Diocesan Children's Development Officer (readvertisement)
The Diocese of Down and Dromore seeks to employ a full or part-time Children's Development Officer. This is a strategic role offering the opportunity to shape children's ministry at both parish and diocesan level.
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: Full-time or part-time (24 hours per week). Evening and weekend work will be required.
Starting Salary: Dependent on experience starting between £34,787 and £38,653
Term of contract: Permanent subject to a 6-month formal probation period.
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Download an application pack AT THIS LINK
Applications must be received by Monday 19 October 2026 at 4.00pm.
Applications received after this time will not be considered.
The interviews will take place in person during office hours on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 285-287 Castlereagh Road, Belfast, BT5 5FP.