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The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Head of Governance to lead its complex governance operations and work closely with the Bishop of London and General Secretary in developing church and charity best governance practice, based from Pimlico (London).

Job Summary

The Head of Governance is responsible for the effective and efficient running of the key governance bodies of the Diocese of London and its main charity, the London Diocesan Fund, providing strategic governance, constitutional and compliance advice to the Bishop of London, General Secretary and Trustees, offering first line advice and training service to deaneries and parishes on synodical governance.

Job responsibilities

• Provide strategic support to Trustees aligned with the Diocese's Vision.
• Ensure adherence to governance standards and oversee Synod planning.
• Stay updated on governance trends, offering strategic advice to stakeholders.
• Manage meetings, ensuring inclusivity and constitutional integrity.
• Lead election processes and facilitate member development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Offer advisory support to clergy and oversee leadership development.
• Manage operational aspects, including line management and financial responsibilities.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of working in a pressured governance environment and to tight deadlines.
• Educated to degree level or experience of governance in a charity or not for profit environment.
• IT proficiency (MS Office suite)
• Empathetic to the mission and values of the Church of England.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willing and able to work evenings and weekends as required.

Desirable

• Experience of working in value-based organisation.
• Fellow or Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute, or comparable experience.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.

About the London Diocesan Fund

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocesan of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. 

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
• Season ticket loans of public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

Interviews will be held on 11/12 July 2024 and second round interviews on 16 July 2024.

Head of Property
Canterbury, Kent
£50,242 - £57,778 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week

The Head of Property is a crucial and pivotal role at the Diocese, as you will lead the strategic management of the Diocese’s assets, taking responsibility for maximising income and capital returns from assets, including property development on investment land and buildings.

Reporting to the Diocesan Secretary, you will oversee the management of the Diocese’s housing and the Glebe estate. You will ensure good quality clergy accommodation through strategic maintenance and planned enhancements, along with the sale, purchase and development of housing stock and glebe land as required.

You will also work alongside others to oversee the management of the programme of improvement works to DBF property and land holdings, in relation to the Diocese’s Net Zero Carbon Action Plan, including engagement with national and regional bodies.

Managing the Property Services Team, which oversees the management of all clergy and other housing within the Diocese, you will ensure maintenance and improvements are performed within agreed timeframes and budgets and provide an excellent and friendly service to clergy and their household. In addition, you will ensure maximised rental income from vacant housing and glebe land which is a key income stream for the Diocese.

As Head of Property, you will offer support to parishes and protect their interests by advising on decision making regarding their buildings, with a particular focus on enhancing utilisation and value, especially for church halls. You will also represent, protect and advance the interests of PCCs, Incumbents and Churchwardens, by partnering with them to provide high-level advice to parishes on the effective management of property matters, particularly in cases where the Diocese acts as custodian trustee on their behalf.

As a key member of the Diocesan Office and Senior Management Team (SMT), Diocesan Finance & Assets Committee, and Property Advisory Group, you will manage the property budget, taking part in budget reviews and budget setting in partnership with the Director of Finance and Finance & Assets Committee.

MRICS qualified and with experience of working in the property sector, ideally as a surveyor or with experience in asset management, residential property management and landlord and tenant relations, you should have demonstrable experience of procuring and supervising contractors in the delivery of property related projects and services.

With proven leadership experience, including strategic property development and resource planning, you should have a knowledge of driving maximum return from property and/or land assets, including experience of property disposals and purchases.

An understanding of Property Law is essential, and you should also be experienced in planning, managing and reviewing substantial budgets and exercising strict financial controls in a property environment.

Sympathetic to the overall Christian mission of the Church of England, including the Diocese’s schools, church communities and buildings, you should be prepared and able to travel regularly throughout the Diocese.

Previous experience within Charities or Not-for-Profit organisations is desirable but not essential.

The Housing and Land assets of the Diocese of Canterbury comprises operational and investment properties, almost all of which consist of ministry housing stock and a small amount of Glebe Land. Assets include circa 170 parsonage houses, the majority of which are occupied by clergy, establishing a unique relationship between the Diocese and church leaders. A minority of the stock (around 50 properties) which are intended for ministry but not currently used, generate substantial rental income. Notably, recent years have seen the move to ensure that we have the right properties in the right places for ministry as well as exploring development opportunities on existing properties that are due to be reviewed, sold or replaced.

Canterbury Diocese is the oldest diocese in England, stretching from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh. We have 350 miles of coastline with historic ports and seaside resorts, alongside rural communities, market towns and commuter-belt urban developments. Affluent areas often sit alongside pockets of major deprivation, offering an exciting and challenging mission context. 

At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives.

Closing date: 9 July 2024

Administrator (14-month FTC)

Are you an experienced administrator, self-motivated, and with a proven ability of successfully organising and managing a wide-ranging workload? Is doing a job that makes a difference important to you? We are looking for a responsible and competent administrator to provide a high level and timely administrative support to the work of the Ministries Team of the Methodist Church.

To be considered for this role, you will be enthusiastic and hardworking, with good time management and organisation skills. You should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to engage with and use effectively various web based software tools is desirable. Logistics and event management experience is also beneficial for this role.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme with pensions matched up to 8%.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups.

If you require reasonable adjustments to made at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know

Closing Date:  Sunday 7th July 2024, 23:59pm

*Please note this closing date was amended from Saturday 6th July to Sunday 7th July 2024

Shortlisting: Monday 8th July 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday 17th July 2024 in London

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young people? If so, St James' Church, Rowledge, Surrey is seeking a dynamic Youth and Children’s Ministry Lead to join our team!

At Saint James’, we are a welcoming, open, and inclusive community dedicated to worshipping God, loving one another, and serving our neighbours – both gathered and scattered. With hundreds of years of history, we are a thriving church, and our worship is a mix of traditional and contemporary. We are set in a village one hour from London, not too far from the coast, and half an hour from Heathrow.

As our Youth and Children’s Ministry Lead, you will have the opportunity to direct, oversee, and grow our vibrant Anglican ministry for children, youth, and young adults. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to be involved with ecumenical work with other churches going into schools in the Farnham area. YOU WILL BE AT THE HEART OF IT ALL.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about empowering teams, building relationships, and creating lasting experiences for our young members. Your Sunday Mornings will never be the same, so if you are Thirsty or #hungry, or keen to find out more about Big Fish or Little Fish, we want to hear from you!

This could be a great place to start your career, so don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our mission-driven team.

Starting Summer 2024, the Appointment will only be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced level DBS check.

Having a clean, appealing, organised environment maintained by friendly enthusiastic staff preserves a good impression and upholds our reputation for outstanding customer service.

As Facilities & Hospitality Assistant you will be well presented, have excellent customer service skills with the initiative to exceed client expectations. You will have an exceptional eye for detail and will support the team in creating a clean and orderly environment for both our internal and external customers.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and self-motivated, who will take pleasure in their work and delights in offering a Christ like service to others either through cleaning or catering.   If you have the necessary attitude as well as aptitude, then this role may be for you.

This position is based at our Broadcast Centre, Hanchurch Lane, Stoke on Trent ST4 8RY, but it will be necessary to travel to our Operations Centre, Westport Road, Stoke on Trent ST6 4JF as workload dictates.

Closing date for applications: – Friday 5th July 2024, noon.  However, we will close the application process early if sufficient candidates apply.

On Site Interviews: Friday 12th July 2024

Interviews will take place at our Broadcast Centre

Salary: £22,620 per annum plus staff benefits. UCB's staff benefits include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6%

UCB is a Christian Charity.  Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy

UCB is looking to appoint an Administration Officer to work as part of our well established and professional Supporter Care Team. This is on a fixed term for 12 months, with the possibility of extending.

If you enjoy the variety of a wide-ranging job role and can quickly adapt to the diversity of functions while offering a willing smile, professional service and calm composure then this may be the role for you.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, be a gifted communicator both face to face and on the telephone and have a passion for responding to the needs of our customers, both internal and external.  The successful candidate will be computer literate with the ability to read and digest information accurately, have a keen eye for detail, have good organisational and administrations skills, together with a positive can-do attitude and the ability to prioritise a diverse and demanding but enjoyable role.

This position will be based at our Operations Centre, Westport Road, Burslem, Stoke on Trent ST6 4JF.

Please carefully read the job description before applying.

Closing date for applications: - Wednesday 10th July 2024 – noon. However, we will close the application process early if sufficient candidates apply.

On-site Interviews: Wednesday 17th July 2024

Salary: £22,950 p.a. plus staff benefits. UCB's staff benefits include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6%

UCB is a Christian Charity.  Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy

At Better Story, we are dedicated to raising funds and shining a light on organisations that are making a real impact in the world. From those who provide vital support to refugees, to those who empower individuals to transform their lives, and those who are driving positive change in their local communities, we stand behind causes that truly matter.

An essential part of our sustained growth is the recruitment of a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser. Could that be you?

As a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, you will play a crucial role in serving our clients by:

• Understanding their work in detail and collecting the necessary information to write compelling cases for support and applications.
• Leading communications with the clients you support.
• Researching suitable trust funds and foundations
• Creating a strategic plan for submitting applications.
• Writing inspiring applications that get results and make a real difference to the organisations we support.

Please see the full job description that is attached. 

Further Details

• Full Time = 35hrs a week 
• Salary: £26,250 + Pension contribution + home working allowance + IT equipment.
• Location: Fully remote. With optional meetings in Corsham and Bristol, UK
• Annual Leave: 35 days per year including Bank Holidays

 Please submit a CV and tailored covering letter. We'll be interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

My client is seeking a dynamic, compassionate and experienced CEO to lead their organisation and ensure its continued expansion in the local community.

The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and financial sustainability of the organisation. They are committed to their Christian values and ethos as described in its governing documents, which influences all areas of the operation.

Overall Responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer:

• Develop and implement a long-term strategic plan aligned with the organisations mission, vision and values
• Provide visionary leadership to the team, inspiring and motivating staff, volunteers, and stakeholders towards achieving organisational goals as being a Christian ministry.
• Regularly assess the evolving needs of the community and identify opportunities for program development and expansion.
• Oversee operations, ensuring the effective delivery of services and adherence to organisational policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain robust systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting to measure the impact and effectiveness of the organisation’s programs.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure diverse funding sources and ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders to maximize financial support and engagement.
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees, providing regular updates, reports, and recommendations on key organisational matters.
• Support the recruitment, training, and development of board members, ensuring effective governance and strategic oversight in line with the stated charitable objects and Christian ethos.
• Act as a liaison between the board and staff, facilitating communication, and fostering a collaborative working relationship.

Ideal Criteria and Experience for the Chief Executive Officer

• By the Equality Act 2010, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian. This is essential to the credibility of the organisation and performance of this role and ensures that the charity is following its governing document.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Ability to speak and lead church meetings to promote the work of the organisation amongst the local churches.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of successfully implementing organisational strategies and driving positive change.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and inspire a shared vision.
• Demonstrate experience in fundraising, including grant writing, donor cultivation, and relationship management.
• Financial acumen and experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
• Understanding of governance principles and experience working with boards of directors/trustees.
• Knowledge of UK regulations governing charities and business including knowledge of company administration and charity governance.

For further information on this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV

We are seeking an Access and Engagement Coordinator in the Library of the Religious Society of Friends, to play a key role in developing the management and accessibility of our collections in the future.

You will ensure the delivery of a user-focussed service in our reading room, while also undertaking audience development research and gathering data to support forward planning.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a public-facing role in a library, archive or museum service, knowledge of good practice in supporting and enabling access and engagement, and a creative and collaborative approach to their work. They will be a strong communicator, with skills in delivering public activities and events and in building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. They will also have research and analytical skills and a commitment to embedding evidence-based decision-making in our service and activities.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of new activities and ways of working, with the aim of ensuring the discoverability and accessibility of our collections, through activities that are focussed on impact for the full range of our audiences and stakeholders and on supporting organisational priorities in Quakers in Britain.

Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 9 July 2024.

Interviews: Wednesday 17 July 2024, Friends House.

Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.

For details of how to apply, please visit our website via the 'Apply' button. 

Quakers have a faith commitment to equality, and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.

Quakers in Britain is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expects all of its staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.

Quakers in Britain is committed to equality in all its employment practices.

Job Summary

The HIP Manager manages the Hackney and Islington Programme (HIP); a catalyst programme that galvanizes growth across the Hackney and Islington boroughs through fostering strategic and sustainable partnerships and church plants, resulting in a mixed ecology of churches that are increasingly young, culturally diverse, impacting low-income communities, and seeing a renewal of catholic mission.

We anticipate that growth will be evident in the planting of over 20 new congregations, a significant number of new Christians coming to faith, an increase in depth of discipleship across the thirteen parishes, and tangible signs of social impact.

Job responsibilities

· Support the Archdeacon of Hackney in delivering HIP and managing priorities.

· Establish and manage programme management systems to track changes.

· Oversee recruitment and management of HIP staff, leaders, and volunteers.

· Provide administrative leadership, track delivery, budget, and payments, and organise governance meetings.

· Provide termly progress reports to National Church and Diocesan stakeholders.

· Facilitate collaboration among workstreams (church partnerships, youth ministers, estates work, Catholic renewal) and key stakeholders.

· Develop and maintain strong relationships and effective communication with stakeholders.

· Source and analyse data to assess progress and inform future decisions.

· Identify and submit additional missional funding bids.

· Manage relationships and operational matters for New Worshipping Communities.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

· Educated to Degree or equivalent, or higher

· Excellent people skills: evidenced emotional intelligence and ability to lead and develop others

· Team player with experience of working in complex teams

· Proven ability to handle a project work and plan effectively, at scale and with wide breadth

· Experience of supporting the delivery of strategic change

· Able to handle a diverse workload, prioritise and keep to deadlines while maintaining a professional and confident manner.

· Administratively efficient with strong attention to detail.

· Experience of facilitating workshops and leading meetings

· An imagination with a flair for resourceful problem-solving through innovation and creativity

· Cross-culturally literate and interested and supportive of intercultural vision

· Good data handling and data presentation skills

· IT literate (MS Office Suite used): Experienced with excel

· Fluency in spoken and written English

· Dynamic and self-motivated

· Right to work in the UK

· Fully committed to the Diocesan 2030 Vision

· Empathetic to the vision, mission and values of the Church of England

Desirable

· Experience of operational Church life, (ideally with experience of church planting and growth) and an understanding of the particularities of churches of different traditions

· Understanding of Social Media, / the ability to learn

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.

About the London Diocesan Fund

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocesan of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. 

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
• Season ticket loans of public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

To support our ongoing work, we are looking to appoint a capable and enthusiastic team member to support the implementation of our Serving our Communities work. This ministry has developed out of a desire to help Emmanuel Church find ways to serve our communities, particularly those who are poor, disadvantaged or have little access to statutory support.

The following ministries are currently overseen by our Serving our Communities Deacon:

CAP

• Life Skills and follow-on group
• Befrienders for those in debt

Ukrainian Refugee Support

• Practical support for Ukrainians living in Oxfordshire

ASIOX

• Befrienders
• Practical help for survivors of exploitation

Cross Cultural Communities

• Chat Café for vulnerable migrants
• Welcome Churches - welcome and discipleship for asylum seekers

We are looking for an individual who has deep compassion for the poor and a passion for social justice, who can help us develop these ministries and look for other opportunities to expand this work. Our aim is to respond to the clear call of scripture and ministry of Jesus to attend to the needs of the poor and the oppressed.We want to find ways to help build a safety net for individuals who are vulnerable to being mistreated and exploited.We also want to create clear pathways to help these individuals find faith and a place in local church community.

This is a new role, working 2.5 days per week on a fixed 1 year contract, with the possibility of extension subject to future funding.

The Vacancy
We are offering this unique and exciting opportunity to join in the work of the Connexional Property Support team and the wider Methodist Church in delivering its strategic plan to make the best use of its buildings for mission in local communities across the country.

Working alongside the Director and colleagues within the team, you will be helping to provide the essential support and guidance the team offers to Trustees, Ministers, Connexional colleagues and the wider church.
In particular, your role will provide a crucial focus helping to guide Trustees and Ministers on matters including the planning, development and commercial potential for their individual buildings and wider Circuit portfolios to enable them to make informed choices and contribute to the promotion and delivery of the Methodist Church’s property strategy.

Through your specific knowledge and experience, you will also have input into the provision of guidance, advice, communications, training and good practice for District Property Officers and the wider Methodist Church on property matters.
This is a remote working role, with the post holder focussing on supporting churches in the Midlands and Northern regions. You will be required to travel to our offices in Manchester or London and other locations around the country as necessary.

About You
We are looking for someone who wants to make a positive contribution to the work of the Property Support team and be equally comfortable collaborating in a team environment or under your own initiative. You will be an experienced property professional, with a record of developing and implementing innovative and practical strategies and solutions for the use, reuse and development options for individual properties, larger portfolios and sites, including commercial considerations and management options.

You will be called upon to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders including committees and therefore a mix of excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills are essential.

We are a collaborative team and therefore welcome applications from those who wish to contribute to the work of the team in a positive and proactive way.

If you meet most but not all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. You may have other skills and experience that may be helpful to the team. If you want to know more about the role, then we will be happy to answer any queries – see the contact details below.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

Closing Date: 14 July 2024

Interview Date: 25 July 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Internal Communications Officer

About the Role

We are looking to appoint an Internal Communications Officer who will play a critical role in developing and shaping the organisation’s internal communications for the staff of the Connexional Team.

The post holder will work closely with Senior Managers to ensure that the Team’s values, mission and updates are effectively communicated to all Team members working across several sites and from home, to foster a cohesive and motivated work environment.

The successful applicant will strive to create an environment where communication fosters a sense of community, aligned with the Church’s mission and values to create an engaged and informed Connexional Team.

In this crucial role, the Internal Communications Officer will be responsible for establishing and managing channels for staff feedback to leadership, producing engaging content for various channels, and organising and delivering internal events.

The successful applicant will also provide support and training for staff on communication tools and practices, encourage staff to be ambassadors of the Church, and plan and approve regular communications to be sent out to employees including staff newsletters and newsletters from Team members.

About You

The post holder will have at least three years’ experience of working with an internal communications context within an organisation and will have the ability to develop and implement comprehensive internal communications strategies that align with the organisation’s values.

You will be able to articulate messages clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, that are tailored to various internal audiences.  Exceptional writing, editing and proof-reading skills for a range of communication channels are a must for this role.

You will also have strong organisational skills with the ability to lead projects, work collaboratively and be proficient in digital communication tools and platforms.

The successful applicant will have strong interpersonal and listening skills with experience in building relationships with key internal stakeholders.

You will also have the ability to develop a deep understanding of the Methodist Church’s mission, values, and objectives to ensure alignment in all communications. 

If you have the skills, abilities and experience contained in the role description, we are keen to hear from you.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please email our HR team (contact details available on our website).

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 5 July 2024

Interviews will be in London on Monday 15 July 2024

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Civitas Charity Recruitment are delighted to be working with a central London Diocese involved in a range of projects assisting the local communities from poverty alleviation and social welfare improvement . An exciting opportunity exists for a Fundraising Officer to join the team. As Fundraising Officer, you will work closely with the Trusts Fundraising Manager to drive grants income growth and develop and implement fundraising strategies to maximise income from Trusts and Foundations. There will also be a opportunity to gain exposure to other areas of fundraising including appeals. This is a great opportunity to enter the sector or for those with some experience to develop further. This is a full-time, permanent role located in Central London. Hybrid working (2 days from home) in Central London.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking candidates with excellent communication skills and great project management experience. You will work to develop compelling written applications for asks and build a network and pipeline. Previous Fundraising experience is not essential for this role however would be an advantage. You will be able to confidently engage with a range of stakeholders, including senior staff and trustees. Your personable approach will allow you form effective working relationships and motivate colleagues across the organisation. You will be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with fundraising CRM systems e.g., Donorfy would also be an advantage although again, not essential. You will be able to prepare and maintain detailed reports on projects, including key performance indicators, income and expenditure budgets. We are seeking passionate candidates who are looking to develop their career in the charity sector and who share a passion for social welfare and community development.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.