Church Buildings & Grants Support Officer

INCORPORATED ROCHESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working

Hybrid working

TOIL

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Zusammenfassung

INCORPORATED ROCHESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION is seeking a Church Buildings Support Officer to assist parishes in managing, maintaining and improving church buildings, ensuring sustainable assets for mission and community use.

You will review building reports, prioritise support, identify funding opportunities and coordinate grant applications, while working with DAC, archdeacons and diocesan teams to strengthen parish capacity.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in buildings, property or estates management.
• Experience with grant finances budgeting and reporting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the Diocese.

Aufgaben

• Review church building condition reports and help prioritise support where needed.
• Develop practical action plans for repairs, maintenance and improvements.
• Identify funding opportunities and prepare projects for grants.
• Administer diocesan building-related grant funds and monitor outcomes.
• Provide guidance on church building stewardship and maintenance planning.
• Build strong relationships with churchwardens, PCCs and advisers.
• Collaborate across Diocese teams and promote environmental sustainability.
• Maintain accurate records and produce strategic reports.
• Deliver training and guidance for parishes on building matters.

Kenntnisse

Buildings/estate experience

Grant management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Travel within Diocese

Ausbildung

Relevant qualification in property/buildings/conservation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

INCORPORATED ROCHESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION is seeking a Church Buildings Support Officer to assist parishes in managing, maintaining and improving church buildings, ensuring sustainable assets for mission and community use.

You will review building reports, prioritise support, identify funding opportunities and coordinate grant applications, while working with DAC, archdeacons and diocesan teams to strengthen parish capacity.