Post of Administrator
The Trustees of Together for the Church of England seek to appoint a part-time Administrator to support their work and the Inclusive Synod Election Campaign being run in conjunction with Inclusive Church. The role is eight hours per week and is offered on a fixed term contract to the end of December 2026.
Job Description
Appointment Process
Those wishing to apply for the post of Administrator should submit a CV with a covering letter outlining why they are applying for the job to contact@togethercofe.org.uk by 1pm on Friday 20th March. Anyone wishing to have a discussion about the role should email Nic Tall at contact@togethercofe.org.uk to arrange this. Interviews will take place on Zoom on Tuesday 31st March. The starting date for the successful candidate will be as soon as possible after interview, by negotiation with the Trustees.
About Together for the Church of England
Together for the Church of England (charity number 1209277) formed in 2024 with a focus on improving diversity, equality and inclusion within the C of E with a particular focus on engaging with governance. We are organised through the national charity with a part time National Co-ordinator, part time Communications Officer and eleven Trustees. In addition to this we co-ordinate a group of General Synod members (Together on General Synod – TOGS) and have networks in nearly all of the Church of England’s dioceses.
Through the Church of England we are committed to a Christian presence in every place, rooted in parish, deanery, diocese and nation. The Church’s ministry extends to all people in those places. We respect the diversity of human experience before God regardless of ethnicity, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexuality, mental health, neurodiversity, marital status, socio-economic background or economic power. We believe that our diversity is part of God’s creative plan for humanity and a cause for affirmation and celebration.
Some examples of our work so far include:
- Working on Living in Love and Faith (LLF), the Church of England’s project looking at inclusion for LGBTQIA+ people in the life of the Church. This work has included co-ordination on General Synod, distributing information to diocesan networks, and being involved with policy development group work.
- Working through the General Synod to commission a national strategy for the support and encouragement of working class people in discernment and training for ministry.
- Supporting the work of the Racial Justice Unit of the Church of England.
- Advising groups working on disability justice issues in the Church of England.
- Advising diocesan networks on governance issues such as elections to Diocesan Synods, Bishop’s Councils and other diocesan bodies.
- Co-ordinating meetings of inclusive organisations that work in a Church context to be able to share common concerns.
- Supporting candidates standing in General Synod by-elections, ensuring a representative inclusive voice and aiming to improve the diversity of the Church’s national assembly.
A major piece of work in 2026 is working in partnership with Inclusive Church and other inclusive organisations towards the General Synod elections in 2026. Alongside this we will continue to sustain and support the Diocesan Together Networks, along with supporting Together on General Synod. The need to maintain a high profile, good co-ordination and have an attention to detail is particularly needed for the Inclusive Synod Election Project..