St Luke’s College Foundation

St Luke’s Chaplain & Vocations Development Officer

Thank you for your interest in the posts of Vocations Development Officer for the Diocese of Exeter and St Luke’s Chaplain at the University of Exeter. Though there are two posts and two employers, we are working closely together and we envisage that one person will be appointed. We are excited at this opportunity as we see synergy between the two posts and the potential for the excellent facilities at St Luke’s Chapel to be used to support vocational work.The Diocese of Exeter has seen significant growth in vocations to ordained ministry and to reader ministry in recent years. We now wish to take this further and to seek an increase in the number of younger vocations whilst still encouraging vocations across age groups.St Luke’s campus of the University of Exeter is the home of the medical school as well as the base for teacher training and sports science. For directions and a map see http://www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/directions/stlukes/ . It is no longer a residential campus but there are significant opportunities for interaction with staff and students as well as the opportunity to work as part of the Anglican Chaplaincy Team and the Multifaith Chaplaincy Team at the main university (Streatham) campus.For an informal conversation contact: The Rev’d Preb Philip Sourbut, Director of Mission and MinistryTel: 01392 294903 Email: philip.sourbut@exeter.anglican.org

The Rev'd Chantal Mason, The Lazenby Chaplain, University of Exeter Tel: 01392 725858 Email: c.m.mason@exeter.ac.uk

To apply for the role please download and complete the application form, equality and diversity form and return it together with a covering letter to

Miss Catherine Allen, Diocesan Director of HR via email recruitment@exeter.anglican.org

Closing date: 12 noon 17 March 2016 Interview Date: 28 April 2016

Overview of Terms & Conditions of EmploymentThe two posts together will provide a salary to the equivalent incumbent’s stipend in the Diocese of Exeter (£25, 230 per annum from April 2016) and house. The successful candidate will be a member of the clergy pension scheme. The successful candidate will be employed separately by the Exeter Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd and St Luke’s College Foundation in respect of each post. The house is a four bedroomed detached property situated in Spicer Road approximately 2 minutes’ walk from the St Luke’s campus. It has two reception rooms and a large kitchen/dining room. There is a bathroom and shower room upstairs as well as a downstairs cloakroom. Removal expenses will be met.The role is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of satisfactory references.

Exeter Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd Terms & Conditions OverviewStatement of terms - All new staff receive a Statement of Terms of Employment and a Job Description. For all permanent positions, the first six months of employment are a probationary period.

Appraisals - Annual appraisals for members of staff are carried out every year. All new employees have probationary reviews after three and six months.

Working Hours - Working hours for full-time members of staff are usually from 9.15 am to 5.30 pm, with one hour (unpaid) for lunch. This amounts to 361/4 hours per week. However, it is understood that in many of our jobs there is a degree of flexible working and longer hours are sometimes necessary at peak times, together with some evening and weekend work. Staff are encouraged to take time off in lieu for this, which is subject to prior agreement with their Line

Manager. For part time roles working hours are by negotiation with the Line Manager.

Salary - Salaries are paid direct into bank accounts, a month in arrears normally on the 26th of the month

Holidays - The holiday year is 1st January to 31st December. Full-time staff receive 22 days' paid holiday in their first full year of service plus 8 public holidays. Holidays for part-time staff are pro-rata according to hours worked. Full-time staff accrue a further day's holiday for each full year of service up to a total maximum of 25 days' annual paid holiday, and part-time staff similarly on a pro-rata basis.

St Luke’s College Foundation Terms & Conditions Overview

Statement of terms - All new staff receive a Statement of Terms of Employment and a Job Description. The first six months of employment is a probationary period.

Working hours - This is a flexible post for 0.5 full-time equivalent and it will include work at week-ends and in the evening. The pattern of work will be determined by the Lazenby Chaplain in discussion with you. The meaning of “full time” is the same as for parochial clergy in the Diocese of Exeter.

Salary - Your salary is based on the Diocese of Exeter’s benchmark stipend for parochial clergy in the Diocese and it will change in line with that. Salaries are paid direct into bank accounts, a month in arrears.

Holidays - Holiday entitlement is as for the Vocations Officer post

DIOCESE OF EXETERJOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Growing in PrayerMaking new disciples

Serving the people of Devon with joy

Job Title Vocations Development Officer 0.5 FTE

Location of office base St Luke’s Chapel or home, with travel across the county of Devon including Torbay and Plymouth.

Date of issue February 2016Overall Purpose of Post

The Vocations Development Officer will lead our efforts to achieve our aim of drawing out a 50% increase in vocations to ordained and licensed ministries and reducing the average age of these candidates.She/he will be responsible to the Director of Mission and Ministry.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities1. To be proactive in encouraging vocations, to both lay and

ordained ministries, including encouraging deanery events e.g. on the weekend of Vocations Sunday.

2. To run a programme of events for those exploring vocation including leadings 6 ‘Exploring Ministry’ days each year. .

3. To increase the team of voluntary Vocations Advisers and support them in their work of initial discernment of vocation, prior to recommending candidates to the DDO, Warden of Readers or their parish priests to explore ministry in a local ministry team.

4. In collaboration with the Diocesan Youth Adviser, the Young Vocations Champions and national Young Vocations Officer, to establish a strategy for increasing young vocations, and implement this strategy.

5. To explore the establishment of and, if appropriate, oversee the work of two or three vocational communities for young people

exploring ordained ministry.

6. To liaise with South West Ministerial Training Course (SWMTC) and other providers to ensure that a range of appropriate study and training courses are available across the Diocese for those exploring a vocation to lay or ordained ministries.

7. To work with our training provider to promote vocational work among ordinands, Readers and curates.

8. To advise and resource clergy colleagues in relation to nurturing vocations.

Generic Responsibilities for all DBF employees1 To welcome visitors and/or receive incoming enquiries and

telephone calls, dealing promptly and courteously with enquiries and ensuring high quality collegiality at all times.

2 To ensure that all health and safety instructions are followed and that care is taken to ensure safety for self and colleagues, reporting concerns immediately.

3 To be familiar at all times with the organisation’s equal opportunities policy statement.

4 All employees who are involved in the processing or handling of manual and computer data have an obligation to comply with the terms of both the Data Protection Act 1998 and the organisation’s data protection policy.

5 To undertake other duties as may reasonably be expected .

PERSON SPECIFICATIONIt is an occupational requirement under the Equalities Act to be an ordained priest within the Church of England.

The qualities and experience sought are as follows:

Attributes Essential(or expected to train/qualify to that standard)

Desirable

Qualifications and Training

Priest.Graduate.Theologically literate.

Theology degree.

ExperienceExperience of ministry in parochial/mission community contexts including supporting those exploring vocation.

Vocations work in a wider context.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Experience in adult training.Excellent communication skills making appropriate use of IT, and including presentation and preaching.Knowledge of the structures and culture of the Church of England.Knowledge of current patterns of training and forthcoming changes.Experience of a broad range of Anglican traditions.Ability to relate to and win the trust of younger people.

Strategic planning.Advanced IT Skills.Experience of vocational communities.

Personal Qualities

A passion for helping others to discern their vocation.A desire to continue to grow, develop and learn as a disciple.Infectious enthusiasm.Highly approachable.Good listener.An ability to work under pressure. Team player.Imagination and a flair for innovation.Flexibility.

Evidence of continued theological education or ministerial training.

General Full driving licence.

St Luke’s College Foundation

Job Description

Post-holder: The St Luke’s Chaplain, University of Exeter

Salary: Diocese of Exeter Benchmark Stipend

Employer: St Luke’s College Foundation

Reporting to: The Lazenby Chaplain

Term: 0.5 Part Time (to include services & acts of worship outside office hours)

Function To lead worship and services on the St Luke’s campus of the

University of Exeter in accordance with the Canons of the Church of England, and to oversee pastoral ministry on the campus.

To foster intentional Christian community, discipleship and vocations on the St Luke’s campus.

To work as a full member of the University’s Anglican Chaplaincy Team (ACT) and to contribute to Christian ministry on the Streatham Campus as appropriate.

To support the work of the University Multifaith Chaplaincy Team.

Responsibilities To establish a community of Prayer; Study; Hospitality; and Pastoral

Care. To maintain a regular pattern of worship and prayer in the chapel of

St Luke. To maintain the satisfactory upkeep of the chapel of St Luke.

To engage and serve the Colleges and Departments on the St Luke’s Campus (namely the Medical School and the Departments of Sport and Health Sciences, and Education), and to offer pastoral care t0 all staff and students.

To affirm the chapel community in its spiritual growth and practical outreach.

To encourage the deepening of Christian discipleship through the setting up of lectures, seminars and associated events.

To encourage strong and mutually supportive links between the Anglican Chaplaincy, local ministerial training and Exeter Cathedral.

To foster good links between the two Exeter based campuses and the Anglican Chapels.

To support the outreach of the Anglican Chaplaincy and to provide cover for the Lazenby Chaplain when necessary.

To participate in the worship, prayer and regular meetings of the Anglican Chaplaincy.

To represent the Multifaith Chaplaincy on the St Luke’s Campus in collaboration with the University Chaplaincy Team and to attend Multifaith Chaplaincy Meetings.

To follow University policies and procedures on campus, particularly Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity policies and procedures.

Requirements To be an ordained minister in the Church of England. To offer creative forms of worship and liturgy whilst acknowledging

the significance of tradition and orthodoxy. To demonstrate significant theological aptitude. To demonstrate a breadth of worship experience. To enjoy working with students and staff (academic and support) in

and beyond the University, with a broad spectrum of church traditions and understandings of Christian discipleship.

To work effectively in a team that values collaborative working. To be sympathetic towards and happy to abide by the principles of

the University of Exeter Multifaith Statement. A good working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint,

Publisher and Excel), the internet and relevant social media. To work flexible hours as events and priorities demand.

Additional duties/responsibilities To participate in an annual appraisal as determined by the St Luke’s

College Foundation Trustees. To meet on request with the Anglican Chaplaincy Management

Group. To attend local and national training courses and events that may

be identified as necessary by the ACMG.

This job description is a guide to the minimum requirements of the job. It is not intended to restrict activities which will contribute to the Purpose of Anglican Chaplaincy as expressed in the document Anglican Chaplaincy at the University of Exeter.

This is a specification of the job as it is at present constituted. It is the practice of the St Luke’s College Foundation periodically to review and examine employees’ job descriptions and to update them to ensure that they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes may be proposed.

The post-holder is expected to participate fully in any discussions relating to updating and/or changing this job description. It is the Foundation’s aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes but, if agreement is not possible, the Foundation reserves the right to insist on changes to this job description after consultation with the post-holder.

Person specificationEssential Desirable

Qualifications/ Training � Educated to degree level or equivalent with good knowledge of theology.

� Relevant professional qualification: Ordained minister in the Church of England

� Postgraduate qualification

� Theological knowledge of Christian ethics

Knowledge/ Experience � Experience of teaching and engaging in deepening discipleship within a church context

� Experience of pastoral work and confidentiality

� Proficient user of Microsoft software packages such as Word and Excel and e-mail

� Experience and good knowledge of the internet and social media and its practical use

� Knowledge and understanding of University sector

� Experience of nurturing vocations

� Experience of creative worship and/or fresh expressions of church

� Experience of ecumenical ministry

� Knowledge and experience of multifaith work/dialogue

Skills/Abilities � Able to engage effectively with diversity; within the church, University setting and with those on the boundaries of church life

� To think creatively and theologically

� Good communicator� Self-motivated and

flexible; an ability to initiate, plan and work independently as well as collaboratively in a team

� To be at home in a community of prayer, hospitality, study and pastoral care

� Pastorally astute and sensitive

� Excellent interpersonal skills

� Good administration

� Theological educator