Associate Diocesan Director of Ordinands and Vocations Development Officer - Diocese of Exeter
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- £38,500 - £41,500 (depending on experience)
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The Bishop of Exeter invites applications from experienced missional ministers, lay and ordained, to develop and lead a new strategy to increase vocations to ordained and lay ministries and to support the Diocesan Director of Ordinands (DDO) in guiding candidates through the discernment process for ordained ministry.
The Associate DDO half of the role will help to discern ordained missional leaders and the Vocations Engagement element will be help people to notice and respond to the call of God in every area of life.
We are looking for someone to join an effective and happy team who is:
• Instinctively collaborative.
• Wisely discerning.
• Pastorally sensitive.
• Relationally inspiring.
• Efficiently organised.
You will have significant experience in church ministry - lay or ordained - with the ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups, and able both to step forward to take a lead, and to step back in order to enable others.
The normal place of work will be diocesan offices, combined with some home working. There is the expectation of occasional travel throughout the county of Devon, very occasionally on evenings and at weekends.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Revd. Joel Love, Diocesan Director of Ordinands, on 07719 971982 or joel.love@exeter.anglican.org.
If you would like to find out more information, including Role Description and Person Specification, and to apply for the role, then please visit the Church of England Pathways recruitment website.
All applications will be processed through the Church of England Pathways Recruitment website.
As a Diocese, we aim to represent the rich diversity of the community we serve. We are committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, differing abilities, identity and experience. We welcome all applications. Our church is for everyone and so is our workplace.
Interview Date: 16 March 2026
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
The Old Deanery, The Cloisters, Exeter EX1 1HS with some home-working
- Reference
KH4215
- Occupational GroupOther
- Salary Details
£38,500 - £41,500 (depending on experience)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
36.25 hours per week
- Closing Date
01/03/2026
- DBS Check Required
No