Children and Families Officer

Do you have a passion for helping children and families grow in faith? The Diocese of Chichester is seeking a Children & Families Officer to lead and deliver our strategy for children and family ministry across Sussex.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to :

• Equip and resource parishes to engage children and families in Christian discipleship.
• Develop innovative programmes aligned with our Diocesan Growth Strategy.
• Mentor and support paid and volunteer children and family workers.
• Promote evangelism and lifelong vocation among children and their families.
• Foster stronger links between church schools and parish ministry.
• Be part of a supportive team committed to growing faith among children and families

You’ll work closely with clergy, parish teams, and national networks to share best practice and deliver training, events, and resources that make a real impact.

About You

We’re looking for someone who :

A Level 3 qualification is essential; theological training and experience with digital tools are desirable. Travel and occasional evening / weekend work will be necessary.

Please see the job description and person specification for full details.

What we offer :

As an employer, and as a Church House team, our mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive .

This post carries a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a Christian under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

The Diocese of Chichester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. Our full safeguarding policy can be found

Interviews will be held at Church House, Hove on Friday 16th January 2026.