Application for Deanery Operations Lead

Please look through the application form and ensure you have everything you need to be able to complete the form – you are not able to save the form and return to it. Once you have completed the form you will receive an acknowledgement within two working days. If you believe there may be a problem with your application, or you do not receive any response, please email us at ku.gr1776458994o.coi1776458994dsolg1776458994@tnem1776458994tiurc1776458994er1776458994.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 7 May.

Vacancy application form

2026: Deanery Ops Lead Round #2 application

Section 1: About you

Title, Forename(s) and Surname

Contact email

Contact phone number

Your preferred Deanery

Your preferred working pattern, whether full time (35 hours) or part time (minimum of 25 hours). If part time, please specify preferred days and hours

Where did you hear about this advert?

Section 2: Values Questions

Your responses to these questions will help us to understand your values a little better, and are a required part of the application process. If you would prefer to respond to these questions via voice memo, or by sending us a short video of yourself instead of filling out the text boxes, you can use the file uploader below.

1) Can you describe a point where your work (or volunteering) felt like a vocation? What made it feel this way? [300 words max]

2) How do you balance leading confidently, with creating space for others to flourish? [300 words max]

3) If you noticed a gap between an organisation's stated values and actual behaviour, how would you respond to that? [300 words max]

4) What excites you about this job? [300 words max]

Audio/Video response: If you would prefer to send us a voice memo, or short video file in response to those four Values Questions, please use the file uploader below.

Audio/Video file uploader

Click here to choose file(s), or drop in this box (Limit: 4 files at 100mb each)

Section 3: Curriculum Vitae

We're nearly there ~ please upload your CV below - in PDF or Word format.

Please ensure:

First page of CV: All contact or identifying information (name, address etc) is placed on the FIRST PAGE of your CV
Second page onwards: Any qualifications, statements or employment experience is on the second page onwards
This will help us to ensure that the shortlisting process is anonymised and free from bias. We will remove the identifying parts of your CV (ie. the first page) and provide the rest to the shortlisting panel.

CV upload (PDF or Word format):

Click here to choose file, or drop it in this box

Section 4: Declaration and submission

By submitting this application form, you declare the following:

I have my own means of transport around the Diocese. I understand this is an essential requirement in order that the application be processed.
The information I have provided in this application is true, complete, and not misleading. I understand that providing false information or omitting relevant information may disqualify me from appointment or, if appointed, may result in disciplinary action or dismissal.

I confirm that I am aware of the Gloucester Diocesan Board of Finance’s commitment to safeguarding and the principles set out in its Safer Recruitment guidance. I agree to comply with these requirements if appointed.

I understand that this post is subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, which may include references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and other relevant safeguarding checks. I consent to these checks being undertaken.

I understand that any offer of appointment will be conditional upon the satisfactory completion of these checks.

Submission: When all required sections are filled out, please click 'Submit application form'. You will then receive an automatic email notification, and a direct response from our HR team within two working days.

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