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The Anglican Diocese of Leeds

The Anglican Diocese of Leeds

Our vision of encouraging confident Christians, growing churches and transforming communities guides and supports our parishes, churches and three cathedrals.

We are here to help everyone share the Good News of Jesus Christ across our diverse region.

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Working at the Anglican Diocese of Leeds offers a uniquely rewarding experience, as we have been recognised as one of the top ten charities to work for in the UK, ranking highly in staff growth, wellbeing, and social conscience. You will benefit from supportive "buddy groups," comprehensive mental health support through Health Assured, and opportunities to actively contribute to local community outreach.

The Diocese of Leeds covers a broad geographical area and welcomes people from a diverse range of communities and backgrounds. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and strengthens our impact.

We welcome applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds, communities and life experiences. While our organisation is rooted in Christian faith and values, you do not necessarily need to be a practising Christian to work with us; we simply ask that all colleagues are supportive of and able to work within our shared values and ethos.

A small number of roles have a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for the postholder to be a practising Christian. Where this applies, it will always be clearly stated in the recruitment information.

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Our Strategy

Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence

The Diocese of Leeds is committed to building confident Christians who are part of growing churches and helping to transform communities.

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As followers of Jesus, we are called to share the Good News, serve others and make a positive difference in our communities. To help us do this, we need to be confident in our faith, in our churches and in the future.

Over the next 10 years, we are focusing on four key areas:

  • Confidence in our Mission – Helping churches understand their purpose and make the best use of their buildings, time, and resources.
  • Confidence in our Future – Ensuring the diocese remains sustainable, effective, and well-prepared for the years ahead.
  • Confidence in our Leadership – Supporting and equipping everyone who serves in our churches.
  • Confidence in our Witness – Encouraging and empowering people to share the Good News of Jesus, especially with children and young people.

These four pillars will guide everything we do from Church House, helping us work together and support the diocese more effectively.

What is Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence?

Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence is a strategy designed to support churches in their mission. 

Diocesan teams (and we hope churches across the diocese) are focused on ensuring their work supports increasing confidence in the four areas of mission, future, leadership and witness. 

It goes even further through seeking and using additional funding from the national church to provide resources and targeted initiatives which can help churches to grow, adapt, and thrive. A dedicated Barnabas Programme Team will oversee this, working with wider diocesan teams to ensure we get alongside parishes, offering guidance and practical support.

Disability and Inclusion

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We are signatories of the Menopause Workplace Pledge and strive to be a menopause-positive employer. We are also a Disability Confident Committed employer and are committed to improving disability awareness, ensuring our policies and practices are accessible, and supporting colleagues with disabilities. We encourage open conversations and are committed to continuous improvement in how we support our people, which we recognise is an ongoing journey.

Our Values

Our Values are at the heart of everything we do. Our Values, ‘Loving, Living, Learning’ emerge through our work to provide a simple lens through which people – both inside and beyond the church – can see who we are and what we are about as a church and diocese.

Loving

Our experience of God’s love compels us to show compassion to all and build outward-looking communities

Living

We –

  • celebrate the abundance of life and promote human flourishing
  • engage with the world and work for its transformation
  • challenge injustice
  • respect and protect the environment for this and future generations

Learning

We’re confident in what we know,

  • but we’re always listening – to God, the world and each other
  • and we’re always learning – alert to Jesus Christ’s challenge to live differently

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Benefits at The Anglican Diocese of Leeds

List of all the benefits that The Anglican Diocese of Leeds are offering their employees. Benefits may vary depending on role, location and length of service.

  • Wellbeing & Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a 24-hour confidential helpline, and internal Mental Health First Aiders Diocese of Leeds.
  • Community: Active staff engagement forums and a social group that plans events and activities throughout the year.
  • We have a series of family-friendly policies offering enhanced paid leave.
  • Flexible Working: Opportunities to balance time between the central Leeds office (Church House) and home, with family-friendly working hours Diocese of Leeds.
  • Professional Growth: Personalised learning and training programmes supported by annual and mid-year appraisals.

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