Stewardship Growth Lead for Diocesan Mission

The Church of England; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

TOIL

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme and Coun

Job summary

The Church of England, Diocese of Rochester, is seeking a Stewardship Manager to strengthen generosity across parishes. Based at the Diocesan Office in Rochester with travel across the Diocese, this full-time Grade 8 role collaborates with the Finance Director, archdeacons, clergy and parish leaders to embed sustainable giving practices for mission.

You will lead parish giving development, teach on generosity, promote the Parish Giving Scheme and digital tools, and analyse giving trends to

Qualifications

• Significant experience in fundraising, ideally within a Christian charity or similar context.
• Experience working with high-value donors and developing giving strategies.
• Understands the theology and biblical principles of Christian generosity and stewardship.
• Confident in teaching, preaching, and communicating about giving in varying contexts.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with ability to motivate others.
• Strong understanding of finance and ability to analyse giving trends and data.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple relationships and projects.
• Understands the culture and traditions of the Church of England.
• A communicant member of the Church of England (or in communion with it).
• Willingness to travel to all areas of the diocese, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a culture of generosity and mutual support across the Diocese.
• Work with the Finance Director, Archdeacons and colleagues to grow parish giving.
• Teach and speak in parishes, deaneries, and online gatherings on generosity and stewardship.
• Encourage and support the Parish Giving Scheme and other digital giving tools.
• Promote best practice through parish giving reviews and stewardship initiatives.
• Collaborate with Communications to promote generosity through media and resources.
• Support training for clergy and lay leaders on generosity and parish finances.
• Use data and financial trends to identify barriers to giving and develop strategies.
• Contribute to diocesan strategy by embedding generosity in planning and initiatives.
• Create preaching and training resources to support local churches.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor management

Giving strategy development

Teaching and preaching

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Financial analysis

Organisation and multi-projects

Church of England culture knowledge

Travel across diocese

Job description

The Church of England, Diocese of Rochester, is seeking a Stewardship Manager to strengthen generosity across parishes. Based at the Diocesan Office in Rochester with travel across the Diocese, this full-time Grade 8 role collaborates with the Finance Director, archdeacons, clergy and parish leaders to embed sustainable giving practices for mission.

You will lead parish giving development, teach on generosity, promote the Parish Giving Scheme and digital tools, and analyse giving trends to