Church Finance Transformation Manager-

Church of England; Bishopthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent religious institution in Bishopthorpe seeks a skilled individual to design and implement financial processes for a new Ministry Training Fund. This role requires experience in leading strategic change and enhancing operations. Offering a salary of £75,000 with extensive benefits including flexible working options and pension contributions.

Benefits

Salary of £75,000 per annum

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Family friendly programme with enhanced leave

Access to Medicash health plan

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and delivering successful strategic change.
• Ability to improve processes and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement process changes and governance.
• Lead simplification of funding administration for ministry training.
• Develop technology-enabled processes for efficient operation.
• Collaborate to oversee fund allocation and monitor savings initiatives.

Skills

Experience in leading strategic change

Improving processes within a team

Job description

Overview

A Diocesan Finances Review was undertaken in 2025 which resulted in several key changes to financial flows between dioceses and the National Church Institutions. The purpose of this role is to design and implement the process changes, operational arrangements and governance necessary to support new ways of working for the NCIs and Dioceses. The main change relates to the simplification of the administration of funding in relation to ordained ministry training. Dioceses will contribute to a single Ministry Training Fund which will meet the costs of ordained ministry training (fees, accommodation costs, maintenance and travel expenses), with administration carried out by the National Team, to provide a one-stop-shop for ordinands to understand entitlements, apply for grants and claim expenses. The post holder will be responsible for designing and implementing new technology-enabled processes and ways of working to support the efficient and effective operation of the Ministry Training Fund. £10 million of funding was provided within the national Church of England\'s spending plans for 2026-28 to enable detailed analysis and planning to be undertaken (including pilot initiatives) focused on addressing structural overheads in the Church, and opportunities to reduce duplication and complexity. This role will enable appropriate governance processes in relation to the allocation and oversight of these monies. The Spending plans also incorporate savings targets (£4 million + in 2026-28 and £20 million + by 2029-31) in some key areas relating to Bishops and Archbishops\' ministry costs and National Church costs. This role will work with the relevant groups charged with delivering those savings, to ensure adequate oversight and monitoring, and report back to key governance bodies on a regular basis.

Key role requirements

• You will need experience in leading and delivering successful strategic change, improving processes and ways of working within a team and with other teams
• This role can be based in either of our office locations: Bishopthorpe in York, or Westminster in London

Responsibilities

• Design and implement process changes, operational arrangements and governance to support new ways of working for the NCIs and Dioceses.
• Lead the simplification of administration of funding for ordained ministry training and implement a one-stop-shop service for entitlements, applications and expenses.
• Develop technology-enabled processes to support the Ministry Training Fund and ensure efficient operation.
• Collaborate with governance bodies to oversee allocation of funds and monitor savings initiatives and related governance reporting.

Benefits

• A salary of £75,000 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
• 30 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department\'s needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• Family Friendly Programme: enhanced Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave, plus a structured induction programme and access to development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash health plan, including reimbursements for routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, therapy treatments, and access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & stress helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Eligibility for Eyecare vouchers.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club and engage in staff networks and groups.