Head of Formation

Introduction

This is the lead role for formation across all our lay and ordained ministries in the Diocese of Exeter.

We need you to help us inspire our lay and ordained disciples to respond to God’s call to express that discipleship in missional ministry. You will work collaboratively with colleagues in training and formation for ordained and lay ministries, developing a missional culture across the training courses and events, bringing consistency and excellence to our training offers and developing new training pathways and learning opportunities. 

You will be a missional, ordained or lay minister with experience in staff supervision, developing and delivering training courses and working across multiple projects.

We are looking for someone who is a

• Clear and engaging communicator 
• Collaborative colleague
• Compassionate manager
• Missional minister
• Strategic thinker

The normal place of work will be the diocesan offices, combined with some home working. There is the expectation of occasional travel throughout the county of Devon, including some evenings and weekends.

Salary: £52,000 - £56,000 per annum depending on experience

Hours: Full-time hours (36.25 hours per week)

Location: The Old Deanery, Exeter, EX1 1HS

Closing Date: 25 January 2026

Interviews will be held on 4 February 2026

For an informal conversation please contact the Revd Ian Bussell, Director of Mission and Ministry ian.bussell@exeter.anglican.org 07375 680448

All applications will be processed through the Church of England Pathways Recruitment website.