• 13 September 2025

Diocesan Children's Development Officer

The Church of Ireland Diocese of Down and Dromore seeks to appoint a full-time Diocesan Children’s Development Officer. The deadline has been extended until Friday 3 October.

Down and Dromore is a vibrant and growing diocese focused on making disciples, raising up and empowering Christian leaders and birthing new ministries and churches. This is a strategic role, and the post holder will help to initiate new and further develop existing children’s ministry, inspire leaders, and see children grow in their faith.

We are looking for a person with a passionate Christian faith and an excitement, commitment, and ability to work within and maintain the ethos of the Diocese of Down and Dromore.

The successful candidate will require at least 5 years’ experience either in a paid or voluntary capacity of working with children in a leadership and organisational role.

The diocese has a parish development team whose role it is to support, encourage and resource parish ministry, including youth and children’s ministry. The Children’s Officer will work alongside a Youth and Young Adults’ Officer, Diocesan Development Officer, and the wider diocesan team. 

Hours: This is a full-time role based in the Diocesan Offices in Belfast.

Starting Salary in Year 1: £31,713 (rising in years 2 and 3).

Apply

Download an application pack AT THIS LINK

Applications must be received by 3 October 2025 at 4.00pm.

Applications received after this time will not be considered.

The interviews will take place in person at Unit One 21 Old Channel Road, Belfast.