Projects Officer

Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance; Bury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working

Professional development

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

The Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance invites applications for a Project Officer to govern a portfolio of church and community projects in the North West. You will coordinate governance processes, monitor delivery, and prepare bids for additional funding, working with the Strategic Programme Board and stakeholders across parishes, schools and chaplaincies.

You will lead a small team, drive improvement initiatives, and support learning and career development within a values-driven charity.

Qualifications

• An efficient project officer with strong organisational skills and good understanding of governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage governance processes for the project portfolio and develop bids for additional funding opportunities.
• Represent the Strategic Programme Board at meetings within the diocese and beyond.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of a small team and support learning and career development.

Job description

We are the Diocese of Manchester, serving a vibrant, dynamic and creative community in the North-West of England. Our vision is to be a worshipping, growing, transforming Christian presence at the heart of every community. Our work is about building a culture of hope and an expectation of growth in our parishes, schools and chaplaincies. We're looking for talented and innovative people to bring fresh ideas, diversity and inspiration to help us achieve this.

Work on projects that make a difference

We're looking for someone with a proven track record of providing high level support in delivering funded projects, to guide the effective coordination, monitoring, and governance of the Diocese of Manchester's transformation portfolio. The role will play a key part in ensuring projects are delivered effectively, on time, and in line with agreed objectives, reporting requirements, and funding conditions.

Why this role is different

• Every church is different, in terms of location, style and tradition
• You'll be involved in all stages of project development from the first sparks of inspiration to successful project delivery
• You'll have opportunity to share your knowledge and ideas to improve our processes and deliver our strategy
• You'll work with people, not just systems, building relationships and making a tangible impact.

What you'll be doing

You'll be managing the governance processes for our project portfolio and developing bids for additional funding opportunities. You'll undertake time-limited projects and improvement initiatives as well as representing our Strategic Programme Board at meetings within the diocese and further afield. You'll also provide guidance and day-to-day supervision of a small team. We're keen to invest in our team and this role will provide various opportunities for learning and career development.

What we're looking for

An efficient project officer with excellent organisational skills and a good understanding of governance processes. A great collaborator with excellent influencing skills and a talent for progressing initiatives. A forward-thinking problem-solver who can engage both professionally and empathetically with our projects and communities. Experience of staff supervision would be a bonus but not essential.

What you'll get

• Initial salary of £34,990 with opportunity to move to the top of the band
• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible working
• Strong commitment to professional development
• A supportive team and clear opportunities for progression

Why join us?

This is more than an office-based role, it's a chance to work with diverse and interesting projects, develop your career, and be part of an organisation that values long-term stewardship, sustainability and community impact.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Graham Rustom, Director of Strategic Delivery at [e-mail]

Closing date: Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 5:00pm.

Interviews: Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at St John's House, 155-163 The Rock, Bury BL9 0ND.