and ministry of

the church. It aims to provide high quality training that is both relevant and appropriate as we seek

to grow a mixed economy church in the Diocese of Sheffield.

Being equipped and formed for ministry and mission takes a life-time! This process of life-long

learning is to encourage the people of God to grow and develop in important areas of discipleship

and ministry. The Church has identified these as1:-

Christian Faith and Discipleship

Mission, Evangelism and Growing Disciples

Spirituality and Worship

Personality and Character

Relationships and Community

Collaboration and Shared Leadership

Vocation and Ministry within the Church of England

Within each of these areas there are three important facets namely2:-

Being: This is concerned with who a person is, what motivates and energises them and what

habits they have. The goal is developing Christ-like character and therefore underpins

all other giftings in service and ministry. This is often discerned relationally and

developed through a combination of learning, experience, reflection and prayer.

Knowing: Knowledge and understanding are signposts to the learning that is needed to equip

people for discipleship and service. The people of God are called to learn and be shaped

by the Holy Spirit within the community of faith.

Doing: The skills and abilities necessary for effective service and ministry. While natural skills

and abilities may be an indication of gifting for ministry, skills can and should be further

honed, practised and reflected upon.

It is only when these are also present that genuine formation for ministry occurs.

At the heart of the St Peter’s College are the following principles and values:-

To be a Christian disciple is to be a learner - it’s a life-long process and a life-giving spiritual

virtue

Learning is set in the context of worship and is considered to be part of our worship - as it

involves a giving of ourselves to God and others; learning more about God, the world and

others; a living out of our individual and communal callings

Learning is transformational as it requires a willingness to be challenged and changed,

leading to personal transformation and the transformation of practice

We learn as the Body of Christ not as a collection of individuals. Hence we are a learning

community and this community is at its most effective when participants are committed to

the mutual flourishing and edification of every member.

1 As stated in ‘Forming and Equipping The People of God for Ministry and Mission’, Ministry Council of the

Church of England(2014) 2 Ibid p3

In the learning environment we aim to value the life experiences and insights of all

participants - for all contribute to the learning experience.

We encourage learners to be teachers, and teachers to be learners too!

We aim to provide a safe space where participants are open to learn from those who are

different from themselves and are willing to step out of their comfort zone in order to

review what they believe and why. This therefore asks participants to be vulnerable,

respectful and hospitable towards new ideas and others

Learners are encouraged to study at a level appropriate for them and the calling on their

lives.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Project Officer for St Peter’s College

EMPLOYER: Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Formation for Ministry

LOCATION: Diocesan Church House, Rotherham

CONTRACT TYPE: Part Time (equivalent to 2 days a week) Fixed Term (12 Months from

commencement of contract)

The Diocese of Sheffield is called to grow a diverse network of Christ-like, lively and sustainable

Christian communities in every place which are effective in making disciples and in seeking to

transform our society and God’s world.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The main purpose of the role is to work closely with the Director of Formation for Ministry and

Principal of St Peter’s College, the Diocesan Communications Manager and external Web

Consultants in the scoping, designing, branding, and publicity needed to launch St Peter’s at the

beginning of September 2016 and the scoping of the development of a virtual learning environment

to be in place for the 2017-18 academic year.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To work with the Director of Formation for Ministry and the Diocesan Communications

Manager in the ongoing creation and implementation of the St Peter’s College concept and

brand

2. In conjunction with the Communications Manager, work with the external website

consultants on the design and populating of the St Peter’s website.

3. Scoping the development of a Virtual Learning Environment within the website

4. Writing copy for the website and complementary publicity materials for both the ‘vision’ of

the College and the courses starting in September 2016

5. To organise the publicity for St Peter’s College and its courses in the run up to the launch in

September 2016

6. Organise the integration and cross-branding of St Peter’s College across all the current

courses, this will involve working with course leaders where there is already a clear brand

7. Research and production of a prospectus for St Peter’s College for the 2017-18 training

courses

8. Creation of standard forms and documents that carry the St Peter’s College brand

9. To provide administrative support to the Director of Formation for Ministry on St Peter’s

College as required

10. The postholder may be required to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with

the role

St PETER’S COLLEGE PROJECT OFFICER

PERSON SPECIFICATION

CRITERIA ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

Qualifications/Training

Educated to degree standard A relevant qualification and/or training or evidence of appropriate experience in at least two of the following:

Marketing skills

Higher Education

Project management

A professional qualification to degree level in a relevant discipline such as Marketing, Higher Education, Project Management.

Knowledge

Have a good understanding of working in a marketing environment, including working with a broad range of online and printed media. Have advanced knowledge in the use of Websites and IT products, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and a range of web browsers. Knowledge of adult education and Virtual Learning Environments. Knowledge of the event planning process.

An understanding of the ethos and structures of the Church of England and of its mission.

Experience

Be an experienced user and proponent of digital and social media. Experience of working in a busy professional environment often with conflicting priorities. Experience of developing a strategy for a new organisation, body or unit. Experience of working effectively in a team.

Experience of working in or with adult education institutes.

Experience of Virtual Learning Environments.

Experience of using graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.

Experience of working with external website consultants and design and print professionals. Experience of organising events. Experience of meeting deadlines and working within budget.

Skills and Abilities

Excellent administrative and organisational skills, including attention to detail. Excellent writing skills, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Excellent proof reading skills. Excellent project management skills including planning, organising and delivering on time, within budget and to the necessary quality. Be confident and competent in populating and maintaining websites. Able to identify and understand internal and external audience needs and adapt style and language in communication to meet them. The ability to influence and work in partnership with others and to collaborate to achieve goals. Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and to multi task. Good listening and reporting skills.

Personal Attributes

Dynamic and energetic, and highly motivated. A flexible approach to tasks, which may include travel and additional/unsocial hours of work. Be able to work well under pressure. Be a good team player. Be sympathetic to the mission of the Church of England and the Diocese of Sheffield. Understanding and commitment to equality and valuing diversity.

Willingness to learn new skills

Terms and Conditions of Service

Salary

This is a salaried position as an employee of the Sheffield Diocesan Board of

Finance at £35,000 pa pro rata.

Contract This is as a fixed term contract for 12 months from the date of commencement.

Pension

Non-Contributory Church of England Pension Builder 2014 Scheme (Defined

Contribution)

Car

Expenses for travel following HMRC guidelines at 45p/mile up to 10,000 miles,

30p thereafter. (30p/mile journeys outside the diocese.)

Place of work

Diocesan Church House, 95-99 Effingham Street, Rotherham, S65 1BL

Hours of work This is a part time role and the normal hours will be 14 hours per week.

This post will require a flexible approach to working hours and the post holder

will be expected to work the hours reasonably required to fulfil the duties of the

post. This will include attendance at evening and weekend meetings and

events.

Working expenses Normal working costs reimbursed on expenses

Holidays Paid annual entitlement is 25 days.

(This excludes paid statutory and customary holidays, to which the post holder

will also be entitled.)

Details of appointment process

Applicants should submit an application form with a letter of application setting out how they meet

the person specification for the post. Applications should be submitted by email to

admin@Sheffield.anglican.org.

Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon, Friday 29th January 2016

Interviews will be held at Church House, Rotherham on Thursday 11th February 2016.

We hope that the appointed candidate will be able to take up the post mid to late March 2016 or as

soon as possible thereafter.