Head of Parish Support

The Church of England; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of England in Liverpool diocese is seeking a Head of Parish Support to provide strategic leadership for central parish finance, giving and data support, and to shape systems that empower parishes.

You will lead the development areas of parish contributions and regular giving in New Worshipping Communities, and advance governance, compliance and stewardship across the team.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in finance, giving and data within church context.
• Ability to develop vision and lead a user-centred team.
• Experience implementing governance, compliance and stewardship practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead in parish contributions and regular giving in New Worshipping Communities (NWCs).
• Progress the support this team already provides on stewardship, financial management, data management and intelligence.
• Develop legal schemes required for pastoral reorganisation (parish boundaries and building use).

Job description

Role Summary
The Head of Parish Support brings strategic leadership to the central support provided to all the parishes of Liverpool diocese in relation to finance, giving and data. As the shape of mission and ministry changes across the Church of England, we are looking for a senior leader to develop the vision - building on current strengths and bringing a fresh approach to lead a user-centred team to craft and improve systems of parish support.

The Head of Parish Support brings strategic leadership to the central support provided to all the parishes of Liverpool diocese in relation to finance, giving and data. As the shape of mission and ministry changes across the Church of England, we are looking for a senior leader to develop the vision - building on current strengths and bringing a fresh approach to lead a user-centred team to craft and improve systems of parish support.
You will lead in the developmental areas of parish contributions and establishing regular giving in New Worshipping Communities (NWCs), as well as progressing the support this team already provides on good stewardship practice and financial management, data management and intelligence, and the development of legal schemes required for pastoral reorganisation (changes to parish boundaries and building use).
To succeed in this role you will be passionate about generosity, stewardship, governance and compliance. You will be able to communicate how the bible shouts loudly about our responsibility as Christians to give and live generously, and for the need for churches to grow and serve their communities. Financial giving resources the mission and ministry of every church, and the Parish Support Team enables churches to steward these gifts honourably.
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WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY SHOULD WE RECEIVE SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS.