Faith-Based Jobs

Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) is the UK network for British Muslim charities working for social good in the UK and internationally. Through our network of almost 300 charitable organisations, we aim to collectively build a more accountable, transparent and efficient British Muslim charitable sector, to improve our ability—both as individual organisations and as a sector—to contribute to a more just and sustainable world.

Along with our member organisations, we work with a wider network of partners that includes non-member NGOs, regulatory bodies, civil society partners and the academia.

Sector and Capacity Development Manager

MCF has a small, diverse team, but our impact is far-reaching. The Sector and Capacity Development Manager will play an important role in supporting members and the wider British Muslim charity sector, reporting and working directly with the CEO. This is an exciting opportunity to join us on our long-term programme of sector improvement support and development, building the future for British Muslim-led charities to grow and flourish. 

As our Sector and Capacity Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing change management, organisational development and capacity building support to the voluntary, community and third sector in 4 core areas including governance, organisational development, volunteering and fundraising.

You will also be responsible for coordinating and over-seeing advice and guidance to groups around these topics, ensuring that they are informed of the regulatory and legal information necessary, encouraging full compliance with legislation through a designed health-check framework. You will be supported by the wider MCF team as well as trusted external partners and specialists. The aim of the role is to support the broader work of MCF in developing a strong Muslim-led charity sector, including delivery of workshops and policy development relevant to the speciality areas connected with this post.

If you have a passion for creating systemic change, organisational support, innovative solutions and a strong knowledge and experience of the challenges impacting UK Muslim-led charities and the communities that they serve, we would love to receive your application. 

Our busy Legal & Operations team, part of Support Services based at Baptist House Didcot, are looking for a Paralegal to join them to support their work with Baptist churches, associations, and colleges.

This is a new role within the Legal and Operations team, and the Paralegal will be supporting the Legal Services Manager with a wide and varied caseload of work.

SAT-7 UK is looking to recruit a Supporter Engagement Officer to inspire and influence individuals and the UK Church to show love, strengthen faith and bring joy to millions of people across the Middle East and North Africa.

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-organised and personable individual to help support and build our relationships with individual supporters.We are looking for someone with good administrative and organisational skills to help increase the impact of direct mail (appeals), the development of welcome and regular giving programmes, fundraising projects, and in using personal communications (including phone) to connect with supporters. Experience working in the charity sector, ideally in a fundraising capacity, is desirable.

Applicants should have excellent communication and implementation skills, enjoy the challenge of working in a growing team at a time of transition, and thrive in the context of a voluntary sector environment.  The role requires someone motivated by their Christian faith with a personal interest and heart for the people of the Middle East and North Africa.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the High Level Donor (HLD) touchpoint plan by ringing supporters on a weekly basis
• Track and record communications with prospects and donors in the supporter database
• Use the database to identify HLD prospects and to run regular reports about individual giving as guided by the Fundraising Manager
• Contribute to the delivery of direct marketing campaigns (supporter and external appeal mailings), including preparing appeal briefs, kick-off meetings, liaising with colleagues, external copywriter and external agency/mailing house
• Help develop and grow the joy bringer (regular giving) programme through the use of new data insights, reporting, anniversary gifts and online events
• Ensure individual supporter relationships (including HLDs) are appropriately managed, thanked and asked
• Support key supporter/donor care management processes and programmes
• Support the expansion of digital fundraising campaigns
• Support the development of other fundraising opportunities including legacies / in-memorium giving, emergency appeals and projects e.g. for supporter-sponsored events

If this sounds like the right role for you and you would like to find out more, please see the Application Pack and apply via the SAT-7 UK website.

We are seeking a creative and innovative Digital Media Officer (DMO) to bring fresh ideas to our digital communications and marketing efforts. In this role, you will combine your expertise in video, audio, and digital content creation to elevate our digital presence. The Digital Media Officer (DMO) reports to the Digital Communications & Marketing Manager and has responsibility for SAT-7 UK digital media and contributes towards our website, social media and digital marketing. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Digital media content

·Create engaging rich media content across a range of digital channels, including SAT-7 website, app, email, social media and other external digital marketing platforms.

·Produce / repurpose and edit high quality video content, especially for resources, campaigns, appeals and events to engage and inspire supporters.

·Increase the flow and impact of inspiring digital media content, including podcasts, animations and shorts/reels, tailored to our existing supporters and emerging audiences.

Website

·Oversee SAT-7’s websites ensuring they are inspiring platforms to raise profile, income and deepen engagement.

·Create and update web content, such as articles, media, resources and landing pages, to drive engagement.

Social Media

·Work closely with other team members to deliver consistent and impactful social media content and engagement opportunities, across various platforms, chiefly Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Digital Marketing

·Design and produce digital marketing assets, for advertising, external agencies and other channels as required, to deepen engagement with existing supporters and donors, acquire new supporters and to raise funds for SAT-7 UK.

If this sounds like the right role for you and you would like to find out more, please see the Application Pack and apply via the SAT-7 UK website.

‼️Join Our Team as an Engagement Centre Assistant‼️

Location: Compassion House, Fleet, Hampshire
Hours: Starting from 21–35 hours per week, Monday to Saturday between 8:00 am–6:00 pm (typically Monday–Friday)

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service while making a difference in the world? Compassion UK is looking for a dedicated Engagement Centre Assistant to care for our supporters and guide them through their sponsorship journey.

What You'll Do:

⭐ Engage with supporters via phone, email, live chat, social media, and more.
⭐ Help supporters grow in their connection with Compassion’s mission.
⭐ Provide excellent service that inspires action to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

What We’re Looking For:

✅ Proven customer service experience.
✅ Strong computer and admin skills (Outlook, Teams, Word).
✅ Great communication skills, by being friendly, professional, and clear.
✅ Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
✅ A practising Christian, passionate about living and promoting Compassion’s ethos.

Why Join Us?

⭐ Flexible hybrid working and sociable environment.
⭐ Free parking, onsite gym, and shower facilities.
⭐ Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution.
⭐ Private medical and dental cover.
⭐ Weekly team prayers, devotionals, and worship events.
⭐ Fun perks like Tea & Treat Wednesday, milestone celebrations, and more!

‼️How to Apply:

Submit your application by 10 am on 28 April 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review and interview candidates as they apply.

Make a lasting impact while working in a faith-filled, mission-driven environment. Apply today and join us in releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

The remarkable St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust is searching for a brilliant Major Donor Manager to join an established high-performing team to lead on a new focus of acquisition and stewardship.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Monday 10th February 2025.

Location: A blend of working between Home and Trafalgar Square Office (60/40)

About St-Martin-in-the-Fields Trust

St Martin-in-the-Fields is more than a building. It’s a centre of ideas and vibrant, diverse communities. Its fine architecture and prominent location place it at the heart of the city and nation. It has a vibrant tradition, but St Martin’s has always been innovative in response to changing needs.

Architecturally, spiritually, culturally and socially, St Martin’s has helped to form the world around it. And it’s why we open our doors to welcome people on the very edge of society, including those who are homeless or sleeping rough.

St Martin-in-the-Fields Trust exists solely to support the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields. We raise money to help St Martin’s maintain its historic buildings, develop the world-class music programme for the mission and ministry of the church and help fund the work with homeless and vulnerable people.

About the role

The Major Donor Manager will play a vital role in fundraising activities to support their mission. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage major donors and cultivate meaningful relationships, thus maximising donations.

At St Martin-in-the-Fields, the focus within the Trust team is to put the supporter and donor at the centre of everything we do, ensuring they feel inspired by our work.

We aspire that all donors are engaged and committed to our cause, ultimately making a commitment to do something amazing.

Who we are looking for

We are searching for exceptional major donor fundraisers who pride themselves on cultivating and building first-class relationships with remarkable donors.

Ideal candidates will be well-versed in public speaking and senior stakeholder engagement, bringing gravitas to all engagement opportunities. Candidates will also be hard workers who thrive when cultivating and building a pipeline of new support.

This is a hugely significant organisation with an incredible history, offering a fascinating and unique opportunity within major donor fundraising.

If you are interested in homelessness, heritage, arts, classical music or faith, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and work for a vibrant, interesting and iconic charity.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 10th February 2025.

Use your leadership skills to help us be a beacon of what social care, life with learning disabilities, and a more human society can be.

About Us

L’Arche is a worldwide federation of people, with and without learning disabilities, working together for a world where all belong. We believe that people with learning disabilities have much to teach us and contribute to the world.

In the UK there are 11 Communities where 300 adults with learning disabilities and 700 staff and volunteers create vibrant places of welcome, belonging and celebration. L’Arche Communities are incubators for a model of change: mutual relationships lived across differences like disability, ethnicity, and faith traditions and a mutual mission to be a beacon of what social care, life with learning disabilities and a more human society can be.  

Within the context of shared life together, each of our Communities also offers high quality, person-centred support for our members with learning disabilities enabling them to lead fulfilling and empowered lives.

Context

Over the last decade L’Arche has transformed from a network of local Communities with a largely volunteer workforce to a unified and professional organisation. We have built a cohesive national entity, with governance and management centred in a talented National Leadership with oversight from a committed and supportive National Board. As a result, we have weathered covid, the cost of living crisis and the quality of our care and support is better than ever before.

The Role

We now seek a leader who can help realise the L’Arche 2030 plan for brilliant care, beautiful community and effective organisation. This will involve enabling and empowering the excellent National Leadership Team, strengthening and developing rigour in our commercial model, and translating our 2030 plan into a well-sequenced and well-resourced set of initiatives.

The Person

It will require a commercially savvy leader of integrity, conviction and empathy. You will ideally bring some knowledge of social care and have outstanding strategic and communication qualities. And you will be thirsty for our mission and values as the role will ask more of you and change you more than any other role you have encountered.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. For more details please see the job pack attached. Applications to be received by 18th February. 

Director of Ministry Development

We are seeking a visionary leader to join our team as the Director of Ministry Development.

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

Position: Director of Ministry Development

Salary: £59,375 - £62,500 per annum, dependent on experience plus good range of benefits

Location: Milton Keynes/Hybrid (1 day per week in the Milton Keynes Office)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 36.5 hours per week

Closing Date: February 5, 2025. Please note, we reserve the right to close the ad ahead of the closing date if a strong candidate is identified.

First Interview: w/c 17 February 2025

Second Interview: w/c 24 February 2025

About the Role

This pivotal role will drive our mission to expand and deepen partnerships with churches, Christian networks, and ministry leaders across the UK, aiming to secure 7,000 new child sponsors by the end of Financial Year 2026.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Strategic Leadership
• Church and Network Engagement
• Team Leadership and Development
• Donor and Stakeholder Engagement
• Operational Management

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a strategic, innovative leader who combines operational excellence with spiritual maturity. You will inspire internal teams and external partners to achieve transformative outcomes.

We are looking for someone with:

• Church Leadership and/or denominational leadership experience.
• Experience in marketing and communications.
• A strong personal commitment to the Christian faith, embodying World Vision UK’s mission to serve children in Jesus’s name.
• Proven success in a senior leadership role within a mission-driven, fundraising, or sales-focused organisation.
• Exceptional communication and public speaking skills, with experience in preaching or engaging with church and ministry audiences.
• A proven track record of building partnerships with church leaders, networks, or influencers to advance organisational objectives.
• Strong team leadership experience, including managing and developing teams with diverse skill sets.
• Expertise in operational planning, budget management, and performance monitoring.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to lead our ministry development efforts, we would love to hear from you.

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria provided above.

Please note that you MUST have the Right to work in the UK documentation as unfortunately, this role is not sponsored, and your application cannot be considered any further without it.

All candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.

About the Organisation

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

In addition to the salary offered, we offer the following:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays, rising with length of service to 30 days
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Private Health Scheme
• Pension - 7% employer contribution
• Eyecare test reimbursement
• Life Assurance up to 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Wellbeing Support – Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Ministry Development, Ministry and Mission, Director of Ministry Development, Director of Ministry and Mission, Head of Ministry Development, Head of Ministry and Mission, Church Engagement, Church Engagement Manager, Director of Church Engagement, Head of Church Engagement, Church Partnerships, Marketing, Communications.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The Diocese of Truro is committed to resourcing and encouraging church communities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and needs a highly skilled person to encourage a Diocesan-wide spirit of generosity.

We are looking to appoint a Generous Giving Adviser to implement our generous giving strategy in alignment with the National Giving Strategy. This aims to broaden the understanding of and engagement with stewardship across the diocese and help build a thriving and generous church.

The majority of the role will be about getting out and meeting with Parochial Church Councils (PCC's), treasurers, clergy and congregations to encourage and enable them to identify and then find the resources, both financial and non-financial, necessary to fulfil their mission. The role involves the continuing promotion and take up of the national Parish Giving Scheme and technology for giving.

You will have a passion for mission and stewardship, excellent communication skills, the ability to inspire and engage, and confidence in talking about faith and giving. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves working with people to make a real difference to the church communities that make up our diocese. This role will focus on working across West Cornwall to compliment colleagues serving the rest of the county.

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in an interesting role as part of a unique organisation that prides itself on being a supportive employer. At the Diocese of Truro, we value work-life balance and employee wellbeing. We offer additional benefits such as flexible working, up to 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, a range of wellbeing activities and the Church of England Pension Scheme with 9-15% employer contributions. More information on our website at 'About us'.

Due to the nature of the role there is an occupational requirement for the role holder to be a practising Christian.

Please note that whilst some home working is permitted this role cannot be done remotely and we do not pay staff to commute from outside Cornwall.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, we would particularly welcome applications from those with a disability, or from a UK minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented in our staff.

Applications are made via the Pathways site. We do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 12 February 2025 at midnight.

Interviews: 25 February 2025 in Truro.

SAFEGUARDING - EVERYONE MATTERS - EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

The Diocese of Truro strives to be trauma informed, and is committed to developing safer policies, cultures, and practices.

Senior IT Systems Engineer: Empowering Missions with Technology

Are you ready to transform missionary aviation through IT excellence?

Imagine your technical expertise ensuring seamless IT systems that keep life-saving missions running in the world’s most remote areas. At Mission Aviation Fellowship International (MAFI), this isn’t just a role—it’s a calling. We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Senior IT Systems Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in advancing our mission.

The MAFI Mission: Where Faith Meets Innovation

Since 1945, MAFI has been delivering hope to isolated communities, bridging the gap between despair and renewal. With a fleet of 116 aircraft, we connect the world’s most remote regions with medical care, disaster relief, education, and the message of Christ. Behind every flight is a robust IT infrastructure—and that’s where you come in.

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It

As our Senior IT Systems Engineer, you’re not just solving IT issues—you’re creating pathways of connection and reliability. Your technical expertise will ensure systems run seamlessly, empowering life-saving missions in the world’s most remote regions. From securing networks to troubleshooting in real-time, your contributions will be the backbone of our efforts to bring hope, healing, and the love of Christ to those who need it most.

Why Join MAFI?

• Purposeful Work: Your skills will directly support life-saving missions.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference.
• Global Impact: Your work will touch lives across the globe, from Africa to the Asia-Pacific.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to develop and refine your expertise in a unique, mission-driven environment.

Education & Qualifications: 

Essential: 

Excellent Communication Skills, including spoken and written English 

ITIL Qualification or good practical experience working in an ITIL environment 

A good general level of education 

Desirable: 

Formal IT Qualification

To apply, please click on 'apply now' and we will send you further instructions on how to register through our recruitment portal. 

Location: Ashford Support Office (other locations may be considered for the right candidate) 

Director of Mission and Ministry

Could God be calling you to shape the future of Mission and Ministry in the Diocese of Oxford?

Position: Director of Mission & Ministry

Location: Oxford

Hours: Full-time

Salary: Approximately £75,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 17th February 2025

Interview Date: 4th March 2025 in person at Church House Oxford

The Role

This is a role in which you can make a difference to the spiritual lives of all the communities across the three counties comprising the Diocese of Oxford. In leading the largest department within Church House, you will be blessed with a vibrant and highly skilled group of lay and ordained members whose focus is to serve the mission and ministry of the local church and the Diocese. Your nurturing and imaginative leadership will bring ongoing life both to our strategic vision, to be a more Christ-like Church for the sake of God’s world, and to the delivery of our most important and complex projects. 

Focal points for the department include the following areas:

• Encouraging and discerning ordained and lay vocations.

• Substantially expanding children and young people’s mission and ministry across the diocese. 

• Shaping and implementing diocesan policy to resource, develop and support ordained and lay missional leaders and discipleship within churches including social justice, the environment and generous giving, as well as evangelism and church growth. 

• The development and delivery of a range of high-quality and accessible programmes to support ministerial formation and lay training.

About You

Theologically literate, lay or ordained, your passion for shared ministry manifests in a positive understanding of the role of both lay and ordained ministry in the Anglican Church. Your experience as a Church of England leader includes identifying and scaling-up opportunities for enhanced mission and setting and implementing strategic direction. This is grounded in excellent leadership and management skills and experience. Able to relate generously and positively to those of theological traditions other than your own, you are an adept communicator who will build and sustain strong working relationships across area teams, parishes, colleagues and other dioceses to ensure the department has the maximum possible positive impact across the diocese.   

There is a genuine occupational requirement that the appointee must be a communicant member of the Church of England or of a church in full communion with it, in accordance with schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Interviews will take place at Church House Oxford on Tuesday 4th March 2025, with shortlisted candidates requested to undertake virtual 1:1 meetings with the Bishop of Oxford and the Diocesan Secretary prior to that date.

We want the Church of England’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in our staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates, who are currently underrepresented.

The Church of England is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. In the Diocese of Oxford we follow and are committed to the Church of England's House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount. This post is subject to an enhanced plus barred lists DBS check.

The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation

School Improvement Officer

We are seeking an experienced senior leader to help us deliver educational excellence and effectiveness across the 155 Church of England schools and academies that belong to the household of faith in the Diocese.

Position: School Effectiveness Officer: Christian Distinctiveness, RE and SIAMS

Location: East Sussex Hybrid

Salary: £44,000 – £46,400 per annum (pro-rata FTE £55,000-£58,000)

Hours: 30 hours per week and flexibility as to how and when the hours are spread within the working week 

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 9th February

Interview Date: Hove on Friday 28th February 2025.  

About the Role

The vision for Education is to be “Deeply Christian, serving the common good.” Based at Church House in Hove, we seek to live out this vision to “Know, love and follow Jesus”.

The principal duties include: 

• Providing support, training and resources for RE and Collective Worship to head teachers and school leadership teams in church schools

• Acting as the SIAMS Manager for the Diocese Education Team

• Providing advice and support to school leaders on strategies for improvement and raising standards in church schools

• Supporting schools in preparation for and in response to Ofsted and SIAMS inspections

• Assisting church schools and governing boards on head teacher appointments

About You

You will demonstrate a proven track record in school improvement and highly effective leadership, and will have a key focus on providing support, training and advice for Religious Education, Collective Worship and the distinct Christian character for our schools and academies. 

You have/be:

• Experience as a head teacher with experience of delivering school improvement and educational excellence

• Up to date knowledge and understanding of the Ofsted and SIAMS process

• A committed Christian, with good theological knowledge and understanding, and the ability to plan create and deliver high quality resources and training for schools

• Confident and committed to the aims and ethos of the Diocese of Chichester and able to represent and communicate the Chichester DBE vision for Education in Church of England Schools

For full details of the job please see the job description and person specification when you click to apply. 

As an employer, and as a Church House team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.

About the Organisation

The vision of the Diocese is to help people within the Diocese to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of the Diocese across more than 360 parishes and 155 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.

Benefits include:

• The opportunity to apply to use the DBF’s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week.

• 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and 2 privilege days per year,

• Flexi-time, free parking, the ride to work scheme

• Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution. 

Chichester DBF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. Our full safeguarding policy can be found here  

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and the post will involve travelling around the Diocese, some evening work and occasional work at weekends.

Please note this is post to which a Genuine Occupational Requirement under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act applies, the requirement being that the post holder is a practising Christian.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Improvement Officer, Effectiveness Officer, School Improvement Officer, School Effectiveness Officer, School Effectiveness and Improvement, School Effectiveness and Improvement Officer, Head Teacher, Teacher, Deputy Head, Head of Year, School, Education, Education Improvement Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

St Stephen’s Church has a thriving Youth Ministry, with approximately 90 11-18s across both Older and Younger Youth and an incredible, committed volunteer youth team. Our vision is to see young people transformed by Jesus and we believe that God is calling us further, to grow our ministry so that we can disciple those youth we already know and connect with those we have yet to reach.

We want our youth to be able to experience and encounter God for themselves in every aspect of their lives and to explore their faith with each other. Throughout all the weekly activities and sessions, our prayer is that each young person would know their Creator, find a space to belong and find joy in the community we have here.

In order for us to continue to disciple our young people and to expand our programmes in new areas, we are looking for a passionate youth worker, to come and join our Youth Pastor in leading and developing the Youth Ministry.

Might you be the person to help us with this?

Assistant Church Buildings Officer

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference? An organisation that nurtures its staff, encourages development and values your contribution. Where no two days are the same due to the myriad of stakeholders you will engage with. If the answer is yes, then please read on! 

You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with us - around 50% of staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference.

Position: Assistant Church Buildings Officer

Location: Oxford/hybrid

Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE) Hours divided over 4 or 5 working days to include Wednesdays

Salary: £19,853.03 (FTE £32,647.21) 

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 9 February 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 18 February 2025 at Church House Oxford, Kidlington

The Role

You will provide administrative support to the Church Buildings Officers and gain experience in the faculty jurisdiction system.  Working directly with the Senior Church Buildings Officer, you will be responsible for:

• being the first point of contact for the Church Buildings team, providing comprehensive support to parishes and the team; 

• validating new applications and responding to enquiries;

• processing List B and minor faculty applications; and

• contacting parishes and other stakeholders as directed by the Church Buildings Officers to progress applications.

You will join a friendly and busy Church Buildings Team, totalling 10 staff.  The Church Buildings Team offers advice and helps to support the long-term sustainable future of the historic church buildings across the diocese helping individual congregations to care for them and adapt them for today’s needs. 

About You

You should be comfortable working in a busy team, adapting to the challenges associated with supporting the care of the 808 church buildings in the diocese. You will be able to take the initiative whilst communicating with and supporting parishes and the Church Buildings Officers.  A keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills and a “can do” attitude are also essential.  While primarily an administrative post, there will be many opportunities for you to enhance your skill set, gain new experiences, and develop a career pathway within the heritage sector.

Benefits and rewards include:

• 25 days holiday per annum, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days, pro rata for part-timers

• In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days

• Hybrid working

• Free parking and subsidised on-site café

• Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5%, including 1% death in service benefit (5% Employee Contribution)

• Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes

• Access to wellbeing support 

• Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision

• Access to low-interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union including loans

• An attractive modern working environment

The Organisation

The Diocese is the administrative area of the Church, broadly speaking, covers the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. There are 815 churches in the Diocese – more than any other diocese in the Church of England. So, in many ways the best description is that it is the family of the 55,000 or so regular worshippers in these churches.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful.

We want our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in the composition of our staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese.

You may also have experience in areas such as Admin, Administrator, Administration, Buildings Admin, Buildings Administrator, Buildings Administration, Property Admin, Property Administrator, Property Administration, Buildings Assistant, Buildings Officer. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.