Applications are invited for the role of Assistant DAC Secretary to support the work of the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches.

There are 466 churches in the Diocese of Chichester, 75% of which are listed, including 181 at Grade I. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Church Buildings team and to play a role in supporting parishes in conserving, repairing and developing this very special collection of buildings.

We are looking for a self-motivated and organised individual with excellent administrative skills and a strong interest in historic buildings. An understanding of the Church of England and the purpose of church buildings as places or mission and worship would be an advantage.

The main duties of the Assistant DAC Secretary will include: 

Providing guidance, advice and support to parishes, Archdeacons, and others on the care of church buildings, church contents and churchyards

Arranging and servicing DAC meetings and assisting the DAC secretary with casework

Assisting parishes with making faculty applications and providing support to parishes to register with the Online Faculty system and making List B and faculty applications

Arranging DAC site visits and writing up site visit reports

This role is offered at a salary of £18,000 per annum (pro rata of FTE of £30,000 pa). The hours are 21 hours per week, with the option to work these flexibly through the week.  The position is based at Church House, Hove with the opportunity to apply to use the DBF’s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week.  

We offer a 0.6 pro-rata entitlement of 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and 2 privilege days per year, flexi-time, free parking, the ride to work scheme, and the Diocesan Pension Scheme with 15.1% employer contribution.    

Chichester DBF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. Our full safeguarding policy can be found here.

Please apply via the Church of England’s Pathways website: https://pathways.churchofengland.org/en/jobs/assistant-dac-secretary/978

Applications must be received by midnight on 19^th May 2024.  Interviews will be held at Church House, Hove during the week commencing 27^th May 2024. To arrange an informal discussion please email Emma Arbuthnot, Senior Church Buildings and Pastoral Reorganisation Officer: emma.arbuthnot@chichester.anglican.org