Job Description

The Church in Wales is proud to be a partner in the provision of education in Wales with 143 schools serving communities in every diocese. Periodically these schools must undergo an inspection of their religious character in accordance with Section 50 of the 2005 Education Act. They also have Foundation Governors who are responsible for ensuring that the religious character of the school is promoted in accordance with its trust deeds.

The coordinator will support the Director of Education in ensuring that the Section 50 inspection system functions both seamlessly and professionally, will maintain the Foundation Governor database as well as provide support for schools on governance issues which relate to their designation as schools of a religious character.

Essential

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and able to work as a first point of contact

Experience of engaging with and developing effective working relationships with a range of internal and external colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, forward-thinking and able to keep pace with multiple fast-moving topics

Experience of planning, prioritising and delivering work to a high standard and by the required deadline

Experience of managing projects and events

Experience and understanding of the current educational landscape of Wales

Able to work well under pressure and work proactively and flexibly to manage competing priorities and continually improve processes

Able to coordinate (record, monitor and follow-up on various activities and ensure that inputs from others are requested, received and actioned)

Good drafting skills and able to engage with complex and/or lengthy documents and correspondence and accurately highlight the key points and arguments

Demonstrate advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Able to show discretion, maintain confidentiality (particularly in relation to highly sensitive information) and appropriately use own initiative and judgement to make decisions

Willing to do the seemingly small tasks which ensure that the work of the department runs smoothly and that problems are promptly solved

An empathy with the mission and ministry of the Church in Wales.

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please send your cover letter indicating how you meet each of the essential criteria and completed application form to: HR@cinw.org.uk

It is our policy that we will only be accepting a cover letter and an application form. If you only send us your CV, then it will automatically be discounted. Please cover all of the essential criteria in your application.

Closing date

5 September 2025 at 10.00 am

Interview date

12 September 2025

Further information

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Lisa Taylor on HR@cinw.org.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 33,881.00-38,344.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/08/2025