Regional Fundraising & Partnerships Lead (Net Zero)

Church of England; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / hybrid / TOIL

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Job summary

Church of England seeks a Regional Partnership and Fundraising Officer (Net Zero Carbon) to lead regional fundraising and partnership work across five dioceses. The role focuses on securing funding for church decarbonisation projects and building capacity within parishes.

You will collaborate with Diocesan Net Zero Leads and the Net Zero Programme Manager to deliver strategic funding opportunities, monitor outcomes, and support cross-diocesan initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience securing funding from grant‑making bodies and other financing providers.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities with clear explanations of complex information.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with funders, local authorities, and regional partners.
• Research local, regional and national funding opportunities.
• Prioritise funding needs across five dioceses in partnership with Net Zero Leads.
• Communicate funding opportunities to parishes in collaboration with Diocesan staff.
• Deliver guidance, training and events to build fundraising capability within parishes.

Skills

Fundraising

Partnership building

Networking

Communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

Independent working

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Church of England seeks a Regional Partnership and Fundraising Officer (Net Zero Carbon) to lead regional fundraising and partnership work across five dioceses. The role focuses on securing funding for church decarbonisation projects and building capacity within parishes.

You will collaborate with Diocesan Net Zero Leads and the Net Zero Programme Manager to deliver strategic funding opportunities, monitor outcomes, and support cross-diocesan initiatives.