Church relationship manager jobs in London, greater london
Head of Individual Giving
We’re looking for an experienced and creative Head of Individual Giving to lead and grow our individual giving programme.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you’ll shape and deliver our individual giving strategy, overseeing the recruitment, retention and development of individual supporters. You’ll lead on our major appeals, including an annual national campaign to Catholic parishes across the UK.
You’ll also play a key role in developing new fundraising products, optimising donor journeys, and ensuring our CRM and data systems support excellent stewardship and insight-driven decision making. This is a senior position with significant scope to shape the programme and make your mark.
About You
We’re looking for a confident and strategic fundraiser with a strong grasp of individual giving and a collaborative approach. You’ll bring:
- Proven experience delivering successful individual giving or direct marketing campaigns in the charity sector
- Strong skills in supporter stewardship and donor retention
- Experience of managing budgets, teams and external suppliers
- A creative, data-driven approach to growing income
- Excellent communication skills
We improve the lives of seafarers and fishers through our network of local chaplains and seafarer centres, expert information, advocacy, and support.



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A Daylight Fundraiser will answer to and work alongside the CEO to convey the Daylight Vision and build relationship with key Christian figures. With guidance and information from other members of the team, the Daylight Fundraiser’s primary responsibility will be to research trust and grant funding opportunities, tailor applications to donors and nurture relationships in a way designed to inspire funding partners to take the gospel with us into UK prisons.
Daylight is a national charity currently predominantly funded by Churches and individual Christians, with a small but significant income stream from trusts and foundations. Having recently re-visioned for a post COVID / intranet-in-prison age we recently celebrated our 20th Anniversary and are positioning for growth.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata if part-time)
- Daylight salaries are index linked annually.
- Pension contribution
- Opportunity to serve with a Daylight In-Prison Team if desired (half day a week, pro-rata)
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Media Officer
Are you an excellent storyteller with a passion for public engagement and making a difference? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
The Methodist Church is looking for a talented and proactive Media Officer to join our busy and ambitious Communications Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the national voice of one of the UK’s largest Christian denominations, ensuring that we tell stories of a Church that is called to be growing, inclusive, justice-seeking and evangelistic, reaching people in meaningful and engaging ways.
You will be at the heart of media operations - driving national press coverage, responding to breaking news, and crafting compelling stories from around the country that highlight the Church’s mission and values.
You’ll have excellent skills in finding and telling stories, in print and through audio and video. You’ll have experience working in a busy press office or newsroom and be willing to travel.
This role offers the chance for you to make a real impact – sharing powerful stories of transformation, faith, and social justice across national platforms. You’ll be supported by a highly skilled, passionate and welcoming team, with plenty of opportunities to grow and develop professionally.
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), annualised hours and a 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: 22 February 2026.
Interview Date: 3 March 2026. Interviews in person in London.
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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Spear is partnering with HTB St Francis Community Church, to deliver the Spear Programme in North Kensington!
At HTB Social Transformation, their mission is to prioritise those who are marginalised within society, creating safe spaces where people are known, are loved and feel that they belong.
The Spear Programme is delivered in Spear North Kensington which offers young people professionally recognised coaching, for free, to support them into sustainable work or education. They leave Spear equipped to thrive in work and life.
Key Information
Location: North Kensington, office-based
Salary: from £29,000
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Closing date: Tuesday 17th February (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)
Assessment Day: Thursday 5th March
For more information please read through our Work With Us Information Pack and Job Specification.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Role Responsibilities
Delivery of the Spear Programme – Group and 1:1 coaching
- Preparing and coaching Spear Foundation sessions and 1-1s, ensuring that young people are engaged, retained and work-ready by the end of this initial phase of the programme.
- Building relationships with young people on the programme and managing culture and attitudes in the training room.
- Adapting the Spear coaching material according to the needs of the Trainees and managing behaviour effectively.
Delivery of Spear Career
- Delivering weekly Spear Career sessions (including running workshops with past Trainees), maintaining records and reporting on statistics, and creatively developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees.
Training the Assistant Coach
- Contributing towards the training and developing of the Assistant Coach by modelling excellent coaching and giving regular feedback.
Trainee Recruitment
- Developing relationships with Job Centres and local referral agencies to ensure that the maximum number of Spear Trainees are enrolled on each programme. This involves liaising with referral agencies, active face-to-face recruitment and monitoring recruitment statistics.
Person Specification
- An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and HTB St Francis Community Church.
- You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further.
- You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing.
- Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun.
- You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills.
- Good administrative and organisational skills, working well under pressure with the ability to prioritise workload.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and organised Children and Families Worker to lead and grow our ministry with children and families in the parish. This role is perfect for someone who loves helping children explore faith, has experience working with different age groups, and enjoys building relationships in the community.
Key Responsibilities
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Run Children’s Church on Sundays during term-time — including leading sessions and coordinating a team of volunteers.
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Develop a new older children’s group, including volunteer recruitment and curriculum planning.
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Help lead monthly All-Age Services in collaboration with the Vicar.
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Run a monthly Bubble Church service and manage related outreach and admin.
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Co-lead Tufnell Tots (stay-and-play group) on Thursday mornings.
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Build relationships with local primary schools (Tufnell Park and Yerbury) through regular lunch clubs, assemblies, and visits.
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Support and co-run termly community events such as our Pancake Party, Fireworks Night, and Back to School Party.
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Develop creative, new initiatives — such as after-school activities or holiday clubs — to help children and families engage with faith.
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Ensure full compliance with our safeguarding policy and support safeguarding admin.
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Encourage sustainability in children’s events and teach the importance of caring for God’s creation.
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Support an inclusive approach to working with children with additional needs and disabilities, adapting content and approaches as needed.
About You
Essential:
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A living Christian faith and a desire to help children grow in their knowledge and experience of God.
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Good knowledge of the Bible and enthusiasm for sharing its stories.
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A strong understanding of safeguarding principles.
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Excellent team player who relates well to both children and adults.
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Experience in recruiting and supporting volunteers.
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Confident organisational and communication skills.
Desirable:
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A qualification in children’s ministry or a related field.
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Experience working with a range of age groups — from toddlers to pre-teens.
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First Aid certification.
Why Join Us?
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A caring, inclusive church committed to your growth and well-being.
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Flexibility, creativity, and scope to shape and develop this ministry.
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A part-time role that makes a full-hearted difference in the lives of local children and families.
Deadline for completed applications: 23 February 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Interviews: We expect to interview in late February to early March.
It is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian.
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults through the use of the Safer Recruitment practice guidance. This role is subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Operations Director is a senior leadership role at St Stephen’s, helping turn vision and strategy into effective day-to-day delivery. A highly relational role, combining strong operational leadership with collaboration, trust-building and a genuine care for people. The person we are looking for will lead across people, finance, systems, buildings and operations helping the church respond to the Holy Spirit and deliver our mission well.
St Stephen’s is a vibrant Church of England church in East Twickenham.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Data Services is part of the Central Services of the Church of England, providing statistical information, data, analysis, research and consultancy.
The team works collaboratively with the National Church Institutions (NCIs), dioceses and parishes collecting and assembling data to support the Church's missional, pastoral and operational activities through high-quality information and analysis. This is used locally, at parish, diocesan and national levels, involving the Team in a wide range of customer contacts and interfaces.
In the context of the Church of England's Transforming Effectiveness Programme, the Data Services Team will work to promote data collection that is economic, efficient and effective, producing high-quality services and deliverables geared to a varied range of customer needs. Within Data Services, the Partner & Projects team will be the main interface between all of Data Services and its customers across the NCIs, dioceses and parishes, ensuring that opportunities for collaboration are identified and acted upon. It will lead on the management and delivery of projects and/or data requests coming into the team as well as capturing and maintaining team business plans.
This role is being advertised as a one-year fixed-term maternity cover, or until the substantive post holder returns from maternity leave. It may also be offered as a secondment opportunity for internal NCI employees.
- Working collaboratively across NCIs, dioceses, and parishes to ensure work opportunities are identified and acted upon.
- Maintaining detailed records of all projects and/or data requests coming into the Data Services team.
- Providing project support to the wider Data Services team.
- Attending key meetings and events to actively promote the work of the department both internally and externally.
- Ensuring all projects held within the Data Services team adhere to the NCIs Project Management framework.
- Building and maintaining a network of quality external researchers.
- Working with key stakeholders to review and improve data collection processes and ensuring these are accurately documented, tested and implemented.
- Providing professional expertise and support to colleagues leading on other projects and work within the Data Services Team, including Data Operations and Data and Analysis.
- Providing analysis, insight and statistical advice in response to NCIs', Synodical, Parliamentary and official enquiries and working parties, including the drafting of responses and material for publication.
- Assisting, advising, and providing professional support for the creation and development of tools and resources that will help churches, parishes and dioceses better understand and engage with their data.
- Helping to organise and contribute to Data Services events and promotions, including those for diocesan and NCI colleagues and members of General Synod.
Essential
Skills/Aptitudes:
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent collaborative working with a willingness to support colleagues in the Data Services Team on projects and work where agreed, including work led other than by Partner & Projects
- Excellent customer skills, understanding customer needs, identifying and delivering solutions and building customer relationships
- Excellent research skills and knowledge of quantitative research methods demonstrated through professional experience and/or a good degree or equivalent involving statistics or research methods
Knowledge/Experience:
- Experience of working on multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Experience with Microsoft Office products, including advanced Excel and its project management functionality
- Experience in providing data and/or technological solutions to meet customer requirements
- Experience in designing and delivering large, complex research projects
- Experience of working with senior stakeholders to deliver project outcomes
- Effective oral communication using telephone, digital communications, online and in-person presentations
- Effective written communication via email, query responses, contributions to publications and strategy papers, online uploads, and reports
- Experience in data collection for research purposes
- Awareness of data protection legislation
- Knowledge of survey methodology and data collection methods
- Experience of Outlook shared inbox management
Personal Attributes:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Self-motivated with a proven ability to plan and handle several tasks to meet deadlines
- Excellent time management
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to deliver high quality results
- Ability to manage working relationships effectively
- Flexibility and a capacity to manage change
- Sympathy with the aims and practices of the Church of England
- Happy to occasionally travel to dioceses in connection with Data Services resource and assistance
Desirable
Skills/Aptitudes:
- Social media for business (Twitter/Instagram/Facebook/webpage/online publishing)
Knowledge/Experience:
- Knowledge of qualitative research methods
- Knowledge of Church of England structures and ministry as context for work of the Team
- Knowledge and experience of using additional Microsoft packages (including PowerPoint, Access)
- Knowledge of using internet-based tools to design and deliver surveys (e.g., Survey Monkey)
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



Be a part of a collective and supportive team by joining the London District.
Our Resolutions Officer will take the lead in seeking reconciliation and resolution from complaints received to the London District by following Methodist Church processes. This role will also oversee any employment disagreements with the aim of offering reconciliatory practices. You must have good knowledge and experience of complaint handling (that’s a given), but you’ll also need to possess resilience in dealing with individuals who need support and have the ability to empathise with all involved in these processes, remain calm under pressure and be able to handle difficult and sensitive situations. We value independent thinkers, working on your own initiative, but also those who can work collaboratively with a team.
Why work with us?
A brilliant central office in Westminster, great (supportive) colleagues, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, pay, pensions and generous down time, committed to equality diversity and inclusion, and did we mention the great colleagues?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Safeguarding is a vital part of the Church's Mission of healing, justice, and hope. As a Diocese, we aim to be a beacon of best practice in safeguarding children and adults at risk.
Working hours: 35 Hours per week, with the opportunity for hybrid working and flexible working
Part-time working may be considered for an exceptional candidate, with a minimum of approximately 28 hours per week with one working day being a Monday.
Salary: £36,225 to £38,850 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience
Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working, 11% non-contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday rising to 29 after five years’ service.
ROLE DUTIES
- To guide and advise parishes on their safeguarding enquiries and referrals.
- Manage, investigate, lead, and conclude designated cases
- To maintain up to date records relating to your designated caseload on the church’s National Safeguarding Case Management System, and the recording of case supervision.
- To form and maintain productive, professional relationships with parishes, especially Parish clergy, Senior clergy, and parish volunteers, particularly the Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSOs).
CRITERIA
- A minimum of two years’ experience of safeguarding children and adults in the voluntary or statutory sector.
- Experience in risk evaluation/assessment relating to offenders/offending behaviour.
- Experience of managing safeguarding situations as part of a caseload.
- Experience and understanding of safeguarding procedures in relation to children and adults
For more information and to apply please see the job description and application form on the Chelsmford Diocese Website.
Closing Date: 23 February
Interview Date: 6 March 2026
We reserve the right to invite candidates for preliminary interviews.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close the role early and we cannot consider candidates who do not complete and return a completed application form.
Please refer to the CDBF Privacy Policy found on the Chelmsford Diocese website for guidance on how we will process your data.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Use your financial leadership skills to protect and restore the environment.
A Rocha UK (ARUK) is a unique Christian environmental charity, with a mission to mobilise Christians and churches to care for the environment.
With climate change accelerating at an ever-faster pace and biodiversity collapsing, we bring a message of hope. Our Christian perspective provides our mandate for action and our posture of confidence, assured that God reigns and is at work.
Best known for our growing Eco Church programme which currently supports more than 9,000 churches to improve their environmental practice, our mission is to equip Christians to protect and restore the environment - for God, nature and all people.
With a staff of 23 people (17 FTEs) and a growing income of £1m, we now seek a Finance and Services Director, to develop our financial management and central services to underpin the new strategy and goals we plan to launch later this year.
This strategically important role will require finance planning and management expertise, the ability to thrive in a small and growing cause-led charity with diverse streams of income and a staff body of which more than half is home based. You will bring a strongly strategic mind and the collegiality to contribute to the wider leadership of the organisation. As well as bringing a passion for the environment, the way you live and lead will be shaped by your Christian faith.
If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you. For more details see the job pack attached. Closing date 13th February.
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Are you an organised, compassionate leader who thrives on making a difference in your community? Hornsey Foodbank is seeking a proactive Foodbank Coordinator Manager to oversee our daily operations, support volunteers and ensure the smooth running of the food bank,and strengthen our partnerships across the local area. The job is home-based but must be able to attend Hornsey Foodbank, Middle Lane Methodist Church, N8 as required.
About the Role
This is a new and vital role for Hornsey Foodbank, leading the smooth running of our operations and supporting our volunteer team. You’ll manage stock and ordering, coordinate volunteers and, ensure safe and compliant practices and help build positive relationships with our partners, donors, and community.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and support our dedicated volunteers.
- Oversee stock control, ordering, and relationships with suppliers.
- Ensure our processes (including volunteer management, day-to-day finance, and safeguarding) run smoothly.
- Act as the first point of contact for partner agencies and the public.
- Maintain strong operational standards, including food hygiene and data protection.
- Support Trustees with reporting, compliance, and communication.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience of managing or coordinating volunteers.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Confidence managing stock, ordering, or logistics.
- Strong communication and people skills.
- Understanding of safeguarding, GDPR, and inclusive practice.
- A proactive, practical, and collaborative approach.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office or similar tools.
Desirable:
- Experience in foodbank, charity, or community work.
- Knowledge of food safety or health & safety.
- Experience with digital rota systems.
What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- The opportunity to shape a new role and make a tangible impact locally.
- Ongoing training and development.
Please apply by sending a CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) explaining how your experience and skills (including those gained through non-paid work) relate to the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an opportunity for someone who thrives being part of a small team and making a big impact.
As Executive Operations Administrator at St Luke's for Clergy Wellbeing every day will be busy and different. The role will be ideal for someone who can use their initiative, has a good eye for detail, and likes a varied workload.
The responsibilities of this role include:
- finance administration such as processing invoices and preparing monthly management information
- fundraising administration including thank yous for supporters and monitoring legacy income
- facilitating the effective operating of the office at Church House
- supporting the CEO with GDPR, Health and Safety and other organisational compliance areas
This is a key role within the life of St Luke's for Clergy Wellbeing, if this role is working effectively the rest of the organisation will flourish, so that together we can reach our vision for flourishing clergy, healthy church, transformed communities.
We are looking for someone who uses their initiative, models our values and has an eye for detail. The role carries a high level of responsibility and autonomy and so suits someone who is confident taking ownership and supporting others.
We welcome applicants who are in sympathy with what we do, and comfortable working within a Christian charity.
A leading charity in clergy wellbeing and mental health
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a Creative Communications Lead to help shape how St Stephen’s communicates, both internally and externally. You’ll combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, creating high-quality design, social media, and film content that brings our vision and ministry to life.
This role is ideal for someone with a passion for creative communication, strong practical skills, and the ability to turn ideas into engaging, impactful content
St Stephen’s is a vibrant Church of England church in East Twickenham.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary:
The Supporter Partnerships Officer (SPO) plays a vital role in delivering an exceptional experience for new and existing supporters of London City Mission.
Purpose of the job:
As a key member of the Fundraising team, you will be the first point of contact for individuals and organisations who give to the charity; handling enquiries, processing donations given over the telephone, updating supporter records, nurturing long-term relationships and providing insight to other members of the fundraising team.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a people-centred environment, enjoys providing outstanding supporter care, and is energised by working in a mission‑driven fundraising setting.
Your work ensures supporters feel valued, informed, and inspired to continue their journey with us. Conversations around personal faith, Biblical convictions around supporting gospel ministry and requests for prayer often form part of the dialogue between the SPO and supporters.
Key responsibilities:
Supporter care and engagement
- Be the first point of contact for supporters' (existing and new) enquiries by phone, email, letter, website and any other fundraising channels. Ensure they experience an excellent standard of response and experience.
- Be responsible for ensuring donations are thanked promptly and for establishing excellent standards of supporter care.
- You will look for opportunities to send stories and communications that show the Mission’s appreciation including leading on the LCM wide thank you events to Individual Giving supporters.
- Keep thank you letters up to date with new stories to show the impact of their donations.
- Respond to the cancellation of donations thanking the supporter for their gifts and ensure that the cancellation was planned.
Data and insights
- Ensure all supporter information and interactions are captured accurately, up to date and stored in the fundraising CRM in line with GDPR and organisational policies to allow LCM to maximise income. This includes creating new records, assist with managing online donation pages and communicate with supporters on communication preferences and gift aid.
- Run regular reports to track supporter engagement, retention, and income trends.
- Use insights to improve supporter stewardship and fundraising journeys.
Proactive fundraising support
- Identify opportunities to deepen supporter relationships, including upgrading gifts, promoting campaigns, or encouraging long term commitments.
- Support the delivery of fundraising appeals, events, and supporter journeys.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the fundraising team to deliver outstanding supporter experiences.
- Maximise income by ensuring gift aid declarations are correct and up to date giving supporters every opportunity to opt in.
Donation processing and administration
- Accurately set up new direct debits and Gift Aid declarations.
- During staff absence support the recording and reconciliation of donations if necessary.
Fundraising and supporter partnerships team
- Represent LCM at external events and conferences each year where the SPO will be expected to communicate LCM’s vision with a passion for and understanding of the gospel message, as well as share their personal journey of faith in Jesus Christ.
- Provide support and take part in meetings, activities and events in the Fundraising and Supporter Partnerships Team.
- Fully participate in the spiritual life of the Mission including attending the annual week of prayer, the monthly Team Day and daily staff prayers.
This role is based in London City Mission office in Tower Bridge Road and will involve occasional UK travel.
Person specification:
Essential experience
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
- Experience in customer service or supporter care
- Experience of using a CRM /donor database
- Good working knowledge of excel spreadsheets
- Attention to detail
- A practising, evangelical Christian, and a committed member of a local church whose leadership is willing to commission you for this position
- Inspired by London City Mission’s vision and values
Desirable experience
- Medium level skills in MS Office applications
- Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics D365 CRM
- Experience of processing direct debits
- Experience of coordinating volunteers
- Experience of working in a fundraising team
- Be willing to host the LCM weekly online prayer meeting and to lead team devotions
Benefits:
Here are some of the benefits we would offer you in this role:
- 25 days annual leave
- Blended approach to work - with some flexibility over days in the Office and working from home
- An attractive pension scheme with LCM contributing 11.5% of salary
- Clear Christian values underpinning all we do
- Regular LCM and team prayer events; monthly whole of LCM team days with worship, teaching, prayer, and updates; and an annual week of prayer in January
This job description is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive. It is an outline indication of activity and will be amended in the light of LCM’s changing needs.
Occupational requirement:
London City Mission (LCM) is an organisation committed to preaching the Christian gospel to the people of London.
The Supporter Partnerships Officer plays a key part in managing Partnerships with individual supporters for the London City Mission. It is essential that he/she must personally own, communicate and implement the aims and objectives of the Mission as he/she will be the first point of contact with supporters, including written, telephone and face to face. LCM deeply values its relationships with supporters, some of whom have been giving to and praying for the work for decades.
Many of our supporters know our staff by name because of personal conversations they have had around their personal faith and how we have responded to requests for prayer. We seek to build relationships with individuals over time and connections are often made as we share stories of personal Christian faith and how this motivates us to be a part of gospel work.
On this basis, we consider there is a prima facie case that the person appointed in this role be an evangelical Christian.
Employees are required to agree to the Mission’s Statement of Faith and Conduct.
This job description does not form part of a contract of employment.
The Cathedral has a particular responsibility to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults in the Cathedral community. It shares this responsibility with the Diocese of St Albans. This work is wide‑ranging, and the Cathedral Safeguarding Officer (CSO) plays a central role in maintaining good safeguarding practice.
This part‑time role (15 hours per week) becomes vacant as the current postholder retires after four years, with time planned for handover with the person appointed to the role now. The CSO works with senior staff and the governing body to help lead policy development, training, reporting, and compliance with Church of England guidance. They report to the Canon for Mission and Pastoral Care and receive regular professional supervision from the National Safeguarding Team, with occasional networking with other CSOs.
Safeguarding is recognised as a shared leadership responsibility. The CSO meets weekly with senior clergy to review cases and will also work with the newly appointed non‑executive Safeguarding Lead on Chapter, the Cathedral’s governing body.
A core part of the role is promoting safeguarding awareness across the Cathedral community and understanding all activities involving children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The CSO provides professional advice on concerns raised, ensuring responses follow law and national policy, and works closely with diocesan and national safeguarding teams on complex cases. They also ensure appropriate support for survivors and proper management of those who pose risk.
About You
The Cathedral is seeking candidates with strong knowledge and professional experience in relation to safeguarding issues and proven experience working collaboratively in teams.
The post will require some flexibility in working patterns and will therefore require occasional weekend working and the ability to respond to urgent cases.
The successful candidate will hold a relevant professional qualification and relevant experience and expertise in child and/or adult protection.
How to apply
If you have questions about the post, please contact the Head of HR, Michelle Ovenden. For further details including an application form and job pack please visit the Cathedral website vacancies page.
Applicants should submit a covering letter and application form (which can be downloaded from the cathedral website) to the Head of HR, Michelle Ovenden
Closing date: 20 February 2026
Interviews (in person): 11 March 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
