General Synod Office of the Scottish Episcopal Church
General Synod Office of the Scottish Episcopal Church

Charity registered in Scotland SC015962

The General Synod acts as the Parliament of the Scottish Episcopal Church. It is the Church’s legislative and deliberative body. Synod members oversee and direct the work of the Church’s boards and committees.

Current vacancies

The Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) seeks to appoint a Director of Contextual Formation. The Director of Contextual Formation oversees all elements of SEI’s dispersed, part-residential, formation-led placements and contextual training in Initial Ministerial Education (IME); teaches on all levels from certificate to master’s qualifications in the areas of ministry, missiology and pastoral/practical theology, including supervising and marking dissertations. In addition to IME, SEI provides a range of training and support for lay and ordained members of the Scottish Episcopal Church to which the Director of Contextual Formation contributes. The post is based in Edinburgh with some flexibility for home working from another location in Scotland.

Candidates applying for the post will have:

• Episcopal/Anglican holy orders;

• Demonstrable ability in theological education, curate training, knowledge of current ecclesiological trends and an entrepreneurial spirit in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition;

• Postgraduate qualification in ministry, missiology, pastoral/practical theology or a closely related field (at least to master’s level);

• Passion for theological and vocational training that equips students to foster vibrant church life through evangelism and discipleship;

• The candidate will have drive and enthusiasm, be able to work on their own initiative and possess an understanding of the missiological and theological issues of the twenty-first century in Scotland.

Shortlist

The Scottish Episcopal Institute forms people for authorised ministry in the Scottish Episcopal Church. SEI seeks to appoint a highly organised, self-motivated and efficient administrator with excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills. The role includes a range of responsibilities to support the smooth running of the institute and the delivery of teaching provision and associated student assessment. This fulltime role (35 hrs/week) is based in central Edinburgh, at 21 Grosvenor Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 5EE.

Candidates applying for the post will have:

  • At least 3 years previous relevant administrative experience in an outward facing role
  • Experience of student administration and record keeping in an educational setting
  • Experience in Microsoft 365 and information & communication technologies, including Virtual Learning platforms (Moodle).
  • A flexible, approachable and helpful manner with strong inter-personal skills and the ability to deal sensitively and effectively with people at all levels.
  • A high standard of written and verbal communication.
Shortlist