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Associate Leader of the Lightwave Community

The Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, Suffolk Red Lodge, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Salary
45,000
Max Salary
47,000
Description of Job

Location: Red Lodge, Suffolk (with travel across the Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich)

Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 per annum

Contract: Full time, fixed term for 1.5 years (with the potential for extension)

Hours: 35 hours per week

About Us:

The Lightwave Community is a pioneering Christian community within the Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich, with a vision to bring God's light and love to Suffolk through small missional groups and fresh expressions of church. We are passionate about growing disciples and supporting diverse communities through outreach and practical service.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial Associate Leader to provide strategic guidance and leadership as Lightwave transitions towards sustainability. This exciting role will support the development of our charity, oversee financial sustainability, day to day operations, and play a key role in ensuring the long-term growth of the Lightwave and especially the Forest Heath Hub at Red Lodge, Suffolk.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Share in the leadership of the Lightwave Community, contributing to its vision and strategic direction.
  • Serve as the Treasurer of the Lightwave Community, overseeing financial management, budgeting, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Lead the Governance team, managing HR, safeguarding, and operational responsibilities.
  • Work closely with the Lightwave fundraiser to secure grants and other funding sources.
  • Support the development of the Forest Heath Hub and contribute to building projects.
  • Build partnerships with other churches and community organisations across Suffolk.

Person Specification:

  • An experienced charity leader with a strong background in finance and operations.
  • Passionate about mission and church growth, with a proven track record in charity development and fundraising.
  • A committed Christian and regular worshipper in the Church of England (or a church in communion with it).
  • Skilled in strategic thinking, financial oversight, and building partnerships with external organisations.
  • Collaborative, innovative, and able to support the development of small missional groups.

Why Join Us?

  • Play a vital role in the growth and sustainability of a dynamic Christian community.
  • Lead in a role that blends strategic leadership, finance, and mission.
  • Be part of a supportive team committed to innovative approaches to church and community outreach.

To apply, please download the application pack at the link here. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 17 November

Interviews: Week commencing 25 November

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Revd Diane Grano, Leader-designate of the Lightwave Community, at diane.grano@cofesuffolk.org


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The Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, Suffolk

Red Lodge, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

As the Church of England in Suffolk, the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, its churches and schools. cover a diverse and contrasting range of contexts bringing together over 443 churches and 87 church schools, serving 631,000 people.

The Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s four mission priorities are to grow in ‘depth’ and ‘influence’, so as to enable an increase in ‘number’ and become ‘younger’; in achieving the vision of “Growing in God” by being “Flourishing Congregations, Making a Difference”.

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