Join Us at the Diocese of London
The Diocese of London is seeking a passionate and experienced Development and Fundraising professional to work alongside the Head of Development to strengthen and implement our dynamic development and fundraising strategy. As part of the Property and Fundraising directorate, you will help secure the future of our iconic churches—both historic and contemporary—by supporting parishes to create sustainable projects and secure vital funding.
About the Role
In this key role, you will have the unique opportunity to develop innovative projects and identify funding opportunities to restore and rejuvenate churches, supporting their transition to Net Zero Carbon. You will collaborate with parishes to identify potential partnerships with community groups, heritage organisations, local authorities, and funding bodies, ensuring the long-term sustainability of these churches as important community hubs.
As Development Manager, you will:
· Work with parishes to create funding strategies and programmes that support the restoration and sustainability of churches.
· Build and nurture relationships with a diverse range of funding bodies, including local authorities, trusts and foundations, and the National Lottery.
· Work closely with colleagues across the Diocese to embed a culture of entrepreneurship and provide vital support and advice to Incumbents and Parish Church Council (PCC) members.
· Drive place-based funding approaches to deliver projects that benefit both the churches and the communities they serve.
· Manage complex multi-funder profiles for capital projects and activity programmes, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.
About You
We are looking for an all-round development professional with a proven track record of successfully managing projects with complex multi-funder profiles. You will have:
· Experience in designing and delivering large-scale development projects, ideally within the heritage or community sector.
· A strong understanding of relevant trusts, foundations, and funding bodies, with experience of securing substantial funding for projects.
· A strategic mindset and the ability to think creatively to bring together multiple funding sources and partners.
· Excellent relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
· A passion for historic buildings, community engagement, and sustainability.
Why Join Us?
At the Diocese of London, we are committed to the preservation and development of our churches as places of worship and community activity, providing spiritual engagement and a range of support services, and events. As a member of our Development team, you will play a crucial role in securing the future of our buildings and the communities they serve.
We offer a supportive, collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. As part of our commitment to work-life balance, we offer hybrid working options where possible.
How to Apply?
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to recruitment@london.anglican.org .
The closing date for applications is 5pm on 27th November 2024.
The Diocese of London is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim to create a diverse and inclusive working environment.