Director College, East Midlands

The Director of St Mellitus College, East Midlands (SMC EM) will be responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of the ordination training and independent study route through SMC EM, working closely with the college’s national leadership team as well as the Church of England dioceses in the East Midlands and wider region. The Director of SMC EM will also liaise directly with the East Midlands Advisory Board.

The Director of SMC EM is ultimately responsible to the Executive Principal. Office space will be provided in the East Midlands teaching centre.

This full-time post is open to candidates who are ordained in the Church of England or who have other standing and experience sufficient to enable them to relate in the way required to students, staff, placement supervisors, diocesan colleagues and other stakeholders.

Within those parameters, we especially welcome applications from candidates with experiences and characteristics which are underrepresented in theological education.

St Mellitus College is committed to promoting a safer environment and culture, responding promptly to safeguarding concerns, and offering pastoral care to all those affected. This role is subject to enhanced safeguarding checks, including a DBS Disclosure, satisfactory references, and completion of safeguarding training in line with Church of England requirements. An offer of appointment will be subject to these checks being completed satisfactorily.

First round interviews via Zoom:
Wednesday 2nd December
Second Round Interviews in person:
Week commencing 7th December

For Ordained Staff the salary will be in accordance to the Lichfield Scale. For non-ordained staff the salary is £48,000- £58,000 dependent on experience.