Diocese of Carlisle

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  • Programme Manager (Maternity Cover)

    Can you lead a diverse programme of work?
    Do you inspire confidence in colleagues across organisations?
    Do you want a new challenge?

    The Diocese of Carlisle is looking for a
    Programme Manager (Maternity Cover)

    who will:

    • Lead the programme management of ‘The Cumbrian Way’
    • Provide Project Management support to our Church Planting work across the diocese
    • Manage the Programme Management Office staff team
    • Be a key point of contact for our newly appointed Research and Evaluation partner

    This is a part time position for 24hrs per week (0.69FTE), fixed term until December 2026.

    Salary: £50,702 FTE

    Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 5th January 2026
    Interviews: Tuesday 13th January 2026 at Church House, Penrith

    If you would like an informal chat about the role, please email Kerry Roughton,
    Head of Programme Management, on kerry.roughton@carlislediocese.org.uk

    Please return completed applications to: HumanResources@carlislediocese.org.uk
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