Jobs for the Faith-based sector

Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer

The Diocese is seeking an experienced and committed safeguarding professional to join the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer.

Position: Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer

Location: Hove/Hybrid

Salary: £49,536 per annum

Hours: Full-time (flexi time available)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 5th July 2026

Interview Date: Hove on 30th July 2026.

About the Role

This is a pivotal leadership role, offering an opportunity to shape and strengthen safeguarding practice across a large and diverse diocese. You will play a key part in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults, while supporting parishes, clergy and diocesan colleagues to uphold the highest safeguarding standards.

Key duties include:

• Lead and manage safeguarding casework across the Diocese, ensuring compliance with national Church of England safeguarding standards and statutory guidance
• Provide line management and supervision to the team of Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers
• Oversee triage, risk assessment and allocation of safeguarding referrals
• Manage complex and high-risk cases, working collaboratively with statutory agencies such as police, social care and probation services
• Ensure high-quality case recording, quality assurance and continuous improvement of safeguarding practices
• Act as the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer in the absence of the Director of Safeguarding
• Contribute to training, policy development and the promotion of a strong safeguarding culture

This role involves regular collaboration with clergy, parish safeguarding officers, senior church leaders and external partners across the Diocese.

If you are passionate about safeguarding and want to play a key role in protecting and supporting communities across Sussex, we would love to hear from you.

About You

We are seeking a highly skilled safeguarding professional who can demonstrate:

• Significant safeguarding casework experience and strong knowledge of legislation and best practice
• Experience working with victims, survivors and those who pose risk, and partnering with statutory agencies
• Proven ability to embed good safeguarding practice
• Strong leadership, risk assessment and communication skills
• Ability to manage complex cases, quality assure work and maintain confidentiality
• High integrity, resilience and sound judgement
• Reflective, collaborative and committed to equality and inclusion
• Alignment with the values of the Church of England

You can view full details of the in the job description and person specification when you apply.

About the Organisation

The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.

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

What is on offer:

• 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year.
• Flexi-time and the opportunity to apply to use the DBF’s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week.
• Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%.
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to GP appointments, counselling and financial and legal support.
• Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

Are you an experienced fundraiser, with a passion for inspiring supporters to help people living in extreme poverty fulfil their God-given potential?

If that's you, then Tearfund's Fundraising Marketing team could be the right place for you! 

As a member of the Direct & Digital Marketing Squad, you would be responsible for the delivery of fundraising appeals and supporter engagement activity,to show our supporters the impact of their support and give them the opportunity to become even more engaged in Tearfund's mission.

We are particularly looking for a fundraiser with a passion for direct marketing, who has experience in delivering multi-channel individual giving and supporter engagement campaigns. We are especially keen to hear from those who are experienced in both print and digital direct marketing.

Do you have the following experience?

• Planning and delivering direct marketing fundraising or individual giving campaigns, such as direct mail appeals.
• Planning and delivering multi-channel supporter engagement campaigns to a range of audiences
• Working across print, direct mail and digital channels to deliver campaigns
• Project managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Monitoring and evaluating campaigns, with a test and learn mentality
• Working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including creative agencies

Do you have the following skills?

• Ability to see through activity from start to finish
• A flexible approach to your work, showing agility to adapt and make changes if required
• Ability to influence and work alongside senior stakeholders
• Strategic thinking, and desire to drive forward new ways of doing things, with a test and learn mentality.

If your skills, experience, and passion match these requirements, we'd love to hear from you!

Hybrid Working: This role offers hybrid working. You'll work from Tearfund's Teddington office and from home, as agreed with your line manager.

We currently have two positions available: 

• 1 x full time position. The salary is £41,186 per annum full time equivalent
• 1 x part time position (28 hours per week). The salary is £32,948 per annum part time equivalent.

Please indicate in the Supplementary Statement section of your application which role you are applying for.

Contract details: Both roles are 12 month fixed term contracts.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Education Administrator

Do you enjoy helping things run smoothly behind the scenes, supporting others, and communicating clearly with a wide range of people?

We’re looking for an experienced Administrator to join the Education team and play a key part in supporting Church of England schools across the diocese. This is a people-centred role for someone who is organised, approachable and enjoys contributing to work with a clear sense of purpose.

You do not need a background in education to apply.

This is a part-time role offering hybrid working and flexi time. There is an expectation that the post-holder will work at least 50% of the week at the diocesan office in Hove.

Position: Education Administrator

Location: Hove/Hybrid

Salary: £22,302 per annum (pro-rata FTE 27,878 pro rata)

Hours: Part-time- 30 hours per week (flexi time available)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 5th July 2026

Interview Date: Hove on 21st July 2026.

About the Role

What you’ll be doing: you’ll take on a varied and rewarding role, including:

• Providing administrative and coordination support for training, meetings and key large scale events
• Managing communications such as newsletters, emails, website and social media updates
• Acting as a friendly and professional first point of contact for enquiries
• Supporting colleagues with diaries, records and shared systems
• Playing a practical role in delivering events that support schools and young people

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working in an administration role
• Has strong organisational skills and enjoys keeping track of tasks and details
• Communicates clearly and thoughtfully with different audiences
• Is confident using everyday digital tools and happy to learn new systems
• Enjoys working collaboratively and supporting others
• Is reliable, proactive and values working as part of a team

You’ll also be someone who:

• Enjoys working with detail and keeping things running smoothly
• Builds positive relationships with colleagues, schools and partners
• Is flexible and able to adapt to a varied workload

We’re especially keen to hear from people who bring strong administration, organisational and communication skills from roles in charities, community organisations, administration, events or customer-focused environments.

You do not need to meet every requirement to apply, if you feel drawn to the role and have strong organisational and communication skills, we encourage you to apply.

We welcome applications from disabled candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Applicants will need to be able to work professionally within, and support, the aims and mission of the Church of England.

You can view full details of the in the job description and person specification when you apply.

About the Organisation

The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.

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

What is on offer:

• 0.8 pro-rata entitlement to 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year.
• Flexi-time and the opportunity to apply to use the DBF’s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week.
• Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%.
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to GP appointments, counselling and financial and legal support.
• Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.

You may have experience in roles such as Admin, Administration, Administrator, Admin Support, Administration Support.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

At HT Church Cambridge, we’re looking for someone to be responsible for all aspects of our church finances. You’ll be enthusiastic, discreet, trustworthy, diplomatic, and able to keep calm under pressure. For applicants with additional HR experience, we can offer up to 37.5 hours per week (full-time) for the right candidate.

HT is a growing church with around 1,000 people (including children, young people, students, and adults), 34 staff, and an annual turnover of around £1.5 million. Our finances are also growing and becoming more complex, and we are looking for a capable and enthusiastic Finance Officer to facilitate our continued growth.

As Finance Officer, you will be directly or indirectly responsible for all aspects of church finances – from managing the day-to-day running of the church finances to ensuring all transactions are posted and reconciled, producing timely, accurate, and insightful monthly financial information, and working with the auditors to produce a set of audited accounts at the end of the financial year.

While you will be day-to-day line managed by the Operations Director, you will work closely with the Treasurer, who will oversee you and advise you on financial aspects of your work.

At TLG, we’re passionate about building an exceptional staff team that’s committed to making a difference in the lives of struggling children across the UK. We’re always on the lookout for great people to journey with us towards our vision, and we’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for a mission-driven individual to join our Graduate Programme.

An opportunity...

This programme offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the non‑profit sector, develop essential professional skills, and play a meaningful part in transforming the lives of children and young people. What sets our graduate programme apart is the real responsibility and purposeful work we release our graduates into - our relational culture and approach to leadership brings significant opportunities for influence. You’ll build on your passions, strengths and interests as you get involved in key areas of TLG’s work, contributing to impact that truly matters.

This Role’s Impact:

As CRM and Systems Specialist (Graduate Programme), you’ll play an important role in supporting the development and ongoing improvement of TLG’s digital systems, particularly across the Power Platform. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with Dynamics 365, Power BI reporting, and Power Automate workflows, gradually building your confidence and capability in designing user-friendly, scalable solutions. This role is designed to help you grow, bridging user needs with technical delivery as you learn, with support, how to create tools that are intuitive and aligned with organisational goals. You’ll work closely with colleagues across TLG, contributing to the development of user-centred digital solutions and supporting our wider data and digital ambitions as we continue to grow and innovate.

If you’re curious, collaborative, and excited to learn how technology can enable meaningful impact, this is a great opportunity to begin shaping your career while contributing to TLG’s next chapter.

TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Closing Date: Wednesday 1st July

Initial Interviews: Tuesday 7th July – Online

Final Interviews: Wednesday 22nd July – at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire

School Governance and Admissions Officer

The Diocese supports Church of England schools across Sussex, working to ensure every child flourishes.  The vision for education is “Deeply Christian, serving the common good.”

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced governance professional to step into a strategic, system-wide role, influencing governance practice across the large and diverse family of 154 Church of England schools within the Diocese.

Position: School Governance and Admissions Officer

Location: Hove/Hybrid (You will be expected to work at the Hove office at least 50% of the week)

Salary: £30,970 per annum (pro rata FTE £44,242 pa)

Hours: Part-time – 26.25 hours per week (0.7 FTE) - flexi time available

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 12 July 2026

Interview Date: Hove on 24 July 2026

About the Role

Reporting to the Diocesan Director of Education, you will act as a trusted adviser and expert, supporting governing bodies, senior leaders and school trusts to deliver strong, effective and values-led governance.

You will work alongside senior leaders and governance professionals as a respected expert in your field, helping to shape governance practice across the Diocese.

There is an expectation that at least 50% of the working week will be spent at the diocesan office at Hove, unless visiting schools.

You will:

• Advise governing bodies, headteachers and trust leaders on governance, compliance and admissions
• Support Multi Academy Trusts in navigating governance and diocesan requirements
• Lead and deliver high-quality training for governors and governance professionals
• Contribute to governance reviews and improvement work in schools
• Translate complex policy into clear, practical guidance
• Build strong partnerships with schools, trusts and local authorities

About You

You’ll bring:

• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Experience working with boards, governing bodies or committees
• The ability to build relationships and influence at senior levels
• Confidence in interpreting legislation and applying it in practice

This role would particularly suit Governance Professionals / Clerks looking to move into a strategic advisory role, Governance Leads within Multi Academy Trusts or Local Authority governance officers seeking wider system influence.

You will be expected to support the Christian ethos of Church of England education.

Why join the team?

• A genuinely strategic governance role with system-wide impact
• Opportunity to influence governance across 154 schools
• A supportive and collaborative diocesan team
• Generous pension (15.1% employer contribution)
• A role combining professional challenge with strong social purpose

You can view full details of the in the job description and person specification when you apply.

About the Organisation

The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.

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

What is on offer:

• A 0.7 pro-rata entitlement to 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year.
• Flexi-time and the opportunity to apply to use the DBF’s remote working policy to work from home.
• Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.

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

You may have experience in roles such as Governance, School Governance, Governance Adviser, Governance Officer. 

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

We are seeking a strong and motivated leader, who is passionate about seeing lives transformed, to become our Head of Services (Programmes). In this strategic senior role, you will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to provide stable leadership to staff and residents in the delivery of the day-to-day leadership of the organisation and residential addiction recovery / resettlement programmes. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will help lead and motivate the organisation through transformational change to more effectively and sustainably deliver our mission – to help those affected by addiction to heal, transform, and thrive.

Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills are essential. As a Christian charity, we bring our faith to the work we do and the men we work with, so you will be someone with a deep-rooted Christian faith, able to lead and inspire others in their own faith journeys, seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit in all key decisions. Schedule 9, Part 1:3(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Your role, in this committed team of 40+ staff, requires balancing management responsibilities alongside a more hands-on approach, including significant contact with our residents. Seeing them undergo the process of transformation, with all the joys and challenges that entails, is what makes our work worthwhile – a tremendous encouragement.

To apply: Please view the full job description and person specification. When you’re ready to apply, click the ‘Apply now’ button to begin your online application, submitting a covering letter, CV and screening question.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact CEO, Maarten Fontein or Administration Manager, Sue Hedger - contact details on our website, which is currently under development.

Closing date: 23.30 Sunday 14th June 2026

Yeldall Manor is a Christian residential treatment centre near Reading for men struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol. We are seeking someone strategic and relational to strengthen and develop all aspects of fundraising for Yeldall Manor, and to lead a new marketing and fundraising campaign. The appointee will join our senior leadership team and shape the next chapter of our development as we are at a pivotal moment of opportunity, with an ambitious vision to build our Christ-centred identity and practice, pursue excellence and impact, and expand our reach.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Lead supporter acquisition activities and build the portfolio of individuals, churches, trusts, corporates and other organisations supporting the work of Yeldall Manor.
• Build deep, mission-aligned partnerships with donors and stakeholders.
• Lead and implement an effective marketing and communications strategy to help position Yeldall Manor within the top tier of UK residential rehab centres.
• Lead and execute a high-impact fundraising strategy across major gifts, individual giving, churches, trusts & foundations, corporates, and legacies.
• Work closely with the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team to align income generation with Yeldall Manor’s strategic vision and programme outputs.
• Lead the development of funding applications for trusts & foundations.
• Provide leadership and nurture staff working on supporter acquisition, fundraising and marketing activities, empowering them to deliver with excellence.
• Inspire a culture of philanthropy throughout the organisation, rooted in strong values and relational excellence

You will be working alongside the existing Administration and Supporter Relations Manager, and other staff assisting with marketing and administration, based mainly at Yeldall Manor, which means you will have daily contact with those men whom you are helping. They inspire and motivate us just as much as we seek to encourage and support them.

Please see the Job Description for full details and submit a covering letter along with your CV showing how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification. As this is a strategic post within an actively Christian setting, applications should be from committed Christians. Schedule 9, Part 1:3(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact CEO, Maarten Fontein or Administration Manager, Sue Hedger - contact details available on our website, which is currently under development.

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Finance Manager

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference?  A rare opportunity has arisen to join a small and vibrant finance team working with the Diocese. 

We are looking to recruit a new manager to take the Diocesan board of finance forward with developing systems and reporting and being involved with all sorts of interesting and varied departments. 

Position: Finance Manager

Location: Oxford/Hybrid

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £49,748.09 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026, at midnight

Interviews: Friday 10 July 2026, at Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, OX5 1GF

The Role

In this role, you will support the Director of Finance in providing a proactive, efficient, and highly effective finance service across the Diocesan board of finance and trust custodian company, as well as supporting the larger finance team who look after the Board of Education.

The role will include taking ownership of the budget and forecast for Board, running the month-end and reporting process and interacting with Heads of Department and key Diocese clergy in helping to run their day-to-day operations.  The role will also take the lead in managing the tax and statutory reporting, and appropriate training assistance will be made available as required.

You will play a key role within a Finance department totalling 9 staff.  The team have been through a time of change, including the introduction of a system 3 years ago that still requires some input to ensure it is being maximised in usefulness.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Accountant to join the friendly team in the Finance function.  You will embrace the challenge that such a varied role brings.

With proven experience in producing timely, high-quality and accurate financial information, your ‘can-do’ approach to work will inspire you to deliver excellent, meaningful financial reports that will have high impact for stakeholders. You will be flexible in your working style, have strong numerical proficiency, confident communication skills, and excellent organisational and monitoring abilities.  

In return, there will be many opportunities for you to enhance your skill set, gain new experiences, and develop your career pathway within this important function.

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

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

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

We are particularly keen to receive applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates, who are currently underrepresented.

Our client is committed to the safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within the church community. They follow and are committed to their Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance, "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount.

You may have experience in other areas such as Finance Manager, Finance Officer, Finance Deputy Manager, Finance and Operations Manager, Accountant, Charity Accountant, Business Accountant.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

This new role will be equally divided between Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland and Vineyard Global.

Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland (VCUKI) is a growing movement of churches, built on God’s transforming word, who worship God with passion, intimacy and expectation. We exist to participate in the advancement of the Kingdom of God through the work of local Vineyard churches that communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and practise. 

The Vineyard movement is growing worldwide, with churches now established in countries on six continents. Increasingly, the Vineyard churches within a country are coming together to form national Associations of Vineyard Churches (AVCs), each led by its own national leadership.

Vineyard Global exists to bring together and strengthen those AVCs, and is itself an association. Through its Council, its Leaders, Leadership Team and Trustees, it also provides guidance and support to the Vineyard movement as it emerges, thrives and grows across the world.

The Role

Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland (VCUKI) and Vineyard Global are looking for a dedicated Head of Fundraising to join our team and help us expand our impact through effective fundraising initiatives.

This is a remote position for someone based in the UK, with the expectation to work at a VCUKI office two days a month. The role is full-time and reports to the VCUKI National Coordinator.

This is a new position that offers an exciting opportunity to grow, develop, and shape the fundraising strategy for our national movement. The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy aimed at securing donations from major donors, trusts, foundations, and corporations.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Vineyard Churches UK and Ireland as well as Vineyard Global. They will work with movement leaders and Vineyard staff to maximise fundraising opportunities and establish long-term relationships with donors. The candidate should be a starter finisher as this is a new area of development for both VCUKI and Vineyard Global, and over time, it is anticipated that the post-holder will build a team to assist with key aspects of the role. We are looking for a graduate with a proven track record in fundraising within the nonprofit sector, especially someone who has successfully secured large donations and grants. If you're a self-motivated individual who thrives on networking and possesses the ability to influence and persuade a variety of stakeholders, we want to hear from you!

The interview date will provisionally be w/c 6th July 2026.

Please see the job description and person specification for more information.

To apply, please click the link. 

Vineyard Churches UK and Ireland is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Occupational Requirement

As this role will require the successful applicant to promote the Christian values of the Vineyard church movement and provide individuals with Christian pastoral support, it is an Occupational Requirement that the successful candidate is a practicing Christian, who regularly attends Sunday church services and can agree with the VCUKI Statement of Faith and Ethos Statement.

Salary: £46,916

Location: London Diocesan House, Causton Street.

Contract type:  12-month fixed-term contract, Full-time (will consider job share, part time split 0.4/0.6 or 0.5/0.5), 35 hours per week

Closing date: 12 June 2026

Interview date: 25 June 2026

This role offers the opportunity to support and develop social action and social justice work across the Diocese of London. Working as part of the Compassionate Communities team, the postholder will help churches and communities respond to local needs by connecting, equipping and resourcing them to grow their impact.

The role involves working across a wide range of social action themes, supporting partnerships, training, events and engagement activities. It also includes helping to communicate and share the work churches are doing across local communities and contributing to wider diocesan priorities.

Job Summary

The Social Action Lead supports the development of social action and social justice work across the Diocese of London. The role works closely with churches, diocesan teams and external partners to support community engagement, strengthen partnerships and help deliver initiatives responding to local needs and challenges.

Job responsibilities

· Support churches and communities with advice, resources and connections relating to social action and social justice

· Develop and support diocesan training and engagement activities across key social action themes

· Organise and contribute to events, meetings and partnership activities

· Build and maintain relationships with churches, charities and external organisations

· Contribute to communications, presentations and sharing examples of good practice

· Support diocesan priorities relating to compassionate communities and social justice initiatives

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

Person Specification

· Qualification or experience in social action, social justice or poverty alleviation

· Experience building relationships with a range of organisations and stakeholders

· Strong organisational, communication and event coordination skills

· Ability to write clear content for public communications and briefings

· Ability to support and encourage theological reflection within the work

· Strong collaborative working skills and ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities

· Right to work in the UK

· This role will not require a DBS check

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 Diocese 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.

Safeguarding

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

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 for 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 apply:

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of HCPT’s Senior Leadership Team, responsible for the effective delivery and high performance of all operational and business support aspects of the charity’s work. This includes leadership of all business support functions; Finance, HR, IT and Governance, working with and through internal teams and external business partners.  As such we are looking for an experienced chartered accountant who is also astute in leading the wider business operation of medium sized charity.

The postholder will have oversight of the quality and efficiency aspects of all that we do in planning and execution of pilgrimages, care & safeguarding, compliance and infrastructure and will support the CEO to develop a culture of accountability and high impact, whilst staying true to our values of: Compassion, Faith, Inclusion, Community and Celebration.

The COO will ensure that HCPT’s operations are safe, efficient, and aligned with our Catholic ethos and mission of inclusion and care, and that our performance is optimised to deliver excellence, which is:  THE BEST pilgrimage experience we can offer as defined and measured by our beneficiaries and volunteers.

This is a senior role in volunteer-led organisation and as such the successful postholder will be required to exercise flexibility with evening and weekend work to meet the business needs of the charity, given the availability of our volunteer leaders who have professional commitments during the day.

At Mission Without Borders UK, we are committed to delivering exceptional supporter experiences. We’re looking for a Supporter Services Administrator to play a key role in making every supporter feel valued, appreciated, and connected to our mission.

In this role, you’ll ensure the smooth and accurate processing of donations, maintain clear and friendly communication, and resolve queries promptly and effectively. Your work will help build lasting relationships with our supporters and ensure they feel connected to our mission.

You’ll be the person who makes sure every donation, whether it comes through a form, an online platform, or other channels, is processed with care and precision. You’ll also help us stay fully compliant with HMRC Gift Aid regulations and BACS Direct Debit standards, so supporters can give with confidence.

You will also serve our London based team by equipping team members to work effectively and helping build a fun, collaborative and productive culture.

We are seeking someone who brings:

• Hands-on experience processing offline and online donations across multiple channels
• Strong knowledge of Gift Aid regulations and Direct Debit compliance
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills to keep things running smoothly
• Great communication and collaboration skills with colleagues across the organisation
• Experience using Salesforce or supporter databases to manage and track supporter interactions
• Exceptional customer service skills and experience

What we offer

• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Chance to be part of a positive team who deliver transformation for vulnerable children, families and communities

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a natural collaborator who enjoys working as part of a team, loves solving challenges, and is driven by a desire to make a difference.

Mission Without Borders (MWB) is an international Christian charity working in Eastern Europe.  We operate in eighteen countries across the world with fundraising offices in twelve and field offices in Albania, Bosnia- Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, and the Ukraine. We seek to bring practical and spiritual support, enabling and encouraging people to lift themselves out of poverty, and always sharing the hope that is found in Jesus Christ.
 

About the role

Join a charity that’s passionate about safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. If you want your work to have a real-world impact, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do:

You’ll be part of our Disclosures & Training team, working collaboratively to provide administrative and customer service support. Please note we are looking for someone with experience of processing large volumes of DBS checks.

 This is a front-line role where you’ll:

• Deliver excellent customer service, offering advice and guidance to callers and managing enquiries via phone, email and post.
• Process disclosure applications accurately, ensuring legal compliance and liasing with the Disclosure and Barring Service or AccessNI.
• Maintain and update customer and membership records using Microsoft Dynamics, resolving queries and discrepancies as needed.
• Support team operations through triage participation, reporting, training, and adherence to GDPR, organisational policies, and health & safety standards.

This role offers a valuable opportunity to apply specialist knowledge alongside practical problem-solving - supporting efficient, compliant, and high-quality disclosure services across thirtyone:eight.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Purpose-driven work: Everything you do helps protect children and vulnerable adults.
• Flexible working options: Balance your life and work with hybrid arrangements.
• Professional growth: Opportunities to learn, innovate, and lead.
• Supportive culture: Join a friendly, collaborative team that values your ideas.

If you enjoy delivering excellent customer service, handling detailed processes, and contributing to work that makes a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to members phoning the Disclosure Service and to give a consistently high level of customer service. 

• Maintain computer records relating to the provision of thirtyone:eight membership and disclosure service

• Participate in an effective and appropriate triage system operated for callers to the training team.

• Processing disclosure application forms ensuring that they meet legal requirements.

Specific Responsibilities

• Deal with incoming post, emails and telephone enquiries relating to the operation of the Disclosure Service.  

• Carefully check information received to ensure completeness, following up any enquiries necessary by post, telephone or e-mail.      

• Check and countersign online disclosure application forms and then forward the application to the Disclosure and Barring Service or AccessNI for processing.  

• Enter details of disclosure applications and members of thirtyone:eight on the database (Microsoft Dynamics). 

• Follow up all queries, discrepancies and other issues as appropriate with client churches/organisations and the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

• Participate in internal and external meetings and training events as required – mostly online but occasionally in-person.  

• Prepare reports and data information as requested.  

• At all times work within the policies and Code of Practice laid down by the Disclosure and Barring Service, thirtyone:eight and UK Data Protection Legislation and GDPR.

• Under the Health & Safety at Work Act and associated guidance, take adequate care for the health and safety of oneself and other persons who may be affected by an individual’s acts or omissions.

• Undertake any other reasonable duty or task in accordance with the objectives of the post.  

Person Specification

A) Essential Personal Characteristics and Qualities:

• Humility - Having a modest view of your own importance.
• Integrity - The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
• Openness - Acceptance of, or receptiveness to change or new ideas. 
• Collaborative - Involving two or more parties working together. 
• Solution-focused - Concentration in problem solving or dealing with a difficult situation.
• Learning - Knowledge acquired through study, experience, or being taught.
• Creative - Having good imagination, thinking differently, or having original ideas.
• Fair - Treating people equally without favouritism or discrimination. 
• Committed - Dedicated to a certain course, cause or policy.
• Passionate - Having or showing strong feelings or beliefs. 

B) Essential Experience:

• Experience of processing large volumes of DBS checks.

• A detailed understanding of the legal eligibility for Enhanced DBS checks within a faith setting.

• Broad-based experience of working in an office environment.  

• Experience of dealing with clients/customers over the telephone. 

• Good computer skills (MS Office applications as a minimum).

C) Essential Abilities, Knowledge & Motivation:

These are the skills we regard as essential for the role:

• Significant working knowledge of DBS Eligibility

• Excellent telephone manner

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to be self-motivated and to work with the minimum of supervision

• Ability to identify with and accept the aims of thirtyone:eight as a Christian social work organisation

• Calm, non-judgemental attitude with sensitivity and tact to enable an appropriate initial response to people in need ringing thirtyone:eight

• Meticulous as to detail

• Ability to work to deadlines

• Flexibility and a good team worker

• Ability to deal confidentially with matters of a private and sensitive nature

D) Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience of working on a database 

• Good typing skills 

• An understanding of the Disclosure and Barring Service 

• An awareness of Christian organisations and church structures

• Experience of using Microsoft Teams