The Diocese of Durham is seeking a proactive, dynamic and pioneering individual with a passion for reaching and discipling youth and young adults to be part of our new Growing Younger team of Mission Enablers. The Growing Younger team will work collaboratively and creatively to enable the delivery of the Growing Younger stream of the Diocesan Transformation programme, with a specific focus on building mission and discipleship pathways for 0-25s, growing missional chaplaincy in FE colleges and schools, and raising up new youth and children’s leaders. The Diocese of Durham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will primarily focus on youth, with some time also dedicated to young adults, and will work with our Mission Enabler for Children, Educational Chaplaincy Enabler and Mission Enabler for Young Adults. As a team they will support the development and implementation of local mission initiatives, spending a substantial proportion of their time in parishes and deaneries to raise local aspirations, grow local vision and strategy, increase local capacity and pioneer local mission. Successful candidate must: Have a deep commitment to a personal Christian faith with a motivation to see that grow in emerging generations, and a prayerful response to challenge. Be an excellent organiser with great initiative. Be experienced in coordinating and leading ministry with emerging generations and in developing and supporting volunteers. Be positive, adaptable and an excellent team player. Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to nurture skills and gifts in others. Be able to travel widely throughout the Diocese of Durham. Closing date: 9am on Monday 17th March 2025 Date for interviews: Monday 24th March 2025