Join Us as a Regional Giving Advisor (South) - Church of England

Employer: Church of England

Location: Remote working

Salary: £51,122 per annum

Closing Date: 6 December 2023

The Church of England is supported by the National Church Institutions (NCIs), national administrative bodies collaborating to enhance the mission and ministry of the Church. Their roles span managing substantial investment funds, overseeing a grant-giving charity, providing housing services for retired clergy, and administering multiple pension schemes.


Voluntary Income and National Giving Strategy

Voluntary income in the Church of England exceeds £800 million annually, covering 75% of parish ministry costs. The National Giving Strategy 2020-2024, backed by an investment of over £7.5 million, aims to foster generosity within churches. Giving ranks among the top 5 priorities for the Archbishops' Council, with continuous investments in strategies and teams dedicated to promoting giving.


The National Giving Team collaborates with Dioceses, focusing on sustaining growth in annual voluntary income. This involves investing in national resources, adopting emerging technologies, and exploring alternative funding streams and income generation initiatives.


Introduction

As a Regional Giving Advisor, you will be an integral part of the National Giving Team, supporting Diocesan Giving Advisors in the South. Your role involves sharing knowledge and insights to empower churches in cultivating generosity.


You will contribute to adopting best practices in churches and dioceses through project management. Key projects include the Giving Advisor Fund, Cornerstone, Digital Giving, and the Contactless Device rollout. Additionally, you will engage in various new projects and initiatives to enhance giving. Collaboration is crucial as you work closely with the Giving Team and colleagues in the wider directorate.


Requirements

To thrive in this role, you should have experience with Church giving and providing strategic advice to senior managers and key stakeholders. As an excellent facilitator and communicator, you will also represent the Church of England externally on all matters related to giving.


The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 6 December 2023, at midnight. Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, 13 December 2023.


The Church of England values diversity and invites applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applicants from UK Minority Ethnic Backgrounds and other under-represented groups.