Funding and Grants Officer

Diocesan Board of Finance; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A church organization in the UK is looking for a Funding and Grants Officer to support churches in securing external funding. This role involves advising on funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, and managing funding application processes. The ideal candidate should have excellent administration and communication skills, a strong understanding of grant-funding processes, and be well-organized. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on local communities by enhancing funding support for various projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in educating and advising on funding opportunities.
• Proven ability in writing high-quality grant proposals.
• Skills in managing and initiating databases for funding requests.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary source of advice on funding matters.
• Maintain resources related to funding sources.
• Research current and future funding opportunities.
• Communicate funding developments effectively.
• Manage records of funding applications and outcomes.
• Complete grant applications when necessary.

Skills

Excellent administration skills

Strong communication skills

Understanding of grant-funding processes

Self-motivated and well-organised

Job description

Job purpose

The Diocese of St. Asaph finds itself in an exciting and challenging time, with a model of church centered around Mission Areas and shared ministry. A crucial element in supporting our churches and their vital work is securing sufficient funding for projects. This ranges from building development and maintenance to mission and social projects within local communities.

Role Overview

As our Funding and Grants Officer, you will play a critical role in securing external funding to expand the reach and strengthen the support offered by our Mission Areas and churches within the community. You will lead efforts to identify, develop and attract successful funding applications.

Core Activities

• Guidance and Advisory (approximately 3 days per week): Educating and advising churches on available funding opportunities and coaching them to develop and submit compelling grant applications.
• Direct Bid Writing (approximately 2 days per week): Independently researching and writing high-quality grant proposals for church groups that lack the capacity or skills to manage the application process themselves.

We are seeking a self‑motivated and well‑organised individual with excellent administration and communication skills, and a strong understanding of grant‑funding processes, to join our small, friendly team at our St. Asaph Diocesan office.

Purpose of the role

To act as the central point of contact for all funding matters within the Diocese.

To provide expert advice, information, guidance and funding strategies to churches and Mission Areas. To set clear, realistic expectations for funding and projects.

To support churches and Mission Areas with project planning and the preparation of routine, complex and large-scale grant applications.

To conduct research to identify potential funding sources.

To initiate and manage a comprehensive local database of funding requests, progress and outcomes, including the shared Mission Area Funding database.

Key responsibilities

To serve as the primary source of communication, advice and guidance on funding matters across the Diocese.

To develop, organise and maintain a library of resources related to funding sources.

To research and maintain up‑to‑date information on current and future funding opportunities and relevant legislation.

To provide effective and timely communication to the Diocese on funding developments.

To work closely with the Director of Operations regarding projects and funding activities.

To manage records of funding applications, including reviews, follow‑ups, and outcomes, to support learning and continuous improvement.

To complete grant applications where appropriate.

Key working relationships

• External Funders
• Colleagues in the Diocesan Office Team
• Diocesan Grants Committee
• Mission Area Leaders and Mission Area Conferences
• Church Committees
• Professional Advisors
• RB Property Department