Development and Fundraising Manager, Portsmouth

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + BH

Free life assurance

Employee wellbeing programme

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

The Diocese of Portsmouth is seeking a Development & Fundraising Manager to lead fundraising activity across the Diocese, with a focus on parish fundraising, grants, planned giving, and digital giving. You will work with parish priests and finance teams to build a stronger culture of giving and ensure sustainable income for mission and heritage.

Join a collaborative team and help shape initiatives that support parish vitality, donations, and community engagement, with a clear emphasis on donor

Qualifications

• Experienced fundraising professional with a track record of building donor relationships.
• Ability to lead and coordinate fundraising across a diocese.
• Strong knowledge of Gift Aid compliance and modern giving methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising activity across the Diocese, focusing on parish fundraising and major appeals.
• Support parishes to strengthen regular giving and diversify income sources.
• Drive digital and contactless giving, legacy administration and stewardship programmes.
• Collaborate with parish priests, volunteers and finance teams to promote best fundraising practices.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor stewardship

Grant funding

Digital giving

Legacy giving

Major appeals

Job description

Development & Fundraising Manager

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Hours: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Travel requirement: Travel will be required throughout the Diocese.

HELP SECURE THE FUTURE OF OUR PARISHES

Can you inspire generosity, build strong relationships, and help our parishes thrive for generations to come?

We are looking for an experienced, energetic and enthusiastic fundraising professional to lead and coordinate fundraising activity across the Diocese. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference by helping parishes strengthen regular giving, unlock new sources of income and build a sustainable future that supports their mission, outreach, community engagement and treasured heritage.

As a key member of our team, you will work closely with parish priests, volunteers and parish finance teams, providing expert guidance and practical support to develop a stronger culture of giving across our parishes. You will champion best practice in donor stewardship, improve Gift Aid compliance, grow planned giving programmes and help parishes embrace modern and digital methods of giving.

This is a highly collaborative and influential role, offering the chance to work with people from across the Diocese and directly contribute to the vitality and sustainability of parish life. Supported by our new Parish Campaign Coordinator, you will help shape and deliver initiatives that inspire generosity and create long-term impact.

If you are a confident relationship-builder with a passion for fundraising, excellent communication skills and the drive to make things happen, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help ensure our parishes have the resources they need to flourish today and for the future.

About the Role

• The Development and Fundraising Manager will lead and coordinate fundraising activity across the Diocese, with a particular focus on parish fundraising, grant funding, planned giving, digital and contactless giving, legacy administration and major appeals. The role will help parishes secure sustainable income for mission, outreach, community engagement and the preservation of parish heritage.
• The postholder will enable parishes to resource their local Mission Plans, including missionary communities, wider community service, buildings for mission and the care of historic churches and parish heritage.
• The role will lead the Diocese’s Parish Stewardship Programme by strengthening regular giving, Gift Aid, digital and contactless giving, legacy giving and long-term parish sustainability.
• The postholder will be part of the Communications and Fundraising team and will work closely with the Finance and Estates team, parish priests, parish finance committees and diocesan leadership.

Applicant Information

Employee benefits include 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, free life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, and contributory pension scheme.

• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• free life assurance
• employee wellbeing programme
• contributory pension scheme

If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd August 2026 at 11.59pm.

We encourage an early application as we may close this advertisement at our discretion before the date stated, if a high number of applicants apply.

You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview. A first interview will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams, and the second stage will involve meeting key stakeholders, delivering a formal presentation, and participating in a panel interview.

The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.

You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.