Casework & Building Strategy Adviser

The Diocese of London; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of London is seeking a Casework & Building Strategy Adviser to provide specialist professional advice and casework support for church buildings across the Diocese. The role sits within Parish Property and Fundraising, helping to conserve and adapt buildings while aligning with Net Zero Carbon ambitions.

Working on complex projects with parishes, archdeacons and heritage bodies, you will balance heritage, environmental and financial factors to deliver sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Specialist advice on conservation, repair, alteration and sustainable management of church buildings.
• Support parishes through complex building projects, Faculty processes and funding applications.
• Develop well-planned proposals balancing heritage, environmental, community and financial considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on conservation, repair, alteration and sustainability of church buildings across the Diocese of London.
• Support parishes and teams through Faculty processes and funding applications for building projects.

Skills

Casework

Building strategy

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

London Diocesan Fund, 36 Causton Street, SW1P 4AU

Salary: £46,917
Location: Causton Street, hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office)
Contract type: 9-month fixed-term contract, full-time (35 hours per week)
Requirements: No DBS required
Closing date: 03 October 2026
Interview date: 13 October 2026 (in-person at Causton Street)

Are you passionate about the conservation and sustainable future of church buildings? We are seeking a Casework & Building Strategy Adviser to provide specialist professional advice and casework support for church buildings across the Diocese of London.

This role offers the opportunity to work with parishes, archdeacons, statutory bodies and heritage organisations to support the conservation, adaptation and development of church buildings. You will help develop well-planned proposals that balance heritage, environmental, community and financial considerations while supporting the Diocese’s mission and Net Zero Carbon ambitions.

Job Summary

The Casework & Building Strategy Adviser provides specialist advice on the conservation, repair, alteration and sustainable management of church buildings across the Diocese of London. Working within the Parish Property and Fundraising Directorate, the role supports parishes through complex building projects, Faculty processes and funding applications, helping to secure the long-term sustainable future of church buildings.

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.