Parish Share Strategy Lead

Church of England; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of England is seeking a Parish Share Lead to develop and deliver a multi-year Parish Share program across Nottinghamshire and beyond. You will co-ordinate the Parish Share Team, embed the diocesan vision, and strengthen relationships with parishes, the Diocesan Board of Finance, and external partners through clear communication and transparent reporting.

You will oversee stakeholder engagement, design a robust communications plan, monitor progress, ensure fundraising compliance, and

Qualifications

• Own and deliver a multi-year Parish Share project plan that engages all key internal and external stakeholders, refining the current 10 Year Trajectories where necessary
• Advise the Parish Share Team on priorities, risks, and dependencies
• Monitor and influence parish progress in relation to Parish Share, facilitating follow up conversations and signposting parishes to diocesan colleagues or vice versa for further advice or support as required
• Design and deliver a clear and coherent Parish Share communications plan, building on and refining current materials, articulating the purpose of Parish Share, the need for contributions, and the tangible impact of giving to the Diocese, linking with the wider ‘Journey of Generosity’ communications
• Partner with the Finance and Operations Director to develop insightful Parish Share reporting for papers and forums outside the Parish Share Team, such as the annual Budget and Accounts, Finance Committees, and Bishops Councils
• Act as a key point of contact between parishes and the diocese on Parish Share, fostering positive and trusting relationships
• Coordinate a program of face-to-face meetings and events between senior diocesan leaders and clergy with parishes
• Use data, insights and feedback to evaluate impact and report to the grant maker on outcomes and learnings, also feeding back into the Diocese learnings from other Dioceses and other Parish Share Leads across the Northern Province
• Lead on ensuring the Parish Share system is compliant with the Code of Fundraising practice.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver a multi-year Parish Share project plan that engages all key internal and external stakeholders, refining the current 10 Year Trajectories where necessary
• Advise the Parish Share Team on priorities, risks, and dependencies
• Monitor and influence parish progress in relation to Parish Share, facilitating follow up conversations and signposting parishes to diocesan colleagues or vice versa for further advice or support as required
• Design and deliver a clear and coherent Parish Share communications plan, building on and refining current materials, articulating the purpose of Parish Share, the need for contributions, and the tangible impact of giving to the Diocese, linking with the wider ‘Journey of Generosity’ communications
• Partner with the Finance and Operations Director to develop insightful Parish Share reporting for papers and forums outside the Parish Share Team, such as the annual Budget and Accounts, Finance Committees, and Bishops Councils
• Act as a key point of contact between parishes and the diocese on Parish Share, fostering positive and trusting relationships
• Coordinate a program of face-to-face meetings and events between senior diocesan leaders and clergy with parishes
• Use data, insights and feedback to evaluate impact and report to the grant maker on outcomes and learnings, also feeding back into the Diocese learnings from other Dioceses and other Parish Share Leads across the Northern Province
• Lead on ensuring the Parish Share system is compliant with the Code of Fundraising practice.

Job description

The Church of England is seeking a Parish Share Lead to develop and deliver a multi-year Parish Share program across Nottinghamshire and beyond. You will co-ordinate the Parish Share Team, embed the diocesan vision, and strengthen relationships with parishes, the Diocesan Board of Finance, and external partners through clear communication and transparent reporting.

You will oversee stakeholder engagement, design a robust communications plan, monitor progress, ensure fundraising compliance, and