Regional Net Zero Carbon Fundraising Officer

Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich; Ipswich; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional church organization is seeking a Fundraising Officer to support the Net Zero Carbon program. The role involves developing funding opportunities, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and requires regional travel. Ideal candidates will have fundraising experience and a passion for the environment. This is a home-based position, with management meetings in Ipswich.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of stakeholder engagement and developing large-scale funding proposals.
• Passion for the environment and reducing carbon emissions.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with potential funders and stakeholders.
• Shape an approach to NZC fundraising across the region.
• Secure funding from grant-making bodies.
• Train and advise on securing funding locally.
• Build relationships with the national NZC Team.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Fundraising experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Salary £35,000 - £38,000 FTE
35 hours per week
Three-year fixed term contract

Overview

The Church of England’s Net Zero Carbon (NZC) programme has been established to help the Church deliver its commitment to reaching its NZC goals. It aims to equip, resource and support all parts of the Church to reduce carbon emissions from the energy used in its buildings, schools and through work-related transport. All parts of the Church will need to raise funds to implement this Net Zero plan. To this end, the Dioceses of Chelmsford, Ely, Norwich, St Albans and St Edmundsbury and Ipswich are collaborating on the shared ambition to achieve NZC across our diocesan estates and are looking to appoint a Fundraising Officer to work across the region to identify funding opportunities and secure funding towards delivering net carbon zero projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with a range of potential funders and internal and external stakeholders across the region.
• Shape an approach to NZC fundraising across the region.
• Actively secure funding from grant‑making bodies and deliver training and advice on securing funding locally.
• Communicate effectively and build relationships with the national NZC Team and other stakeholders.
• Be highly organised, flexible and sympathetic to the ethos of the Church of England.

Qualifications and Other Requirements

• Experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of stakeholder engagement and experience of coordinating and developing large‑scale funding proposals.
• Passion for the environment and reducing carbon emissions.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Role will be home‑based and can be anywhere within the region; requires regular travel across the region.
• Role will be employed by the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich; line management meetings will be in Ipswich.

Safeguarding and welfare

The five dioceses are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of the whole church. Everyone who participates in the life of the church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all. Safeguarding is an integral part of the mission and ministry of the church in this diocese and is in line with our Growing in God strategy. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. All appointments are subject to acceptable pre‑appointment checks, including a satisfactory DBS check where required.

Application information

For an informal conversation please contact Lucy De Las Casas, Director of Development, on 07955 279985. Applications marked ‘Confidential Application’ to be sent to: HR or by post to Diocesan Office, St Nicholas Centre, 4 Cutler Street, Ipswich IP1 1UQ. Please note: Applications will only be accepted on our application forms. Please do not apply directly from online jobsites or send CVs. Information submitted by candidates as part of the recruitment and selection process will be shared securely with members of the selection panel from the Dioceses of Chelmsford, Ely, Norwich, St Albans. Privacy policies are available on the website of each diocese.

Closing Date: Tuesday 18 November 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 3 December

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