Head of Net Zero Carbon Fundraising-

Church of England; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading religious organization in London seeks a Head of Net Zero Carbon Fundraising on a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will lead the fundraising strategy, manage partnerships, and distribute grant funding to support local initiatives. Applicants should have a professional qualification in fundraising and significant experience in philanthropy and community fundraising. The role promotes diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in philanthropy, grants, and community fundraising.
• Ability to raise funds and secure strategic partnerships.
• Experience in leading fundraising efforts at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of the fundraising strategy.
• Distribute grant funding to support community-level initiatives.
• Lead a team of national fundraisers and manage regional fundraisers.

Skills

Philanthropy

Community fundraising

Grant management

Strategic partnership building

Education

Professional Qualification from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising

Job description

Summary

We're looking for a Head of Net Zero Carbon Fundraising to join us on a 12-month fixed term contract.

About the Department/Role

The Net Zero Carbon programme has been established to help the Church of England deliver its commitment to reaching Net Zero Carbon by 2030. It aims to equip, resource, and support all parts of the Church in reducing carbon emissions from energy used in buildings, schools, and work-related transport by 2030.

All parts of the Church will need to raise funds to implement this Net Zero plan. The Giving Directorate works alongside the core Programme Team to develop strategies to coordinate and support plans by dioceses, churches, cathedrals, schools, and departments to secure funding and distribute grants to leverage further fundraising.

What you'll be doing

As Head of NZC Fundraising, you'll be the strategic lead for the Fundraising Workstream within the Net Zero Carbon Programme. Your responsibilities include overseeing the delivery of the fundraising strategy: raising funds, securing strategic partnerships, lobbying government, and leading collaborative fundraising efforts at regional, diocesan, and local levels. You will distribute grant funding through Give To Go Green to support community-level initiatives and lead a team of national fundraisers, managing a network of regional NZC fundraisers across the country.

Key role requirements:

• This is a 12-month fixed term contract.
• You will be expected to travel to Church House, Westminster 1-2 times a month.
• You need a Professional Qualification or membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, along with substantial experience in philanthropy, grants, and community fundraising.

About You

The Church of England values diversity and aims to reflect the community it serves across the country. We welcome applications from all interested and qualified individuals, particularly from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to recruiting disabled people and offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the role's minimum criteria.

Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification.