Are you organised, people-focused, and passionate about making a difference in the wider community? cwork together to tackle poverty, loneliness and poor mental health, so that people may experience life in all its fullness.
Working alongside our Community Missioner, you’ll be at the heart of connecting people and ideas. One day you might be helping to organise a community gathering or workshop; the next, supporting local projects, keeping our communications and records up to date, or gathering stories that show the difference our work is making.
We’re looking for someone who is a confident organiser, great communicator and relationship-builder, able to work independently while enjoying being part of a team. You’ll need good administrative and digital skills, an eye for detail and a willingness to get stuck in. Experience of community projects, charities or churches would be helpful, but enthusiasm, initiative and a heart for social justice are just as important.
This is a 15-hour-per-week role (typically over two days), initially for one year, with the potential for additional hours as the role develops. The salary is £10,500 (£26,200 FTE) with a 5% employer pension contribution.
This role has an Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian whose faith informs their understanding of social justice.
Interview date: Tuesday 10thNovember 2026 at Chester Cathedral.
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Assistant Community Missioner in Chester employer: Diocese of Chester
The Diocese of Chester is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion, particularly welcoming applications from under-represented groups. Located at Church House in Daresbury, employees benefit from a meaningful role in community service, with opportunities for professional growth and development within a faith-based environment. The organisation prioritises the welfare of its staff and the communities it serves, making it a rewarding place to work.
