Diocesan Children's Development Officer (readvertisement)
The Church of Ireland Diocese of Down and Dromore seeks to appoint a full-time Diocesan Children’s Development Officer (readvertisement).
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: Dependent on experience starting between £34,787 and £38,653
Apply
Download an application pack AT THIS LINK
Applications must be received by Friday 20 March 2026 at 4.00pm.
Applications received after this time will not be considered.
The interviews will take place in person during office hours in the week commencing 30 March 2026 at Unit One 21 Old Channel Road, Belfast.