Shallowford House is the flourishing Retreat and Conference Centre of the Diocese of Lichfield. It is an Edwardian property situated in a delightful nine-acre location in the Staffordshire countryside with good links to the M6 and the West Coast railway.
The House offers accessible Christian hospitality to individuals, groups and communities, hosting a mixture of organised and self-managed events. It has a range of conference facilities and welcomes day visitors and overnight guests in its 25 bedrooms.
The Trustees are seeking to appoint a new Director to carry on the good work of the House and lead it purposefully into a new era.
The Director will:
- Lead the running and maintenance of the House, supported by staff and volunteers.
- Support the Trustees in delivering the Charity’s Aims and Objectives.
- Arrange the House’s programme and manage its administration.
- Welcome and see to the care and comfort of groups and individuals who use the house.
The new Director must be an experienced manager of a small team with a collaborative and encouraging style. They must have a sense of adventure and fun and be prepared to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in as and when required.
The Director will be required to live in the modern 4-bedroom house on the Shallowford site and remuneration will be in line with the salary and terms of an incumbent in the Lichfield Diocese.
Job Description and Person Specification
For an informal discussion about this role contact the Chair of Trustees, Revd Sue Watson
This role is a post to which an occupational requirement under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 applies, the requirement being that the postholder is a practising Christian.
To apply, please complete the following documents and return them to Clare Beavon
Closing Date: 25 April 2025 at 12 Noon
Familiarisation and Interviews: 8 and 9 May 2025