GIVING AND PARISH FINANCES OFFICER

Would you like to see God’s generosity overflowing in church communities across Leicester and Leicestershire?  

We are seeking a focused proactive fundraiser with a deep understanding of church life to increase Parish Contribution income in the Diocese of Leicester.  

If you have:  
- Understanding and belief in the importance of generous Christian giving in discipleship and church life  
- Enthusiasm to equip and resource lay and ordained people to confidently lead generous churches  
- Experience in helping communities see things in new ways and adopt new approaches  

…then we are keen to consider your application for this role.  

Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will:  
- Protect and grow Parish Contributions from churches  
- Undertake targeted work to help Minster Communities fund their paid ministry  
- Engage with church leaders to promote the theology and culture of giving  

In your role, you will act as a consultant to churches from a variety of contexts to help them develop a strong culture of generosity and build financial resilience.  

For an informal conversation about the post, contact Simon Wilson, Director of Finance, at simon.wilson@ leicestercofe .org

Additional Information
- We encourage applications from UKME/GMH candidates, who are currently under-represented in the organisation.  
- The Diocese of Leicester, part of the Church of England, is committed to safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within our church community. We follow the Church of England's Safeguarding Policies and relevant statutory legislation and guidance. A Basic DBS check is required for this post.  

Important Dates
- Closing Date: Sunday 4th May
- Interview Date: Monday 12th May

There is an occupational requirement that the postholder is a Christian.