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Job Title: Church Engagement and Events Officer
Responsible to: Senior Fundraising Manager
Salary: £29,706 – £31,908
Location: USPG, 5 Trinity Street, London, SE1 1DB
Hours of work: Full time – 35 hours per week (Minimum two days per week in the London office). Occasional weekend and evening work with time off in lieu. The post involves up to 20% travel within Britain and Ireland.Permanent contract.
The package also includes
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8% employer contribution to a pension
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25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during the Christmas week
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Season Ticket Loan
USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners with churches and communities worldwide in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion justice. You can find out more about our work by visiting our website.
The Job
Reporting to the Senior Fundraising Manager, this role sits within the Communications, Engagement and Fundraising team. The Church Engagement and Events Officer will play a key role in building relationships with churches, supporters and volunteers across Britain, Ireland and Europe, helping them engage more deeply with USPG's vision and mission.
You will lead the planning and delivery of USPG's events programme, including the USPG Conference, Founder's Day, In Conversation Dinners and the annual Carol Service, as well as supporting the organisation's presence at festivals, synods and other national events. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will help create inspiring and engaging experiences that raise awareness of USPG's global mission.
As the first point of contact for many church supporters, you will provide excellent stewardship, support and resources that inspire churches and communities to engage through prayer, giving and action. You will also contribute to the development of USPG's church engagement activity, helping to strengthen supporter relationships and increase engagement across the church year.
About You
You are a confident and proactive relationship builder with experience in planning events and working with churches, supporters, volunteers or Christian organisations. You are passionate about helping people engage with mission, justice and the global Church.
An organised and effective communicator, you can manage multiple projects and events, build strong stakeholder relationships and work independently while contributing to a collaborative team. You are comfortable engaging with clergy, church leaders, volunteers and supporters, and are motivated by USPG's mission and Christian ethos.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in church engagement, events and supporter relations within a respected international mission agency. If you have the skills, enthusiasm and commitment to help churches connect with God's mission around the world, we'd love to hear from you.
How to apply
Please download and complete the attached application form and email it to HR as indicated on the document.
If you would like to discuss the role, please feel free to contact Natasha Bourne, HR Manager.
Closing Date: 31st August 2026
Provisional Interview Date: 8th September 2026
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We bring people together from different parts of the global Church in mutually enriching conversation and profound encounters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Church of England's Redress Scheme is being established to provide acknowledgement, support and redress to survivors of Church-related abuse. As part of this important work, we are recruiting two Church Disclosure Officers to support the effective management of information requests, disclosure activity and coordination of information requests across the Church.
As a Church Disclosure Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring requests are managed effectively and in accordance with legal, safeguarding and governance requirements. Acting as a Disclosure Officer, you will be responsible for reviewing, assessing and disclosing information in line with agreed procedures, whilst maintaining strong relationships with dioceses, cathedrals, parishes, safeguarding teams, religious communities and national Church institutions.
Working at the centre of a complex network of Church bodies, you will act as a key point of contact for requests received through the Scheme, ensuring they are assessed, routed appropriately and progressed to completion in a timely and survivor-centred way. The role combines information request coordination, stakeholder engagement, information management and disclosure decision-making, requiring excellent organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to work confidently with sensitive information.
- Manage information requests relating to the Redress Scheme from receipt through to completion, ensuring they are progressed efficiently and within agreed timescales.
- Receive and assess information requests to determine the appropriate route for action and identify the Church bodies required to respond.
- Working with a range of stakeholders to coordinate information requests across dioceses, cathedrals, parishes, safeguarding teams, religious communities and national Church institutions to obtain relevant information.
- Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, building effective working relationships and providing guidance on Redress Scheme processes and information requirements.
- Serve as a Disclosure Officer for the Redress Scheme, reviewing information received and making informed decisions regarding its relevance and disclosure.
- Manage the collection, review, collation and disclosure of information in accordance with Scheme procedures, UK GDPR, Data Protection legislation and information governance requirements.
- Liaise with Church bodies to ensure information requests are understood, responded to appropriately and completed to the required standard.
- Exercise sound judgement when handling sensitive, confidential and complex information, escalating risks and issues where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and auditable records of requests, decisions, actions and outcomes.
- Create and deliver a process to ensure information requests are progressed within timescales monitoring performance, identifying delays, risks or barriers and working proactively to resolve issues.
- Produce management information and reports on activity, performance, emerging themes and risks.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to the development of processes, guidance and ways of working.
- Support the identification of themes, learning and good practice arising from Redress Scheme activity.
- Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, safeguarding principles, Church policies and governance requirements, contributing to a survivor-centred and legally compliant service.
Shortlisting - week commencing 7 September 2026
Candidates notified by 9 September 2026
Interviews will be held in person in Church House, London - 16 & 17 September 2026
We are looking for an individual with excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, who is confident working with sensitive information and complex casework. You will have experience of coordinating requests through to completion, exercising sound judgement when reviewing and handling personal data, and ensuring information is managed appropriately and securely.
As a Disclosure Officer, you will be responsible for assessing, managing and disclosing information in line with agreed processes, making a strong understanding of UK GDPR, Data Protection legislation and information governance principles essential. Above all, you will demonstrate professionalism, integrity and discretion, contributing to a survivor-centred approach at all times.
Essential
Knowledge/Experience
- Experience of managing sensitive casework, enquiries or complex requests through to completion.
- Experience of reviewing, handling and disclosing sensitive personal information.
- Good working knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection legislation and information governance principles.
- Experience of coordinating activity across multiple stakeholders, organisations or agencies.
- Experience of maintaining accurate records and managing information in a confidential environment.
- Understanding of safeguarding principles and the importance of survivor-centred approaches.
- Strong written and analytical skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and balanced documentation.
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to build positive and effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and escalate risks appropriately.
- High levels of integrity, discretion and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to work with sensitivity, professionalism and empathy whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Qualifications & Training
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to information governance, data protection, case management, safeguarding or disclosure management.
- Willingness to undertake training required for the role, including safeguarding, data protection and Redress Scheme processes.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the structures and governance of the Church of England.
- Experience of working within a Church body, safeguarding environment, legal setting or other regulated organisation.
- Understanding of information disclosure processes, records management, subject access requests or information rights legislation.
- Experience of working with dioceses, cathedrals, parishes or national Church institutions.
- Knowledge of the Church of England Redress Scheme and its aims.
- Disclosure officer experience/qualification
Registered Charity
101 - 500
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.
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Bible Society believes the Bible is God’s gift for God’s world. We share it because we believe it changes lives for good. We want Christians to be confident in the Bible’s truthfulness and reliability, and we want to change how people talk about it in wider society and invite them to see it as a source of wisdom and joy.
The Supporter Experience Officer will be responsible for ensuring supporters have a fulfilling and enjoyable relationship with Bible Society. Working as part of the Individual Giving team, you will work strategically across the whole ‘supporter journey’. Your goal will be to deliver exceptional supporter journeys driving long-term loyalty.
You will have a demonstrable understanding of what drives and motivates Christian supporters, as well as a deep understanding of retention fundraising principles. Delighting supporters with positive ‘wow’ moments will be a core part of your remit.
Well-organised and self-motivated, you will be a strategic thinker and have proven experience in analysing and reporting on campaigns.
If this sounds like you and you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out why you’re the best person for this position.
For the purposes of your cover letter, we ask that you do not use AI-generated content. We would like to hear your own thoughts, experiences, and motivations in your own words.
Bible Society is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of society.
Closing date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Interview date: First round interview date: Wednesday 23 September 2026 (online)
Second-round interview date: Tuesday 29 September 2026 (Swindon)
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We believe the Bible is God's gift to the world. We want everyone to discover its message for themselves.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As Head of Initial Training, you will lead a committed training team and play a key role in ensuring that our formation, teaching and equipping enable Evangelists and Pioneers to thrive in a rapidly changing church and mission context. You will bring together theological education, creative teaching, formation and practical mission, ensuring that our training remains both academically robust and deeply rooted in the realities of ministry.
This is a role for someone who is passionate about developing people, confident in leading teams and excited by the possibilities of theological education and digital pedagogy. You will need to be an excellent communicator and teacher, able to inspire others, build strong relationships and lead with both vision and practical focus.
Please see the job pack for the full job description and person specification.
Salary: £47, 467 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week with some weekends and flexibility as required for Training weekends and other relevant requirements.
Pension: Church Army is an auto enrolment pension employer. You will be assessed under pension auto enrolment criteria.
Annual Leave: 25 days, plus Bank Holidays (total 33 days)
Contract:Full-Time, Open Ended
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Application Deadline:9am on Friday 18th September 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 1st October 2026, Sheffield
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To apply, please download and complete a Faith Based Application Form for this post. When you are ready to submit your application, please upload a copy on the Jobs page of our website.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We want everyone everywhere to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities through faith shared in words and action.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you be Hope4's lead officer for homelessness prevention, coordinating community based early identification, intervention and partnership responses across Rugby to prevent homelessness before crisis occurs?
Are you a client-focused, proactive and compassionate individual with a proven track record of working with vulnerable people who have multiple disadvantages? If so, Hope4 has an exciting opportunity, as we are seeking a Community Homelessness Prevention Lead to join our team and play a central role in delivering homelessness support services in Rugby. Hope4 aims to end homelessness and food poverty one person at a time and we need an ambitious, compassionate person to help us reach that goal. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
What will I be doing as Community Homelessness Prevention Lead at Hope4?
You will lead Hope4's community homelessness prevention programme, identifying people at risk of homelessness at the earliest opportunity and coordinating timely interventions that prevent homelessness, tenancy breakdown and rough sleeping.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading Hope4's homelessness prevention service, supporting individuals and households at risk of homelessness.
- Managing a caseload and delivering effective prevention-focused interventions and housing sustainment support.
- Developing and coordinating Hope4's Early Warning Network, increasing early identification of homelessness risk across Rugby.
- Overseeing referral, triage and assessment processes to ensure timely and appropriate responses.
- Building and maintaining effective partnerships with statutory, voluntary and community organisations.
- Promoting lived experience involvement and ensuring services are informed by client feedback and co-production principles.
- Delivering homelessness prevention awareness, training and community engagement activities.
- Monitoring performance, outcomes and impact, producing reports for management, funders and stakeholders.
- Maintaining accurate records and working in accordance with safeguarding, GDPR and Hope4 policies and procedures.
- Acting as an ambassador for Hope4 and contributing positively to the wider organisation.
About you:
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and proactive individual with a strong understanding of homelessness and social exclusion. You will have experience supporting people with complex needs, building effective partnerships and delivering person-centred interventions. Above all, you will share Hope4's commitment to preventing homelessness and helping people achieve lasting change.
About us:
Hope4 works to address homelessness and food poverty across Rugby through the Hope Centre and Rugby Foodbank. We provide practical support, advice, advocacy and personalised interventions to help people move towards sustainable independence.
The charity was founded on Christian principles by the local churches and works to address homelessness and food poverty in Rugby. Our staff and volunteers support these values and ethos irrespective of belief or background.
Our Values: Community, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Faith, and Hope
Why join Hope4?
- Be part of an organisation making a real difference in Rugby.
- Help shape an innovative homelessness prevention programme.
- Work alongside a passionate and supportive team.
- 28 days of annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- An additional day of annual leave for your birthday.
- A central Rugby office location, close to shops, restaurants, and transport links.
See attached person specification for more details and shortlisting minimum criteria.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Hope4 is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of homelessness, housing insecurity or other forms of social exclusion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The National Safeguarding Policy and Development Manager will provide strategic leadership and manage a team focused on developing and implementing safeguarding policies for the Church of England Central Services.
As the National Policy Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in the National Safeguarding Team, offering strategic guidance and managing a team of policy professionals. Reporting to the Deputy Director for Development, you will be an integral part of the NST Leadership Team. This role demands substantial experience in senior-level safeguarding work, public speaking, and complex policy writing.
1. To operate at a strategic level, providing expert advice and guidance to senior church leaders, including the Deputy Director for Development on matter of policy and policy development.
2. To lead a team who manages and review effective processes for the development and implementation of a range of national safeguarding policies, codes of practice and guidance, including the development of project plans for policy development and implementation based on sound project management principles.
3. To coordinate the policy team to ensure they undertake the necessary policy and guidance development arising from the implementation of national reviews of the Church, including but not exclusive to: the investigation carried out by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse into the Anglican Church (2020), the review led by Keith Makin in relation to the late John Smyth QC (2024) and the Charity Commission (England and Wales) Regulatory Action Plan for the Archbishops Council (2025).
4. To ensure that the policy team work collaboratively and engage all relevant stakeholders in the policy development and implementation process, including survivors, relevant lead bishops, clergy, church working groups, Regional Safeguarding Leads, Diocesan Safeguarding Officers / Cathedral Safeguarding Officers, including through the establishment of project working groups.
5. To ensure that engagement takes place with technical / functional experts relevant to the policy field, including academics, legal advisors, HR experts, and data protection officers, as well as researching the evidence base for the policy area, ensuring consistency with national, canon and ecclesiastical law and policy.
6. Ensuring the policy produced by the policy team is relevant to all parts of the Church, in particular: dioceses, parishes, cathedrals, religious communities and Theological Educational Institutions, and is informed by learning from within the Church (e.g. from Safeguarding Practice Reviews and diocesan / national audits).
7. Overseeing the work undertaken with relevant stakeholders to develop implementation plans for new and revised policies.
8. Working with NST colleagues at a leadership level to support a cycle of learning and review for national safeguarding policy.
9. Following governance processes for the approval of new and amended policies, including the preparation of timely, appropriate papers and reports for the National Safeguarding Steering Group, National Safeguarding Panel, General Synod and others.
10. Leading work to engage with other departments and working parties across the NCIs to ensure that their work and initiatives reflect national safeguarding policy.
11. Overseeing the safeguarding e- manual, including the maintenance and support contract and ensuring that it is kept up to date.
12. Working with Legal and other relevant functions to amend canon and ecclesiastical legislation relevant to safeguarding, by developing policy instructions, and supporting consultation and the drafting of new or revised legislation.
13. Building relationships and working with survivor groups and individual survivors, and colleagues in the NST:
* to ensure that the survivor perspective is present in safeguarding policies.
* to ensure that the survivor perspective is present in other areas of development and activity such as safeguarding training and quality assurance.
14. Effectively lead a policy team to prepare briefings, responding to and contributing to communications, and answering queries from dioceses and other Church Bodies on relevant aspects of safeguarding policy.
15. This role has line management responsibility for a small team of Policy Officers and a Policy Lead.
16. Represent the National Safeguarding Team Senior Leadership Team at strategic and governance meetings, deputising when necessary.
This is a fixed-term contract ending on 31st May 2027.
Closing Date - 25th August at 5pm.
Essential
Skills/Aptitudes:
1. Able to operate at a senior level, providing a strategic overview on policy matters.
2. Able to effectively line manage a small staff team, providing reflective supervision which enables the individual to professionally develop.
3. Able to build effective, trusting influential relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, at all levels.
4. Able to lead and manage complex projects through all stages including at a national level
5. Able to develop project plans based on sound project and change management principles.
6. Able to lead and facilitate project groups, ensuring they deliver the outcome required.
7. Able to communicate complex ideas succinctly and clearly in writing for a range of audiences.
8. Ability to analyse and summarise large amounts of complex written information from a range of sources and turn into meaningful policy.
9. Able to speak in public to large groups of people in an impactful and engaging way.
10. Ability to communicate with survivors and people of all backgrounds effectively both in written form and verbally.
Knowledge/Experience:
1. Experience of working at a senior level in a complex safeguarding environment.
2. Experience of line managing a team of individuals in order to get the best from them.
3. Experience in safeguarding of children and/or adults and policy and guidance development in the safeguarding sector.
4. Experience of producing clear, effective national policy and guidance for a range of audiences.
5. Knowledge of national safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and policy (e.g. Children Acts, Care Act, Working Together, criminal justice legislation) both current and historical as relevant to non-recent abuse.
6. Knowledge of latest research and practice developments in the safeguarding field.
7. Experience of working across departments and organisations to support strategic policy development, delivering projects that have measurable impacts.
8. Experience of analysis and effective communication of safeguarding recommendations and findings.
9. Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders including senior officials.
10. Experience of engaging with children, young people and adults at risk.
11. Experience of working with survivors of abuse.
12. An understanding and application of trauma-informed theory, approaches and practice.
Personal Attributes:
1. Able to inspire the trust, confidence and commitment of others.
2. Personal authority, gravitas and confidence - able to influence and persuade at all levels and with a range of stakeholders.
3. Relational: expert in valuing and managing relationships with others as the means of delivering change. Emotionally intelligent.
4. Politically astute - understanding, and managing successfully, organisational politics.
5. Principled - strong value base and commitment to doing the right thing.
6. Brave - willing to challenge others constructively and to be self-reflexive, welcoming feedback.
7. In sympathy with the aims of the Church of England
Desirable
1. Experience of safeguarding quality assurance and inspection / audit processes.
2. Knowledge of how safeguarding operates in the Church of England.
3. Understanding of Church of England national structures and policies.
4. Experience of co-production with adults with lived experience.
Education:
Degree level or equivalent experience.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
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.
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Job Title: Community Engagement Officer – Norfolk
Duration: 6 Months FTC
Hours: 18 hours net per week - includes occasional evenings and weekends
Salary: £30,300 FTE (£15,150 pro rata) per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location: Home-based
Overall job purpose
This is a fundamental role within our regional teams, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer.
The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on communities supporting their local CCT church with funds, events, inspiring interpretation, visitor services and preventive conservation. The Local Community Officer will engage and support communities and volunteers to care for 13 historic churches across Norfolk, ensuring each site achieves agreed standards.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 7th September 2026
The interviews will take place in Northampton onThursday 24th September 2026. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing. If your application is successful and you are invited to interview, you will receive an email asking you to complete a series of activities, these need to be completed at least 2 days before your interview.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer
12-month Fixed Term Contract. Full Time, Home-based (with weekly travel)
Location: London and the Northern Home Counties
Salary: £44,945 per annum
If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues. This is a homeworking role and you are expected to be in the London office once a month
About the role
Reporting in to the Church Engagement & Fundraising Advisor, the Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer is a proactive fundraising and church engagement role.
You will be out in churches and communities across London and the home counties, building new relationships, strengthening existing high-value support, and inspiring churches to give, act and pray with Christian Aid.
You will identify and approach prospective churches, pick up the phone to book meetings, speak confidently in church services and local gatherings, and make compelling asks that lead to increased giving and deeper engagement.
This is a remote team to facilitate post holders to be proactively present in local church communities. Much of your impact will come from being out and about: visiting churches, meeting clergy and volunteers, attending local events, speaking at services, and building relationships face to face. You should expect regular travel across London and the home counties, including some evenings and weekends.
We are looking for someone who is energised by being out in the community, not someone looking for a primarily desk-based role.
In this role, success will mean:
- building a strong pipeline of churches and groups with the potential to support Christian Aid;
- securing meetings, speaking opportunities and invitations into church spaces;
- inspiring churches to increase their giving, particularly around appeals and key fundraising moments;
- strengthening relationships with current high-value church supporters so they feel known, thanked and encouraged;
- equipping volunteers and local champions to extend Christian Aid’s reach;
- using insight, data and local knowledge to prioritise the relationships with greatest potential.
A significant part of this role will be proactive new relationship-building. You will not only respond to churches already connected with Christian Aid; you will identify new opportunities, approach churches and leaders, and work creatively to open doors for giving, fundraising, campaigning and prayer.
About you
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience driving fundraising and relationship building.
- Knowledge of church audiences across all denominations.
- Experience of mentoring volunteers to add capacity, skills and aptitude to empower and support them.
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of good donor management or customer care, and understanding of the principles of relationship building.
- Developed communication skills to inspire others to take action and use their skills and resources to fundraise and donate.
- Developed communication skills to communicate complex messages creatively and effectively to diverse audiences.
- An ability to analyse and interpret information and data to prioritise work and achieve results.
- Organisational skills to work under pressure and manage competing priorities to deliver multiple concurrent activities.
- The ability to travel frequently to locations, including some evenings and weekends.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of current fundraising legislation and good practice.
- Knowledge of relevant church networks and denominational structures.
- Ability to effectively portray development messages in a theological context.
- Knowledge of global development issues and Christian Aid’s work.
- Good knowledge of the London and South East geographical region.
This role would suit you if you are a confident relationship-builder who enjoys getting out into communities, opening doors and inspiring people to act. You might come from community fundraising, church engagement, major donor engagement, sales, business development, volunteer mobilisation or a church-facing role with clear fundraising experience.
You will need to be confident talking with churches, meeting ambitious targets, comfortable making asks for financial support, and motivated by helping local communities turn faith, generosity and concern for global justice into practical action.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a talented storyteller, digital communicator, and community builder looking for a role with real purpose? St Marylebone Parish Church is seeking a creative and proactive Communications & Engagement Officer to help shape the voice and presence of one of London's most historic and vibrant parish churches. In this dynamic role, you'll lead engaging communications across digital, print, media, and events, promoting worship, music, outreach initiatives, and community activities that make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Working at the heart of a thriving church community, you'll have the opportunity to create inspiring content, build relationships with diverse audiences, develop impactful marketing campaigns, and help strengthen connections with congregation members, local residents, visitors, businesses, and community partners. No two days will be the same, offering a rewarding blend of communications, engagement, events, and operational support.
If you're an organised and enthusiastic communicator with a passion for building communities and telling compelling stories, this is your chance to use your skills in a role where your work will have a visible and lasting impact. Join St Marylebone Parish Church and help bring our mission, values, and community outreach to a wider audience.
Non Charity Employer
21 - 50
We are a large Parish Church in central London, a community from all over the world and of all ages, journeying together in faith, hope and love.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The generosity of individual supporters, churches and community groups enables Boaz Trust to provide accommodation and support for people seeking sanctuary, and to challenge and change the unjust systems that cause destitution, both locally and nationally. We are looking for a Fundraising Officer who will help us give supporters an excellent experience, maintain accurate fundraising records and develop opportunities for people and communities to get involved in our work. This is an exciting role which will give the right person the opportunity to work across a variety of fundraising activities and disciplines.
The relationships built and fundraising activity enabled through this role will support Boaz’s work with people who are facing or experiencing homelessness because of their insecure, changing or uncertain immigration status. Our work includes providing safe accommodation and person-centred support, while working towards our mission of ending destitution among people seeking sanctuary.
Day to day, you will provide excellent care for supporters as you process and acknowledge donations, respond to supporter enquiries and ensure that our fundraising database is functioning well and information is recorded accurately in it. You will build positive relationships with supporters, churches and community groups, arrange and deliver speaking engagements, promote sponsored events and help people find meaningful ways to raise funds for Boaz. You will work also closely with colleagues to deliver fundraising projects across the breadth of Boaz’s fundraising activity as and when these arise.
We are looking for someone who is warm, organised and attentive to detail, and who enjoys building relationships with a wide range of people. You will be confident communicating by email, telephone and in person, comfortable working with databases and financial information, and able to manage a varied workload. Most importantly, you will be thoughtful and collaborative, and aligned with Boaz’s values and our commitment to the dignity and rights of people seeking sanctuary.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Our vision is that people who seek safety in the UK are welcomed here and are free to live life in all its fullness.
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The Office Administrator will cover the reception and core office administration and be responsible for coordinating bookings and assist with marketing. They will be responsible for greeting visitors to Hinde Street Methodist Church and ensuring that they are warmly welcomed. This crucial and interesting role has the opportunity to be part of a friendly and efficient team in an inclusive and engaging community. Whilst the majority of the work is administrative, there are opportunities to be involved in the digital communications and also in engagement and support of the diverse groups who use the church’s spaces.
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Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to serve as Coordinator, leading the mission of Street Pastors in Kingston. The ideal candidate for this role will be a person of integrity who is able to demonstrate experience and potential in leadership of Christian outreach and mission. They should have experience leading and managing volunteers in a relevant context. They should possess effective organisational and communication skills and demonstrate a passion for building and sustaining partnerships around community outreach.
Context
Kingston Street Pastors is a churches initiative which has been operating since 2006 deploying Christian volunteers in the town centre in the night time to Care, Listen and Help. We enjoy excellent relationships with key stakeholders in Kingston’s night time economy including our local council, police and businesses. Within the wider Street Pastors movement we have made significant contributions over the years to develop policy and practice and have worked closely with neighbouring Street Pastors initiatives and with the Ascension Trust. For governance purposes Kingston Street Pastors operates as an affiliated project of Oxygen, a Kingston based youth work charity.
Our key strategic priorities are to maintain and build on the positive relationships we have with our local council, the police and businesses in the night time economy, taking advantage of opportunities for collaboration, accessing funding and other forms of support. We are perennially focused on the recruitment of new volunteers to serve as Street Pastors and Prayer Pastors to sustain and grow our capacity to deploy teams to the streets.
About the Role
This role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practicing Christian (as outlined by 2010 Equality Act, Section 9)
Our new Coordinator will work closely with the Street Pastors Deputy Coordinator, leading the regular operations of Kingston Street Pastors and the deployment of teams while also overseeing the strategic development of the initiative in response to emerging needs and opportunities.
Applicants should have people skills and demonstrate an ability to solve problems using a range of creative solutions including working with volunteers or using technology in new ways. The ideal candidate will have an ability to work flexibly and manage their time and resource effectively amidst competing priorities.
A strong applicant will also be able to demonstrate the following:
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A good understanding of the work and ethos of Street Pastors and how this resonates with your approach to Christian mission.
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A passion for the role the Church plays in our local community and an ecumenical ethos which is appreciative of a diversity of Christian traditions.
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The ability to partner with key stakeholders in the community to increase the resources, reach and depth of charitable projects.
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A high level of proficiency in project management with competent administrative and IT skills.
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A good understanding of the night time economy, its users and key stakeholders.
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Experience and skills in charity/ church project leadership with specific reference to the recruitment, development and management of volunteers.
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An understanding of monitoring and reporting on the impact of charitable work.
Relevant experience in fields such as youth work, homelessness support, drug and alcohol services and promotion of community safety are also highly desirable.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references including at least one reference from a church minister.
To apply for this role please provide your CV and write a cover letter of no more than 1500 words (or up to 2 pages) explaining why you are interested in the role and how your skills, attributes and experience make you a suitable candidate. Please ensure that your covering letter addresses the criteria both in the attached Coordinator Job Pack and the Coordinator Job Description.
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Across the Diocese of Newcastle, churches are at the heart of their communities—offering hope, practical support and a place of welcome through every stage of life. Behind this ministry is the generosity of all those whose giving enables churches to continue making a lasting difference.
We're looking for a creative and motivated Communications and Engagement Officer (Voluntary Giving) to inspire greater generosity by strengthening relationships with supporters and telling powerful stories that demonstrate the real impact giving makes in people's lives and communities.
Working as part of a passionate and collaborative team, you'll create engaging content across a range of channels, develop inspiring communications, and build relationships with churches and communities across the diocese. You'll meet people whose lives have been transformed through local ministry, capturing authentic stories that bring our mission to life and inspire others to support it.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a newly created, externally funded role at a time of innovation and growth. If you're an excellent communicator who enjoys creating compelling content, building meaningful relationships, and using insight and data to inspire action, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is based at Church House, St John's Terrace, Percy Main, North Shields, NE29 6HS, with the opportunity for hybrid working. The successful candidate will be expected to travel regularly across the diocese to meet with churches and communities, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. The role also requires flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and engagement activities.
This role is currently funded for an initial three-year period.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 1st September 2026
Interviews will take place at Church House: weeks commencing 7th and 14th September 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Executive Officer to the Secretary of the Conference
Could you help shape the governance and leadership of the Methodist Church?
Do you have the judgement, organisational skills and initiative to support one of the Methodist Church's most senior office holders?
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive Executive Officer to support the Secretary of the Conference.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the Methodist Church's governance, leadership and decision-making structures.
Working closely with the Secretary of the Conference and colleagues across the Conference Office, you will provide executive, governance and project support, helping to ensure the effective delivery of key priorities and the smooth operation of major governance processes.
The role combines executive support, committee and governance administration, research and briefing, stakeholder engagement and project coordination. It offers the opportunity to work with senior leaders, office holders and colleagues from around the Methodist Connexion and beyond.
The post holder will provide advice and support to the Secretary of the Conference across the entire range of their responsibilities. They will prepare briefing papers, reports, presentations, worship material and other documentation supporting the Secretary.
In this crucial role, the Executive Officer will read committee and meeting papers and flag items requiring the Secretary's attention/awareness, ensuring appropriate briefings are received and that the Secretary is alerted to key issues.
The post holder will also lead on the preparation for regular meetings on behalf of the Secretary of the Conference including the Connexional Leaders’ Forum and the Nominations Committee. The successful applicant will also liaise with the wider Methodist family of charities and organisations to enable regular engagement and updates for the Secretary.
The successful applicant will also undertake and develop special projects, or plan or commission research on behalf of the Secretary of the Conference.
Please note that applications from Methodist Ministers (Presbyters and Deacons) cannot be considered for this role.
About You
We are seeing an individual committed to making a positive contribution to the work of the Conference Office by providing executive support to the Secretary.
To be successful in this role you will be confident navigating complex organisations, managing competing priorities and exercising sound judgement when handling sensitive matters.
You will bring strong executive support, governance or project coordination experience, alongside excellent communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach. You will be equally comfortable preparing high-quality briefings and reports, coordinating key meetings and governance processes, and building effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers and partners.
The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability effectively to support a senior manager or senior office holder and be experienced in researching information and producing briefings and reports.
You can prioritise, work unsupervised and demonstrate imitative. You can assimilate new information quickly and keep abreast of rapidly changing situations and work themes.
You will have outstanding organisational and communication skills, with a meticulous eye for detail, and strong proficiency in written and spoken English.
You have strong interpersonal skills and can work with colleagues as an effective member of a team and work alongside and guide volunteers.
Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes including some evening, weekends and overnight stays is essential for this role.
If you meet most of the requirements, we encourage you to apply; transferable skills and experience will also be taken into consideration.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing, a work-life balance augmented by:
- Generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year)
- Flexi-leave and or TOIL (where applicable)
- Access to an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service.
- 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 all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups.
Closing date: Sunday 6 September 2026
Interview Date: Monday 14 September 2026 in London
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
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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Salary: £44,500
Contract: 10 – 12month FTC
Location: Hybrid – London 2 days/week in the office
Closing date: ASAP applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Benefits: Flexible home working, generous annual leave entitlement, pension contribution
We have a great opportunity for a Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer working for Christian Aid, one of the UK's leading international development charities, mobilising churches, communities and supporters to tackle poverty, injustice and the impacts of climate change around the world.
As part of this exciting role, you will develop and manage relationships with a portfolio of churches, Christian Aid groups and volunteers, building strong partnerships through both face-to-face and virtual engagement. You will identify new church supporters, grow existing relationships and inspire individuals and congregations to Give, Act and Pray. Alongside promoting Christian Aid at events and meetings, you will support and develop volunteers, maintain accurate supporter records and use data and insights to maximise engagement and deliver impactful fundraising and campaigning outcomes.
To be successful as the Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer you will need:
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of working with church audiences and building strong stakeholder relationships.
- Experience of recruiting, supporting or mentoring volunteers to help achieve organisational objectives.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire people to fundraise, campaign and take action.
If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV or contact us and quote the reference 3067HB.
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