Thursday 17 September 2015

Justice and Peace Fieldworker Vacancy

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Diocese of Nottingham
Justice and Peace Fieldworker
24 hours per week [including some evening and weekend working]
Salary: £14,500pa 
The Justice and Peace Commission is a group of clergy and lay volunteers commissioned by the Bishop of Nottingham to promote Catholic action for social and economic justice, and for peace, throughout the Diocese. The Commission meets three times each year, usually in Nottingham.
More information may be found at: www.nottinghamjp.org
The Fieldworker is employed by the Diocese of Nottingham to support and develop the work of the Commission. The post is currently funded for two years.
The Fieldworker is based at Willson House, Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5AW.

Job description
Work with:
[1] Parishes, justice and peace groups, clergy and lay people to develop understanding of Catholic Social Teaching; and encourage them to take appropriate action.
[2] The Diocesan Youth Team and CAFOD to support and develop their work with secondary schools;
[3] Chaplains in schools, colleges and universities, prisons and the workplace to encourage understanding and engagement with questions of justice and peace;
[4] The diocesan Adult Formation Team to contribute to courses and study days and to raise awareness of Catholic Social Teaching on justice, peace and the environment.
Develop and maintain an active communications programme to include Just Now, the J&P website, Email news updates, material for parish bulletins, and Facebook and Twitter;
Maintain an efficient office with up to date databases of contacts and information resources;
Promote key programmes and campaigns initiated by CAFOD and other organisations;
Attend meetings of the Commission and of the Officers;
Attend National Justice and Peace Network and other national meetings as required.

The post involves travel throughout the Diocese and so a car and a clean driving licence are essential. Mileage will be paid at the current HMRC rate.
Six hours of support are currently provided by an Administrative Assistant.


Person specification
Essential:
  • Knowledge and understanding of Catholic Social Teaching;
  • Ability to motivate others;
  • Ability to work on own initiative, and manage own workload / office;
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation skills and experience;
  • Ability to use IT and social media effectively.

Useful:
  • Experience of volunteering and working with volunteers;
  • Experience of organising / supporting campaigns;
  • Interest in working ecumenically, and also in collaboration with people of other faiths;
  • Understanding of the organisation of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.


How to apply
Please send an up-to-date CV plus a covering letter indicating why you are interested in the post and showing what relevant skills and experience you have either by email to:
pmstoat@gmail.com with Fieldworker Post in the subject line
or by post to:
Fieldworker Post
Justice and Peace Office
Willson House
Derby Road
Nottingham NG1 5AW

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Wednesday 7th October 2015.

If you would like and informal chat about the post, or have questions you would like to ask before deciding whether to apply, please contact Liz Doona on 01773 785196 liz.doona@ntlworld.com

Interviews for the post will be held at Willson House on Friday 16th October 2015.