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Do you have a passion for heritage, communities and education? Are you looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, make a real impact, and be part of a project that brings history to life for young people?

The Square Mile Churches Intern will work with key members of the project team to assist with the development of a trial education activity for secondary schools in the areas surrounding the city.

The postholder will assist in scoping and developing a brief to identify Square Mile church location options for a future Education Resource Centre.

What you'll be doing

  • Support Trial Activities – Help plan, deliver, and evaluate two pilot education walks for secondary schools, including content creation, volunteer coordination, and materials preparation.
  • Curriculum Alignment – Ensure trial activities align with key stage levels and national curriculum requirements.
  • Research and Analysis – Conduct desk research on education provision, competitor offerings, and potential audiences to inform project development.
  • Development of Education Centre Brief – Contribute to creating a proposal for a future Education Resource Centre, including potential locations and next steps for delivery.

Person specification

  • Education – Undergraduate degree (completed or near completion).
  • Communication Skills – Experience engaging with people from a range of ages and backgrounds.
  • Technical Skills – Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Values & Eligibility – Empathy with the Church of England’s mission and values, and the right to work in the UK.

Equal opportunities

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.