Church of England

Business Analyst/Service Designer 3 Year Fixed Term Post, 28 Hours per week This role sits within the Strategy and Engagement department, where two of our core priorities are to understand our parishes well and to continually improve how we work as a support function. Achieving both depends on strong data, alongside systems and processes that are efficient, reliable and accessible. The role focuses on three key areas: Managing and integrating data across multiple systems, ensuring that information is accurate, up to date and available to those who need it Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reducing complexity, saving time and cost, and making life easier for colleagues, church leaders and partners. Improving how we request and use information from parishes, providing greater clarity about purpose and strengthening our ability to offer timely and relevant support. This role supports our responsibility to steward data well and strengthen the support we provide, enabling parish leaders to pursue the diocesan vision and contribute to agreed outcomes across Derbyshire and beyond. Key Responsibilities Data Integration and Management Integrate data from multiple systems, including Microsoft Forms, Excel, SharePoint Lists, Dataverse, the diocesan website, Mailchimp, CMS platforms, and GIS tools. Develop and maintain a clear diocesan data model, using relational databases in Dataverse and integrations with other systems, building on recent GDPR and IT audit work and emerging tools such as the Mission Action Planning platform. Use Microsoft Power Automate to connect systems and streamline processes across the Parish Support Team. Data Analysis and Visualization Use tools such as Microsoft Power BI to consolidate data from multiple sources and present it clearly. Produce dashboards and reports that provide insight into parish activity and support needs. Generate analysis that supports diocesan leaders in making informed decisions. Develop journey maps of key processes, highlighting touchpoints, identifying pain points, and informing improvement priorities. Process Improvement and Service Design Identify and implement improvements to data-related processes, increasing efficiency and reducing complexity. Develop and document standard operating procedures for data handling and integration. Build mechanisms to gather feedback and capture user experience from parish ministry. Use tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot to streamline routine tasks and free up staff time for higher-value work Research and Monitoring Support the development of approaches to monitoring the impact of strategic activity. Pilot tools such as a Diocesan Insights Log to capture observations, issues and opportunities from across the organisation. Contribute to the development of methods for conducting research, including exploring models such as a diocesan research panel. Collaboration Work closely with senior leaders to advance data and systems priorities. Collaborate with teams across the organisation to make effective use of Microsoft tools, including Power Platform and Copilot. Support the continued strengthening of data protection, governance, and risk management practices.

The Church of England in Derbyshire is seeking a Business Analyst/Service Designer on a 3 year fixed term, 28 hours per week. This role sits in the Strategy and Engagement department, focusing on understanding parishes and improving how we work as a support function, with emphasis on reliable data, systems and processes. You will integrate data from multiple systems, create clear dashboards, map processes, and collaborate with parish ministry and leadership to inform decisions and drive

If you enjoy using data to enable an organisation to achieve an mission, then we have the job for you! The Diocese of Sheffield is on an ambitious change journey to realise our vision to be, a diverse network of Christ-like, lively and sustainable Christian communities in every place which are effective in making disciples and in seeking to transform our society and God's world. We have been using data to inform our strategy and need an Information Analyst to help us build on what we've done so far. We are looking for someone with skills in data analysis, interpretation and presentation of information, who enjoys working with a range of people and topic areas. The successful candidate will work with a range of quantitative and qualitative information and be part of a supportive team. SDBF Salary Band 4.1 £36,000 (option for annual increments to the top of the band) Fixed-term contract 35 hours per week Working Pattern - Monday to Friday 28 days annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays Based at Diocesan Church House in Rotherham, but with hybrid working from home This is a post funded by a grant from the National Church, currently up to the end of 2028 with the potential for review and extension to the end of 2031. For more information on the role, please contact Alex Shilkoff . Closing date: 03 August 2026 Shortlisting: 03 August 2026 Interview date: 11 August 2026 Please note this role may be subject to a DBS check following Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding provisions. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Safeguarding Team at

Do you have a passion to see young people thrive in the love of God? We want to hear from you! Youth Ministry in Communion (YMIC) was established in 2021 and has since been pioneering collaborative and sacramental youth ministry. The network exists to support churches in developing vibrant and sustainable youth ministry, while also contributing resources, learning, and models of ministry that can serve the wider Church nationally. We are currently recruiting for a Network Youth Worker position at All Saints Fulham (SW6) and are looking for people with a genuine passion for working with young people aged 11-18 and helping them encounter the love of God through intentional local and collaborative youth ministry. Your primary focus will be supporting and developing the existing provision throughout the week at All Saints, including supporting the weekly Family Service in the parish. Alongside parish based ministry, you will also contribute to the wider life of the network through termly youth events, other gatherings, and residentials. Become a part of our story as a Network Youth Worker and enable us to continue reaching over 400 young people in West London.

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