About the Role
You will lead the development and implementation of a regional fundraising and partnership strategy to support the decarbonisation of the church buildings across the 5 dioceses.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Building strong relationships with funders, local authorities, regional net zero partners and community energy organisations.
- Researching and identifying local, regional and national funding and financing opportunities.
- Working with diocesan Net Zero Leads to understand and prioritise funding and financing needs across the five dioceses.
- Working collaboratively with Diocesan staff teams to communicate funding opportunities to parishes.
- Delivering guidance, training and events to build fundraising capability within parishes.
- Leading high-impact grant applications that benefit multiple churches and communities.
- Participating in the national Net Zero Carbon fundraising network to share learning and best practice.
- Monitoring progress and reporting on outcomes to support regional and diocesan decision-making.
About You
We see the value that can be brought to this role from different sectors and encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds with experience in partnerships and fundraising.
We're looking for someone with:
- Experience securing funding from grant-making bodies, statutory organisations and/or other financing providers.
- Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to deal sensitively and diplomatically with a diverse range of people.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple stakeholders and as part of multiple teams.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A flexible and proactive approach to identifying and responding to funding opportunities.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience researching, analysing and reporting on information.
- An interest in environmental sustainability and climate action.
- An understanding of, and sympathy with, the ethos of the Church of England.
- It would also be helpful if you:
- Have knowledge of environmental, heritage or church-related fundraising and grants and statutory funding.
- Have experience delivering training or workshops to a range of audiences.
- Are passionate about taking action to mitigate climate change.
What we can offer:
Flexible working, Hybrid working and TOIL
Generous holiday entitlement
Contributary pension scheme
Access to an Employee Assistance programme and counselling service
The Diocese 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.
All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks.
The wider a group's diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes. We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Closing date for applications: 29 November 2026
Interviews will be held on: 7 December 2026