Social Action Lead

Salary: £46,916

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Location: London Diocesan House, Causton Street.

Contract type:  12-month fixed-term contract, Full-time (will consider job share, part time split 0.4/0.6 or 0.5/0.5), 35 hours per week

Closing date: 12 June 2026

Interview date: 25 June 2026

 

This role offers the opportunity to support and develop social action and social justice work across the Diocese of London. Working as part of the Compassionate Communities team, the postholder will help churches and communities respond to local needs by connecting, equipping and resourcing them to grow their impact.

The role involves working across a wide range of social action themes, supporting partnerships, training, events and engagement activities. It also includes helping to communicate and share the work churches are doing across local communities and contributing to wider diocesan priorities.

Job Summary

The Social Action Lead supports the development of social action and social justice work across the Diocese of London. The role works closely with churches, diocesan teams and external partners to support community engagement, strengthen partnerships and help deliver initiatives responding to local needs and challenges.

Job responsibilities

·         Support churches and communities with advice, resources and connections relating to social action and social justice

·         Develop and support diocesan training and engagement activities across key social action themes

·         Organise and contribute to events, meetings and partnership activities

·         Build and maintain relationships with churches, charities and external organisations

·         Contribute to communications, presentations and sharing examples of good practice

·         Support diocesan priorities relating to compassionate communities and social justice initiatives

·          Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.

Person Specification

·         Qualification or experience in social action, social justice or poverty alleviation

·         Experience building relationships with a range of organisations and stakeholders

·         Strong organisational, communication and event coordination skills

·         Ability to write clear content for public communications and briefings

·         Ability to support and encourage theological reflection within the work

·         Strong collaborative working skills and ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities

·         Right to work in the UK

·         This role will require a basic DBS check

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.

About the London Diocesan Fund

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.  

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Safeguarding

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured                              
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles                        
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

To apply:

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions. xwzovoh

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.