Director of St Mellitus College, London (Monday)

St Mellitus College (SMC) seeks to provide innovative theological education and training for those called to serve Christ in the church and the world. Our vision is to see theologically confident and committed followers of Jesus in every church. We are a national college with delivery centres across the UK and key partnerships internationally. The training we offer at introductory, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels is vibrant and rigorous.

The Director of St Mellitus College, London (Monday) will be responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of the full-time ordination training and independent study route through SMC London, working in collaboration with the Director of St Mellitus College London (Tuesday) and closely with the college's leadership as well as the Church of England dioceses in the South East and beyond. The London Monday Centre has a particular heritage and ongoing relationship with St Paul's Theological Centre (SPTC), a part of the HTB Group and a constituent part of St Mellitus College. This requires the Director to play a key role in cultivating and maintaining close and fruitful relationships with HTB, its leadership and wider network. The Director will also liaise with the SPTC Board.The Director of SMC London Monday is ultimately responsible to the Executive Principal. Office space will be provided in the London teaching centre.

This full-time post is open to candidates who are ordained in the Church of England or who have other standing and experience sufficient to enable them to relate in the way required to students, staff, placement supervisors, diocesan colleagues and other stakeholders. Within those parameters, we especially welcome applications from candidates with experiences and characteristics which are underrepresented in theological education.

St Mellitus College is committed to promoting a safer environment and culture, responding promptly to safeguarding concerns, and offering pastoral care to all those affected. This role is subject to enhanced safeguarding checks, including a DBS Disclosure, satisfactory references, and completion of safeguarding training in line with Church of England requirements. An offer of appointment will be subject to these checks being completed satisfactorily.

Application Deadline: 8am Monday 30th November

Interviews: First round interviews via Zoom: Thursday 3rd December Second Round Interviews in person: Wednesday 9th December