Stewardship Manager

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

Based at the Diocesan Office, Rochester (with travel across the Diocese)

Full time

Grade 8 | Salary: £44,932

Do you have the vision and experience to help churches grow a culture of generosity that supports mission and ministry? Are you able to inspire, equip, and encourage congregations to respond faithfully and joyfully to Christian giving?

The Diocese of Rochester is seeking a Stewardship Manager to play a key role in increasing the financial resources available for mission across the Diocese. Working closely with the Finance Director, Archdeacons, clergy, and parish leaders, you will help shape stewardship across the Diocese by working to embed generous giving practices and support churches to develop sustainable approaches to funding ministry.

This is an influential and relational role for someone who can combine theological understanding, financial insight, and strong communication skills to help parishes identify and overcome potential barriers to generosity and grow in confidence around Christian stewardship.

About The Role

You will support parishes and diocesan colleagues in building a culture of generosity and sustainable giving. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development of a culture of generosity and mutual support across the Diocese
• Working alongside the Finance Director, Archdeacons and colleagues to grow parish giving and develop parish offers
• Teaching and speaking in parishes, deaneries, and online gatherings on Christian generosity and stewardship
• Encouraging and supporting the use of the Parish Giving Scheme and other digital giving tools
• Promoting best practice through parish giving reviews and stewardship initiatives
• Working with the Communications team to promote generosity through a range of media and resources
• Supporting training for clergy and lay leaders on teaching generosity and managing parish finances
• Using data and financial trends to identify barriers to giving and develop practical strategies
• Contributing to diocesan strategy by ensuring generosity and giving are embedded in planning and initiatives
• Creating practical preaching and training resources to support local churches

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience in fundraising, ideally within a Christian charity or similar context
• Has experience working with high-value donors and developing giving strategies
• Understands the theology and biblical principles of Christian generosity and stewardship
• Is confident in teaching, preaching, and communicating about giving in a range of contexts
• Has strong interpersonal and negotiation skills and can motivate others to embrace new approaches
• Has a strong understanding of finance and the ability to analyse giving trends and data
• Is highly organised and able to manage multiple relationships and projects
• Understands the culture and diversity of traditions within the Church of England
• A communicant member of the Church of England (or a church in communion with it, or a member Church of Churches Together in England, the Council of Churches for Britain and Ireland, or the Evangelical Alliance)
• Able to travel to all areas of the diocese, including during evenings and weekends to meet with parishes.

What We Can Offer

• Flexible working and TOIL
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service

The Diocese is 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.

All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks.

The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes.

We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.

If you have any questions about the role or application process, please contact the HR department at [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 8 November 2026

Interviews will be held on: 23 November 2026