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LAY VACANCIES

• Part Time Parsonage Board Administrator
• Diocesan Accounting Trainee (DAT)
• Young People’s Ministry Lead for Penarth Ministry Area

CLERGY VACANCIES

• Archdeacon of Morgannwg
• Merthyr Tydfil Ministry Area Leader

How can you help grow the Kingdom of God in Llandaff?

This is an exciting time in our diocese, as we embed our vision of Faith Matters which aims to transform lives through faith, education and social justice. Llandaff is one of six dioceses in the Church in Wales and covers much of South Wales.

The diocese is the most densely populated part of Wales and is hugely diverse, from the urban capital of Cardiff to post-industrial Valleys and the semi-rural Vale of Glamorgan.

Our vision is that all may encounter and know the love of God through truth, beauty and service, living full and rich lives through faith and committed discipleship.

We currently have two vacancies for lay people in the diocese. one in our Finance Team, and one in our Property Team.

We're looking for a Parsonage Board Administrator

Salary Grade- £12,266 to £14,933 (£23,000-£28,000 FTE) gross per annum

Part-time (20 hours per week), permanent contract.

Part of our work in the Diocesan team is to provide good quality housing for our clergy, maintained well and to high standards of regulatory and legal compliance, so that our clergy are well resourced and confident to carry out their ministry well. To support this we are looking to recruit a Parsonage Board Administrator to be part of the team. The role will support the Parsonage Inspector and Parsonage Board Officer and will address compliance, financial processes, and general administrative assistance to the rest of the team.

Dependant on the candidate we may be willing to discuss this as a formal apprenticeship role, with associated training support for a relevant professional qualification.

The person that we are looking for will

• Have an understanding of property administration, customer service and the ethos of the Church in Wales,
• Be self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail. Initially this role will be desk based, but in time occasional travel may be required for site visits, and
• Be a team player, able to engage with colleagues within the Parsonage Board and also with clergy (as occupants of houses), volunteer wardens in the Ministry Areas, and building trade contractors.

The role will report directly into the Diocesan Parsonage Board Officer, under the ultimate supervision of the Diocesan Parsonage Inspector.

For more information or an informal chat, contact Debbie Board at debbieboard@cinw.org.uk

Application Form and Job Description are available from llandaff.recruitment@churchinwales.org.uk

Deadline for applications: 5pm, on Wednesday 16th April.

This post is subject to a DBS Basic Disclosure.

£20,000 - £25,000 per annum dependent on experience.

This is a full-time, Permanent position.

We have started a new service, to support churches across the Diocese by providing a book-keeping and accounting service, free at the point of use. This service has been rolled out to five Ministry Areas and the plan is to roll it out across the whole of the Diocese in the coming year. To support this we are looking to recruit a Diocesan Finance Trainee to be part of the team. The role will be focused on providing bookkeeping support using the My Fund Accounting system.

Dependant on the candidate this may be a formal apprenticeship role, with associated training support for a professional qualification, likely to be AAT.

The person that we are looking for will

• Have a good understanding of the ethos of the Church in Wales
• Be able to thrive in a changing environment, particularly as we roll out this service and engage with volunteers across the Diocese. Initially this role will be desk based, but in time occasional travel may be required during the roll out and for trouble-shooting
• Be a team player, able to engage with colleagues within the Diocesan Finance function and also with Treasurers from across the Diocese, who have different backgrounds and levels of experience

We will initially be offering a core bookkeeping service, but we expect that in time we will add other services, both accounting and administrative. The role can be expected to expand as this develops.

The role will report directly into the Diocesan Finance Advisory Officer, under the supervision of the Diocesan Finance Officer.

For more information or an informal chat, contact Peter Watson at dfa.llandaff@cinw.org.uk.

Deadline for applications:5pm, Monday 21st April.

Location: Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 (plus pension)

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends)

We are seeking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic Young People’s Ministry Lead to join us in the Penarth Ministry Area. This is a leadership role with the chance to shape ministry with children and youth, working closely with clergy, volunteers, and local schools to engage young people in their faith.

We are part of the Diocese of Llandaff in the Church in Wales, and this is a unique opportunity to join the Ministry Team, in the attractive town of Penarth, one of Wales’s most popular seaside resorts - where you will help grow and develop our work with children, young people, and families.

For more information or to apply, send your CV and cover letter to: admin@penarthministryarea.com

Closing Date: 8pm 10th June 2025 - interviews at the end of June.

This post requires an enhanced DBS check and has a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian.

The Diocese of Llandaff are looking for a priest who can help to provide oversight and pastoral leadership. As a member of the Bishop’s Council, the Archdeacon will support, challenge, and encourage those they serve. If you find ministry fulfilling and life-giving, and if you have a joyous personality and bring joy to your work, please do prayerfully consider this opportunity.

The seven key components of this role encompass:

• Supporting the Bishop and the Diocese
• Pastoral care & oversight
• Develop & strengthen ministry areas
• Encourage shared responsibility
• Engage with Ministry Area Leaders and Councils
• Clergy and lay leadership development
• Champion the Bishop’s vision

For full details, please read the letter from the Bishop and the job profile.

For an informal conversation regarding this vacancy, please contact the Bishop’s Chaplain, Rev’d Emma Ackland, on 029 2056 2400 or at llandaffchaplain@churchinwales.org.uk

Deadline for applications is 12.00noon on Friday 25 April 2025

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 08 May 2025

Merthyr Tydfil is one of the great towns of Wales with a rich industrial and religious history. It is also home to some of the poorest neighbourhoods in the UK. The Ministry Area has begun a journey of renewal and reorganisation. Not content to manage decline, the congregations and clergy are exploring ways the church in Merthyr might not just survive but thrive in the years to come. Working with a dedicated clergy team and committed lay volunteers, the new Ministry Area Leader will lead this transition to new ways of working together.

The Bishop of Llandaff is therefore looking to appoint a priest in the Merthyr Tydfil Ministry Area who:

• Has the gift of discernment and good change management skills.
• Has strong leadership skills, is able to manage conflict, build consensus and make decisions.
• Is a gifted administrator and manager, able to offer the oversight and organisation the ministry area needs.
• Has a heart for Merthyr and the people who live there

For an informal chat about this role, please contact Ven. Rod Green, Archdeacon of Llandaff on 07944 718076 or at archdeacon.llandaff@churchinwales.org.uk.

Closing Date: 25 April

Interviews: 21 May

Church in Wales vacancies.

Our shared aims

• Telling a joyful story.
• Growing the Kingdom of God.
• Building our capacity for good.

The Diocese of Llandaff

We are one of six dioceses in the Church in Wales and cover much of South Wales, including Cardiff and the South Wales Valleys. The Diocese is the most densely populated part of Wales and is hugely diverse, from the urban capital of Cardiff to post-industrial Valleys including the semi-rural Vale of Glamorgan.