Parish Development Officer We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Parish Development Officer to join the Parish Support Team and play a key role in supporting parishes across the Diocese to flourish in mission and ministry. The role is offered full time and also open to applicants seeking a job share or clergy applicants interested in combining the role with a ministry post. Position: Parish Development Officer Location: Hove/Hybrid Salary: £41,200 per annum Hours: 37.5 hour per week (flexi time available) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 7th June 2026. Interview Date: Hove on 19th June 2026 About the Role Working closely with clergy, PCCs and parish leadership teams, you will help parishes discern, develop and implement their vision and strategic direction. You will support cultural change, encourage growth and renewal, and enable churches to become more effective and confident in their mission within their local contexts. You will be a practising Christian with a heart for local church growth and renewal, and with proven experience of supporting churches through change. This is a relational, outward-facing role that involves travel across the Diocese, varied project work, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to parish life. The role is offered full time and also open to applicants seeking a job share or clergy applicants interested in combining the role with a ministry post. Key responsibilities: Work with parishes, benefices and deaneries to develo