Regional Net Zero Fundraising Lead

The Church of England; Rochester; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working and TOIL

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

The Church of England is seeking a Regional Partnership and Fundraising Officer to drive the Net Zero Carbon programme across five dioceses. Based home-based with regular regional travel, you will build a strategic regional fundraising and partnership plan, secure funding from grant-makers and other funders, and support parishes in decarbonising buildings.

You will work with Diocesan Net Zero Leads, deliver training, monitor progress and report outcomes to inform regional and diocesan decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience securing funding from grant-making bodies, statutory organisations and/or other financing providers.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deal sensitively and diplomatically with a diverse range of people.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a regional fundraising and partnership strategy to support decarbonisation across five dioceses.
• Build strong relationships with funders, local authorities, regional net zero partners and community energy organisations.
• Research local, regional and national funding and financing opportunities.
• Collaborate with Diocesan Net Zero Leads to prioritise funding needs.
• Deliver guidance, training and events to build fundraising capability within parishes.
• Lead high-impact grant applications benefiting multiple churches and communities.
• Monitor progress and report outcomes to inform regional decisions.

Skills

Fundraising

Partnerships

Grant writing

Stakeholder engagement

Networking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Church of England is seeking a Regional Partnership and Fundraising Officer to drive the Net Zero Carbon programme across five dioceses. Based home-based with regular regional travel, you will build a strategic regional fundraising and partnership plan, secure funding from grant-makers and other funders, and support parishes in decarbonising buildings.

You will work with Diocesan Net Zero Leads, deliver training, monitor progress and report outcomes to inform regional and diocesan decisions.