Are you passionate about tackling climate change and supporting communities to make a real difference? The Diocese of Chichester is seeking a Net Zero Carbon Officer for Parishes to drive forward our ambitious strategy to achieve Net Zero Carbon across parish buildings.

About the Role

As the lead officer for parish-facing Net Zero Carbon work, you will:

• Implement the diocesan NZC strategy in line with the Church of England’s national route map.
• Build strong relationships with parishes, especially those with the highest carbon emissions.
• Develop strategic partnerships with consultants, contractors, and other dioceses.
• Monitor progress, manage grants, and report on outcomes.
• Line manage the volunteer Diocesan Environmental Officer.

This is a varied and impactful role requiring collaboration with clergy, PCCs, and internal teams, as well as external stakeholders.

For full details please see the job description and person specification.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience leading complex projects and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Possesses strong knowledge of environmental and climate change issues.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is passionate about practical action to tackle climate change.
• Holds a degree (or equivalent) and ideally a qualification relevant to Net Zero Carbon.

A background in project management and experience in energy efficiency or building conservation would be an advantage.

This role is offered on 0.6 basis on a 3-year fixed term contract.

What We Offer

• A salary of £30,000 per annum (pro-rata of FTE £50,000 per annum)
• Flexi-time and hybrid working. The role 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
• Enrolment into the Diocesan Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and flexible employee contribution of between 0-6%
• A 0.6 pro-rata entitlement to 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 2 privilege days leave per year
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling support, GP appointments and legal and financial advice
• Free parking at Church House, use of the ride to work scheme and free eye tests

As an employer, and as a Church House team, our mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.

The Diocese of Chichester 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.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact John Preston, Diocesan Secretary (john.preston@chichester.anglican.org).

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how your qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge match the job description and person specification to recruitment@chichester.anglican.org by midnight on 21^st December 2025.

Interviews will be held at Church House, Hove on 16th January 2026.