Social Action Lead

This role offers the opportunity to support and develop social action and social justice work across the Diocese of London. Working as part of the Compassionate Communities team, the postholder will help churches and communities respond to local needs by connecting, equipping and resourcing them to grow their impact. The role involves working across a wide range of social action themes, supporting partnerships, training, events and engagement activities. It also includes helping to communicate and share the work churches are doing across local communities and contributing to wider diocesan priorities. The Social Action Lead supports the development of social action and social justice work across the Diocese of London. The role works closely with churches, diocesan teams and external partners to support community engagement, strengthen partnerships and help deliver initiatives responding to local needs and challenges. The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults through the use of the Safer Recruitment practice guidance. This role is subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.

• Support churches and communities with advice, resources and connections relating to social action and social justice
• Develop and support diocesan training and engagement activities across key social action themes
• Organise and contribute to events, meetings and partnership activities
• Build and maintain relationships with churches, charities and external organisations
• Contribute to communications, presentations and sharing examples of good practice
• Support diocesan priorities relating to compassionate communities and social justice initiatives
  
  Qualification or experience in social action, social justice or poverty alleviation
• Experience building relationships with a range of organisations and stakeholders
• Strong organisational, communication and event coordination skills
• Ability to write clear content for public communications and briefings
• Ability to support and encourage theological reflection within the work
• Strong collaborative working skills and ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities
• Right to work in the UK
• This role will require a basic DBS check