Next Steps

To apply for this role, please register and log into our 'Pathways' recruitment website.

The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 4 January 2026. As part of the application, you will be asked to:

• upload your CV
• explain why you are interested in the role, and
• give examples of how you meet the criteria.

The ChECS Resourcing Lead, Jessica Murphy, is managing this role and will be conducting informal interviews to assess motivation and suitability across December and is available for any application support, queries or further information. This will give candidates additional information as required on the National Church Institutions, the Church Commissioners and answer any questions that you may have. 

Jessica can be contacted by email at Jessica.murphy@churchofengland.org.

Timetable

The panel plan to longlist applications during w/c 5th January where we aim to contact all candidates as soon as possible after the longlisting meeting. Shortlisting will take place w/c 19th January 2026. 

Interviews are likely to take place early February in Central London. Shortlisted candidates will also be invited to an informal conversation (to take place online) prior to the interviews.

Disability Confident Scheme

We want to encourage disabled people to apply for jobs. If you are disabled, we want to give you an opportunity to show your skills, talent and abilities at the interview stage.

As part of our Disability Confident accreditation from the Department for Work and Pensions, we will offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants. This doesn't mean that all disabled people are entitled to an interview. They must meet the minimum criteria the role as defined by the employer.

To be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme you need to:

• have a physical or mental impairment, or a long-term health condition which has a substantial and long-term (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
• demonstrate in your application (and any pre-interview assessment stages) that you meet the minimum job criteria as set out in the person specification for the role.

We will do all that we can to support you if you need an adjustment during the recruitment process. Please get in touch with jessica.murphy@churchofegland.org if you need any assistance.