Diocese of Diocesan Secretary

Application pack / March 2021 Introduction from Graham, the

Thank you for your interest in the key role of Diocesan Secretary.

The is a wonderful place to serve, with amazing diversity: deeply rural, market towns, coastal towns and urban centres, some with places of urban deprivation and rapidly expanding new housing developments. The city of Norwich with its is a vibrant and cultural place which, as a regional hub, attracts inward investment and businesses due to its high quality of living, teaching hospital, two universities and science park. There are Minster churches at King’s Lynn and serving their wider communities. The Broads and coastline attract many visitors each year. That variety is in itself energising, but for me what really makes this such a rewarding, satisfying and fun place to be engaged in God’s mission is the people - parishioners, workers and clergy - exploring and living out what it means to be transformed by Christ.

The will face both joys and challenges in the coming years as we navigate our way through and beyond the pandemic, and seek to share the Gospel afresh with each generation. I am looking for an exceptional individual, who will bring transparent, caring and collaborative leadership, fresh thinking and some innovative answers and solutions, as the next Diocesan Secretary. That person will be deeply committed to the Christian faith, have the heart of a servant of God’s Church, and want to work with me and other colleagues to see God’s Kingdom come in Norfolk and Waveney. I am keen to hear from anyone with the skills that we are looking for and the passion to be involved

02 / Application Pack / March 2021 Welcome to the Diocese of Norwich

In the Diocese of Norwich we look to be transformed by Christ through a prayerful, pastoral and prophetic life together. This is a creative place, with a relatively new , looking forward with a realistic hope and knowing that God wants to share his precious treasure of Word and Sacrament with more people as we serve them in this region.

One of 42 Church of England dioceses, we were founded bring energy and commitment to particular topics. This in around 630. Today the Diocese covers a population of is a diocese where there is emerging innovative thinking 920,000. We have 164 benefices, 553 parishes and 640 amidst communities that might seem fairly traditional, actively used churches. We cover an area of 1,800 square but where there is also a passion to see the future of our miles which includes most of the County of Norfolk as churches thrive and the love of God reach more people. well as the district of Waveney in . The Diocese has partnership links with the Lutheran As well as the faithful ministry of parish and Diocese of Lulea in Sweden, the Anglican Province of lay ministers, we have developed authorised worship Papua New Guinea and Koblenz. assistants, and many others are finding their way to be involved in acts of Christian service through loving Our life together is more fully described here: their neighbours. We work across 110 schools (with www.DofN.org/OurLifeTogether two diocesan multi academy trusts), many of them small but crucial primary schools serving dispersed In 2019: rural communities, and others serving towns with 16,549 people attended a church service on significant areas of deprivation. Our church planting and an average week revitalisation project is bringing renewed energy and 13,252 attended a church service on an encouragement, together with a team developing sports’ average Sunday ministry. Our environment group is active in its work to There were 16,926 on the electoral roll of reduce our carbon footprint and to celebrate the gift of our churches God’s creation, and there are many other gatherings that

03 / Application Pack / March 2021 Along with many other dioceses, the Diocese of Norwich is facing financial challenges. Parish Share received for the year ended 31 December 2020 totalled £6.160 million (77.28% of the total request). For the year to 31 December 2020 this is a decrease of £926,938 or 13.08% when compared to the actual amount received for 2019 (total receipts for 2019 £7.086 million, 89.54% of the total request).

The parish share request for 2020 was £7.971 million, This deficit and future predicted deficits, as we so the shortfall on the requested amount was £1.812 emerge from the pandemic and activities resume, million. We believe circa. £1 million of this is a direct are not sustainable. impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our predicted operating deficit (subject to external audit) is circa. We have moved forward with plans around clergy £660,000. This result is better than feared because deployment (which also includes the deployment of lay of sustainability grant funding from the Church and self-supporting ministries), governance reform, and Commissioners to help with the impact of COVID-19, a review of central support services. Later this year we the utilisation of the Government Job retention will also be looking at a policy for our church buildings Scheme for Diocesan lay staff, reduction in stipendiary and the current stewardship model. clergy numbers, savings from vacancy costs, delayed housing quinquennial inspections, and event and travel cost savings.

04 / Application Pack / March 2021 Map of the Diocese, showing the Archdeaconry and Deanery boundaries

05 / Application Pack / March 2021 Vision and Priorities for our life together

Imagining the future

Jesus said, “I came that they may have life, and have it We will pastorally model the ministry of the whole abundantly” (John 10.10). We see the ministry of the people of God after the . We whole diocese as being about how we live our life will respond with loving service to the needs of the together for the flourishing of every person in every communities where we live and work, and teach, place. Any vision should help the local church to flourish baptise and nurture new believers. and grow in confidence that we are loved by God. We will prophetically speak out and act, with the fire Jesus also said, “If any want to become my followers, of the Holy Spirit, challenging injustice, confronting let them deny themselves and take up their cross and violence, and working for peace and reconciliation. follow me” (Matthew 16.24). The heart of our mission is We will seek to safeguard the integrity of creation and about being open to, and enabling others to discover, a sustain and renew the life of the earth. life transformed by Christ. Being open to all of this will enable God in Jesus We join in Christ’s mission, conscious of the five marks to accomplish far more than all we can ask of mission of the Anglican Communion, through or imagine (Ephesians 3.20). If we allow the responding to God and the world. Holy Spirit to breathe God’s divine life into our human plans, much more will be made of them, We will prayerfully proclaim the Good News of for God can bring abundance from scarcity. the Kingdom, rooting ourselves in Scripture and the sacraments. We will wait upon God in stillness, We are called to be faithful, as God is always faithful to contemplation and intercession. Our corporate prayer, us. By prayerfully placing the life of the diocese where an ongoing conversation with God, will embrace our sails can best catch the wind of the Holy Spirit, God traditional, fresh expressions, online and evolving will take us where God wills. models of being Church.

06 / Application Pack / March 2021 Transformed by Christ: Prayerful, Pastoral, Prophetic.

Various pieces of work emerge from the three priorities within the vision

Prayerful Pastoral Prophetic

We will deepen our prayer life and We will promote and equip the variety of We will ensure an active priestly or learning and provide a sense of lay and ordained ministries, knowing lay worker/enabler presence in our belonging within worship offered that all are invited to hear God’s call and lowest economic communities in a range of styles for all ages. selflessly respond in loving service. as we seek to address the growing inequalities in our society. We will equip people in evangelism to We will have honest conversations find ways to share their faith during the leading to decisions about the mission We will seek to become a safe Church week and be invitational to others to join potential, viability and ways to ease for all and one that embraces diversity the life of their local Church, recognising the burden of our church buildings, and radical Christian inclusion. the particular need to engage with many of which are treasured places of children, young people and families. holiness, stillness and memory, whilst also We will work to ensure that ecological exploring new possibilities for planting concerns are integral to our life together as We will live a life of generous stewardship and nurturing Christian communities. we care for our single island planet home. in response to God’s gifts to us. We will encourage every church community and church school to be engaged somehow, often in partnership, in loving service to its local, diocesan and world neighbours.

07 / Application Pack / March 2021 Role and Responsibilities

The Diocesan Secretary advises the Diocesan Bishop as a member of his senior The role of the Diocesan staff, and ensures that the mission, the financial sustainability and the strategy Secretary is to run the charity, of the Diocese, as determined by the Bishop with his staff, Bishop’s Council and reporting to the Bishop and Diocesan Synod, are served by exemplary financial management, excellent DBF Chair, by combining three administration and people management, and effective governance. distinctive functions: The Diocesan Secretary is accountable for all the Accountable to: Secretary (CEO) of the activities of the charity, including its income and The Diocesan Secretary is line managed by the Diocesan Norwich Diocesan Board of expenditure, so that the ministry of the Church of Bishop, and is accountable to the Bishop in partnership England in Norfolk and Waveney will flourish in glorious with the Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance Finance technicolour, alongside various compliance activities regarding responsibilities as Secretary (CEO) to the NDBF. and ecclesiastical legislation. Senior Executive Officer for The NDBF’s main sources of income are contributions the Bishop from Parochial Church Councils (Parish Share), land and property, and investment income. The Board is Chief Administrative Officer responsible for the custody and management of the of the Diocese. Diocesan Synod’s financial affairs as well as those of the Diocesan Board of Education which works with church schools and academies.

08 / Application Pack / January 2021 Key Responsibilities

Trusted colleague Strategic leader Service focused manager

Be a key policy adviser to the Bishop and Chair of the Support the mission and ministry of the Diocese Lead by example, ensure that our values are NDBF especially in relation to policy initiatives and through the outworking of the diocesan vision, embedded in the culture of all NDBF staff and their their key financial and strategic implications. priorities and strategies, as well as bringing support of our parishes. Be a key member of the Bishop’s senior staff doing innovation and creativity to transform the life and Lead, manage and inspire the staff and volunteers everything possible to build excellent relationships mission of the Church of England. at Diocesan House and be responsible, directly or and to ensure the success of colleagues individually Play a leading role in the development of diocesan indirectly, for all staff and volunteers there. and collectively. strategy, driving the implementation of the diocesan Provide strong and effective leadership, working with vision including playing an active role with the the staff directors, to ensure effective operational Bishop and his senior staff in embedding the three delivery of the full range of diocesan services areas “Prayerful, Pastoral, Prophetic” across the provided by the Norwich DBF to our deaneries, Diocese in accordance with the Christian ethos and parishes and other worshipping communities, charitable aims of the Diocese. including but not limited to finance, property, Oversee the efficient and effective implementation education, safeguarding, HR, IT, communications, of agreed strategies and strategic projects through the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee, the robust plans and management. Diocesan Advisory Committee, subsidiary operations Ensure the effective missional use of the property and and mission and ministry activities. other resources of the NDBF. On behalf of the NDBF to oversee the development Monitor and engage with national church and management of Human Resource matters. developments and their implications for the Authorise expenditure (within budgets agreed) Diocese, advising trustees, the Bishop and senior and to sign formal contracts on behalf of the NDBF staff accordingly. including contracts of employment. Play a part, with the Bishop’s senior staff team in ensuring the effective deployment and support of the clergy. Be the Designated Officer with regard to parochial appointments under the Patronage (Benefices) Measure and Mission & Pastoral Measure. 09 / Application Pack / March 2021 Steward Governance enabler Ambassador

Within the parameters set by the Diocesan Synod, Ensure the effective and efficient management of Build excellent relationships with funders, not least exercise oversight and direction to co-ordinate the the diocesan governance system and manage the the National Church Institutions, and lead on the strategic management of diocesan budgets and implementation of decisions made. Also to monitor development of applications to secure funding for assets in order to maintain financial viability and align and report on status and effectiveness of completed strategic change programmes. resources to the diocesan vision. This includes: projects, initiatives and decisions. Relate to other agencies within the Diocese including - Working closely with the Chair of the DBF and Work with the Diocesan Registrar to ensure legal local authorities and major charitable trusts. Director of Finance, together with the Bishop’s compliance and best practice. Ensure excellent communication internally and senior staff, to ensure the financial viability of Identify, monitor and manage areas of risk including externally, including the communication of policies the Diocese, promoting efficiency and effective financial and health and safety issues. across all areas of diocesan activity. stewardship of resources. Be the Company Secretary of the Norwich Diocesan To pursue collaboration with other dioceses -  Overall strategic responsibility for the management Board of Finance and other companies set up by (particularly within the Eastern region) and of income, and, in particular the Parish Share. the NDBF. organisations to develop creative and cost-effective -  Foster new ways of income generation through Be Secretary of the Diocesan Synod, the Bishop’s ways of working. partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial enterprise Council of Trustees and the Finance Committee Contribute to regional and national forums of peers, and grant sources. (covering agendas, papers and minutes) and, promoting the work of the Diocese of Norwich to -  Oversight of the preparation and publication as such, to effect the strategic, structural and the wider church and learning for the benefit of the of annual income and expenditure and capital governance arrangements of the Diocese in Diocese. budgets and longer-term projections for the compliance with statutory and constitutional management of the financial resources available to requirements, and in accordance with the diocesan the Diocese. vision and strategic plans. -  Oversight of the effective maintenance of diocesan Uphold the diocesan safeguarding policy, ensuring accounts and the operation and development of that it is follows all House of Bishop’s policies and the accounting function. cultural changes needed, and be a member of the -  Ensure compliance of the NDBF with all Data Diocesan Safeguarding Management Group, ensuring Protections statutory requirements. the reporting of Safeguarding Serious Incidents to the Charity Commission. -  Acting as the focus for communications with parishes on financial and administrative matters. Organise synodical elections, including being the Diocesan Electoral Registration Officer and the Presiding Officer for elections to the General Synod, and support for deanery and PCC officers in their running of elections.

10 / Application Pack / March 2021 Key relationships

The Bishop of Norwich, Director of Property Services, Alan Cole

Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance, Strategic Development Manager, Julie Smith Mark Jeffries Communications team The Bishop of , On legal and governance issues, the The , vacant from Diocesan Secretary works with: January 2021 and a new appointment Diocesan Registrar, Stuart Jones will be announced shortly Chairs of the Houses of Clergy & Laity, The , Patrick Richmond & Kandi Kammoun The ,

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Bishop’s Chaplain, Sally Theakston Relationships outside the Diocese include: diocesan auditors, senior staff , of the National Church Institutions, Director of Ministry, Keith James Diocesan Secretary colleagues; Local Authorities (especially over Planning); Director of Finance, Susan Bunting Historic England. Director of Education, Paul Dunning

11 / Application Pack / March 2021 Proposed governance structure

Asset Management Glebe Committee Committee (IPG, Glebe, Property)

12 / Application Pack / March 2021 Annual accounts

Annual Report and Financial Statements 2019

The Diocesan Budget Explained 2020

Supporting the mission and ministry Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance Limited of the Diocese of Norwich

Supporting the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Norwich

www.dioceseofnorwich.org www.dioceseofnorwich.org

Link to 2019 accounts: Link to 2020 budget: www.DofN.org/accounts2019 www.dofn.org/budget2020

13 / Application Pack / March 2021 Person specification

Skills & abilities Work-related personal qualities Qualifications and experience Essential Essential Person Specification Exceptional leadership and management skills with the Committed to the mission and ministry of the Church ability to effectively delegate and to develop, assess and of England and able to deliver work within our vision Essential support others; of being Transformed by Christ prayerfully, pastorally, Degree or equivalent professional qualification; Able to hold the strategic big picture while also being in prophetically; Demonstrable track record of successful command of the detail; Committed to diversity and inclusion at every level of strategic and operational leadership at a senior Able to foster and demonstrate a positive, caring and diocesan life; management level in a complex organisation; supporting workplace environment in keeping with the Professional, calm and approachable; Experience of managing multi-million-pound Christian ethos and charitable aims of the Diocese; Able to work flexibly including some evenings and budgets, assets and project plans; Able to comprehend, communicate and respond to weekends; Demonstrable experience of developing and complex financial and legal information and issues with Be able to travel widely and flexibly in both the rural implementing strategies, business plans, risk a range of stakeholders; and the urban parts of the Diocese and to meetings and management and culture change in a complex Willing to take initiatives and respond creatively and conferences elsewhere. A current driving licence is essential organisation with multiple stakeholders; imaginatively to new opportunities; unless suitable alternative arrangements can be made. Experience of holding responsibilities in at least one Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to form Highly resilient, able to adopt coping strategies to deal of the following areas: asset or property management, and maintain strong relationships at all levels, both with very difficult situations, such as safeguarding and finance, HR, safeguarding, business planning, internally and in partnership; disciplinary matters; project, or leadership/organisation development; Highly collaborative, able to foster a sense of team as its Possesses a high degree of emotional intelligence with Knowledge and understanding of the Church of England; leader or a member; the ability to read culture and people successfully; its values, diversity (including mutual flourishing and Excellent communicator with the ability to listen, A clear commitment to the highest standards of the Five Guiding Principles), structures and processes; persuade and influence; personal and professional integrity; able to handle Evidence of commanding the confidence Able to delegate effectively and encourage decision confidences and sensitive information; and respect of others. making at the appropriate level; IT proficient with the ability to learn new systems Desirable Attributes quickly and effectively; Desirable Attributes Appropriate management or professional Able to ask the right questions and listen well; Experience of income generation through qualification at post graduate level; Positive attitude showing confidence, grace and partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial enterprise Experience of being a company secretary; humility as appropriate. and/or grant sources. Understanding of the governance and management Desirable Attributes of large charities, including their finances; Experience in developing agile systems for decision making. Knowledge of charity law and good practice; Familiarity with principles of the law of 14 / Application Pack / March 2021 trust, property and employment. Outline of terms & conditions

Responsible to: Bishop of Norwich Probationary period: 6 months, with notice period of one month on either side.

Salary: £75,000 p.a. Notice period: 4 months

Hours: This is a full-time role based on a 35-hour working Expenses: Expenses incurred in the performance of the role are week, but the post holder may be required to work reimbursed under the diocesan employee expenses policy. additional hours to meet the reasonable requirements of the role. The post holder will be expected to work Contract: The contract of employment will be with the some evening and weekends (e.g. Parish/Deanery Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance. meetings, Bishop’s Council and Diocesan Synod). Pre-employment This appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS Location: The post holder will be based at Diocesan House, 109 checks: check and references. Road, Easton but such place of work may be Right to work: The post-holder must have the right to reside and work in altered / varied upon reasonable notice by the Board. the UK.

The nature of the role requires regular travel Genuine Occupational This is a strategic leadership role in the around the Diocese, and sometimes beyond. Requirement: Diocese of Norwich and the Diocese supports and Pension: This is a contributory scheme. The employer contribution promotes the aims of the Church of England. It is is 8%. therefore a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian with a Annual leave: 28 days plus eight public holidays and three commitment to mission and ministry. Schedule discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. 9 of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.

The Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance Limited is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England (No. 88175). Registered Office at Diocesan House, 109 Dereham Road, Easton NR9 5ES. The Board is a Registered Charity No. 249318.

15 / Application Pack / March 2021 Appointment process

For the full application pack, including a description of the diocese and its financial health, please visit: www.dioceseofnorwich.org/about/vacancies

To apply for this post, please submit via email to The closing date for applications is 12 noon on [email protected] Friday 9 April. A comprehensive CV. If you have any queries about any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information or wish to have an informal and A supporting statement that addresses the criteria set out in the confidential discussion with one of the senior staff of the diocese then person specification (maximum 3 sides of A4) and tells us why you please contact the Bishop’s Chaplain, Sally Theakston, are particularly interested in this role. [email protected] Details of two referees who we would be able to contact at Those invited for interview will have reasonable costs reimbursed, shortlist stage. including an overnight stay if necessary. Please also tell us about any dates provided in this pack on which you would not be available to participate in the selection process. Recruitment Timetable An indicative recruitment timetable for candidates is provided below.

Closing date: 12 noon, 9 April

Shortlisting : 13 April

Interviews in Norwich : 21 and 22 April

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