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The Head Gardener role offers a unique opportunity to work in a historic and peaceful environment. You will be part of a dedicated team, working closely with colleagues to create and maintain the Palace's beautiful gardens. This role provides a chance to showcase your gardening expertise and leadership skills in a supportive and flexible work setting.
The Head Gardener has overall responsibility for the presentation, management, maintenance, upkeep and agreed development of Bishopthorpe Palace Gardens and line management of the garden staff engaged as employees and volunteers.
This post gives an excellent opportunity to work in a small, friendly, environment, in unusual and pleasant surroundings. Colleagues at Bishopthorpe Palace work as a small and close-knit team and support each other at busy periods with flexibility and good humour. The person appointed will relate directly to the Archbishop, Chief of Staff, Palace and Events Manager and Palace Warden. Working closely with the Assistant Gardener, casual staff and volunteers working in the grounds.
MAIN DUTIES
Responsible for the maintenance and management of the grounds of Bishopthorpe Palace, ensuring that the appearance of the entire garden site is kept to the best standard at all times including:
- Planning and balance of year-round needs of garden/estate.
- Designing the winter and summer annual bedding and arranging the
purchase and cultivation of the plants. - Maintaining paths, perimeter and riverbank vegetation
- Hands-on weeding, pruning, dead-heading, plant division and replanting
where necessary throughout the grounds. - Directing and assisting in the care, cultivation and maintenance of all
plants, seasonal planting, borders, shrubs, trees, lawns and ponds. - Management of wildlife in the grounds.
- Management of the pond.
- Planting of seeds and bulbs and caring for them during the winter.
- Ensure the safety of paths and the grounds during the winter, including
clearing snow and salting paths - Hands-on working with the garden team to achieve autumn leaf clearance
and appropriate disposal. - Hands-on working with the garden team to ensure all lawns and hedges
are kept trimmed to the required standard. - Irrigating all garden pots/planters and ornamental areas, including lawns,
to ensure good growing conditions. - Propagation of garden plant material for use in the garden and plant sales at garden events.
Monitoring and control of weeds and algae in gravel paths, paving, ponds and borders and taking appropriate action.
Responsible for the management of the Palace woodland including:
- the use of chainsaws to fell and crosscut timber.
- monitoring existing trees and re-planting when necessary to ensure the continuation of a safe and healthy woodland.
Develop and implement a garden risk management control plan which includes, but is not limited to, the inspection and periodic pruning of trees
Responsible for the purchase, storage, handling and application of pesticides and weed killers used throughout the Palace grounds adhering to current Health and Safety legislation.
Ensuring the garden bothy, garden tool and machinery sheds, potting shed and greenhouse are all kept in a tidy, safe and well-presented manner
Manage the garden budget in conjunction with the Palace and Events Manager and Accounts Manager including:
- Production of an annual budget for expenditure relating to the maintenance and management of the grounds of Bishopthorpe Palace.
- Submitting requests and invoices for expenditure within the agreed budget for Bishopthorpe Palace garden.
- Agreeing expenditure items with the Palace and Events Manager and Accounts Manager in advance.
- Preparation of a schedule of maintenance and replacement for all machinery and tools including annual servicing.
HEALTH AND SAFETY DUTIES
- Attendance at Bishopthorpe Palace H&S meetings.
- Ensure all garden works are in full compliance with Health and Safety at Work and COSHH regulations.
- Ensure all chain saw and garden chemical licences remain current and comply with Health & Safety legislation.
- In consultation with the Palace & Events Manager and Palace Warden ensuring the safety of garden users by regular checks on trees, access areas, steps and paths and reporting or repairing any hazards.
- Responsible for monitoring all personal protection equipment used in the department to ensure expiry dates for critical safety equipment are adhered here.
- Responsible for maintenance of machinery and tools, including annual servicing.
LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the line management of the Assistant Gardener.
- Responsible for the line management of casual and volunteer garden staff.
- Overseeing, directing and training garden staff when they are working in the garden.
- Assist the Palace manager with the sourcing, management and supervision of contractors working within the Palace grounds and woodland.
- Assist with the interviewing and appointment of future garden staff.
OTHER DUTIES
- Attendance of regular Bishopthorpe Palace Operation meetings to update on site work by other departments.
- Attendance of management training courses and in-house training and briefing courses when requested.
- Lead on internal and external communications for the Gardening team, including attending office meetings, including the huddle.
- Liaising with the wider Bishopthorpe Palace Estates team to enable maintenance and restoration work via garden areas and agreeing making-good costs for the garden.
- Liaising with the Hospitality team to enable smooth running of their events in both the Palace building and garden
- Dealing with garden enquiries and giving guided tours of the garden.
- Setting up garden open days and attending all garden events at Bishopthorpe Palace as requested by the Palace and Events Manager, to help with stewarding, event presentation and security.
- Helping with the security of the Palace when required, including:
- Dealing with alarms - subject to their home location
- Locking external gates
- Making the Palace and grounds secure.
- To help with various duties around the Palace as agreed with the Palace and Events Manager.
Essential
- Experience in ground maintenance and gardening of a large garden
- Some experience of use and maintenance of lawn mowers, etc
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to forward plan and manage orders of equipment and plants as necessary
- Experience in managing staff, including delegation of duties
- Ability to motivate, develop and praise the garden team and be a good people manager
- Able to perform hands-on routine responsibilities whilst maintaining attention to detail
- An enthusiastic and committed gardener
- Desire to maintain the existing garden as well as provide development ideas
- Punctual and reliable
- Ambassadorial skills to promote and embrace the garden and its many uses
- Willingness to undertake any training to further skills for the job
- Good communication skills, including delegation, negotiation and diplomatic skills
- An enthusiastic and committed gardener with a desire to promote and develop the garden and its many uses
- Excellent plant knowledge
- Experience with specific and testing growing conditions
Desirable
- City and Guilds qualification in horticulture or gardening
- Experience of maintaining a large garden or estate and use of garden machinery
- Qualified First Aider, although training can be arranged
- Qualified in the use of chainsaws, although training can be arranged
- Able to work to deadlines and prioritise workload
- Able to organise and take initiative
- Experience in managing rewilding natural spaces
- Hard working, confident gardener
- Hold a full driving licence
- Plant and pest/disease identification
- Some knowledge of the structure of the Church of England, including the Archbishop's ministry
- Qualified in the handling and application of pesticides and weedkillers
- A basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and the internet
Closing date for application is 21 April 2026 at midnight
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.



Some IT roles ask you to keep things running. This one asks you to help build something worth running.
If you’re an experienced IT generalist, or you’ve honed your skills in a managed service provider environment, then you’ll understand the pace, the pressure and the constant context-switching. You’ll also know the satisfaction of solving real problems and making systems work better.
This role offers something more, a chance to go deeper, take ownership and help build something lasting in a place where your expertise is truly valued.
We’re Church Mission Society, a Christian charity with a rich history and an energising future. You’ll be joining us at a pivotal moment: beginning a major transition evolving our on-premise infrastructure and systems into modern cloud services. The person joining us will be at the heart of that journey, helping shape what comes next.
• Permanent, full-time post, 35 hours per week
• Hybrid working – approximately two days a week at CMS House, Oxford
• Salary of £38,250 a year and a generous pension contribution of up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary
• CMS offers 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:
o access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors
o regular wellbeing coffee mornings
o support on menopause for women
o up to three volunteer days a year
o up to three family emergency leave days a year
o retreats and resources for prayer life
We welcome applications from everyone. We encourage applications from women and/or individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as laid down in the job description and person specification.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS, you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
There are opportunities to learn, pray and participate in mission (outside of your job remit) through all-staff days, meeting our people in mission and taking part in events, as well as regular opportunities for spiritual reflection, worship and prayer together and an annual retreat day.
A team worth joining
You’ll join a small, high-performing ICT team that takes pride in the unseen work, enabling others to succeed. Widely regarded as one of the most trusted and collaborative functions in the organisation, we're regularly sought out for insight that goes well beyond IT. That trust has been earned through years of quality work and a human approach to the people we serve.
This isn’t a role where you wait to be told what to do. You’ll be trusted to shape the technical detail, champion new capabilities and deliver meaningful change that staff across the organisation will feel every day.
An approachable, friendly and genuinely supportive team, we're quietly proud of what we've built together. We look out for one another, and when things get demanding, we show up as a team. We work hard, we enjoy the work, and across the organisation we're trusted not just to solve technical problems, but to bring thoughtful insight and steady leadership to bigger conversations too.
What your role will involve
Working closely with the head of ICT, you'll help shape the infrastructure that carries CMS forward, by leading migrations, shaping hybrid environments and driving the adoption of modern technologies, while keeping today's systems secure, reliable and performant.
You'll bring real hands-on experience across virtualisation, cloud platforms, networking, cyber security and disaster recovery to work that genuinely matters. And you'll do this in an environment that backs your curiosity, encourages experimentation and trusts you to find the best solution.
You'll also be the person our colleagues turn to as a first-line support partner who delivers a warm, approachable helpdesk experience, and someone who actively empowers staff to get the most from their digital tools through great training and onboarding.
What we're looking for
You're an experienced IT generalist with a broad, practical skillset, and someone who's comfortable holding the full picture of an organisation's technology while diving deep when needed. You may be working in a managed service provider or IT services environment and are ready to channel your expertise into one place, one team and one mission.
It is also a requirement for this post holder to be in sympathy with the aims and values of CMS.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme , which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Closing date
We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 19 April 2026
Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 29 April 2026 in CMS House.
To apply
Please send your application form and CV via our website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.
Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.
As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.
People at the edges are at the centre of God’s story. Join our global movement as we follow Jesus to the edges together.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Gateway is a vibrant and powerful place of worship, offering a wide range of opportunities to grow in faith and build meaningful relationships. From dynamic Sunday services to midweek groups, youth events, men’s and women’s ministries, and young adults gatherings, there is something for everyone. We are passionate about being a church that serves and supports the whole family.
We are seeking a Social Media and Video Content Creator to help shape and communicate the heart and vision of Gateway Christian Centre through high-quality digital broadcast content.
This role involves working closely with Gateway’s Comms Associate Lead and senior leadership, helping to communicate events and campaigns, as well as the vision, ministry and ‘voice’ of Gateway church and campuses; through high-quality digital, broadcast and print content.
To change the spiritual climate of the continent, through changing the spiritual climate of the individual, family, region & nation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Make a Real Difference Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness in Bristol
Are you looking for flexible work where you can help people rebuild their lives? Why not join our Casual Worker Bank in Bristol where you can choose shifts that suit your availability while providing vital cover to keep our services running and our clients supported.
Where you’ll work
You’ll work across St Mungo’s Bristol services, including the Adult and Women’s Pathways. Our services offer safe, inclusive accommodation and support for people with complex needs, including mental and physical health issues, substance use, and trauma. We work with a person centred approach to help people recover from the effects of homelessness and move towards independence.
What you’ll be doing
Day or night, your tasks may include:
- Supporting the team to manage the day to day running of the service.
- Provide practical and personal advice and person centred support to clients-including housing, health, finances.
- Be a supportive, listening ear for people when they need it.
- Maintain safety protocols, respond to emergencies, and conduct relevant building and welfare checks.
- Complete administrative tasks, incident reports and handover notes.
Example job descriptions can be downloaded for further information about the role.
What we offer you
As a casual worker, you choose when and where you work, in roles suited to your skills and experience. You’ll have:
- A supervising manager
- Access to training
- Enhanced bank holiday pay
- Accrued holiday pay
- Shifts available 7 days a week including bank holidays
- Hourly pay – Night rate £15.05 and Day rate £15.28
What we're looking for
You don’t need extensive experience - just a genuine, empathetic approach and commitment to supporting the aims and ambitions of our Bristol teams. We welcome people who are ready to get stuck in and can show:
- Some experience supporting vulnerable people through change.
- Strong communication skills and relationship‑building, able to deal with those who may be in a difficult personal or emotional situation.
- A flexible, solution‑focused approach with the resilience to adapt to new environments.
- An understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness.
- Ability to manage challenging behaviour with empathy and assertiveness.
- Basic IT and admin skills.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button on our website to start your online application form.
To view the application questions please download the ‘person specification’ document attached.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10 am on 7 April 2026
Interview and assessments will take place in April and May 2026
We’re eager to learn about the real you! That’s why we kindly ask candidates to avoid using AI tools when completing their application forms. Your unique experiences, skills, and abilities are what make you stand out, and we value authentic, personal responses that accurately reflect your experiences, skills, knowledge and abilities which reflect your story and potential.
The Role of Diocesan Housing Surveyor
We are looking for someone who can work alongside the Diocesan Property Manager, and Property Officer, to assist in the management of the Clergy Housing stock comprising of 160 houses across Coventry and Warwickshire.
The main responsibilities of the of Diocesan Housing Surveyor
are:
- Inspect Clergy houses and assess repairs and improvements necessary in compliance with Coventry Diocese Clergy Housing Standards.
- Implement the recommendations of the property reports.
- Arrange property inspections and implement the required works with the agreement of the Property Manager.
- Arrange stock condition surveys.
- Address reactive repairs and ensure works are undertaken and completed in accordance with the Housing Standards.
- Prepare schedules of work and cost budgets, agree these with the Property Manager before tendering to approved contractors.
What we are looking for in a Diocesan Housing Surveyor:
· Driving Licence with access to own car
· Previous experience of managing small works contracts
· Working knowledge of residential building defects and their resolution
· Proven awareness of health and safety with regard to building management and works contracts.
· Being responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of properties whilst remaining within budgetary and time constraints
· Degree Level or relevant experience commensurate to the role
· Evidence for continuing professional development.
· Familiarity using a modern Property Management software package.
This post reports to the Property Manager and is based in the Diocesan Offices in Coventry.
Closing date for applications: Noon, 13 April 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will support the Financial Accounting and Control team to maintain a robust internal control environment, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger and monitoring compliance. You will take primary responsibility for ensuring that the month end close process is tightly controlled and managed, ensuring the completion of all relevant balance sheet reconciliations and other control processes to maintain the integrity of finance data on a monthly basis.
You will also support the preparation of the annual financial statements for the NCIs and their subsidiary companies, taking responsibility for some of the subsidiary entities, and working with the Senior Financial Accountants (who each focus on different NCIs) to support with the more complex accounts. You will also be closely involved with the external audit process, supporting the Senior Financial Accountants with the management of audit requests and queries.
You will work collaboratively with the rest of the Finance Accounting and Control team to develop a high-quality finance service to the NCIs, including best practice external reporting, robust balance sheet controls and compliance, timely and accurate period-end processes, and effective banking and cash management.
As a newly qualified or part-qualified accountant, you will have strong financial accounting skills and a good understanding of the financial control environment. You will be a confident Excel user and be able to quickly manipulate high volumes of data efficiently and build reports which can be quickly and easily produced. You will also have good attention to detail, able to identify anomalies and issues, and adopt a thorough and diligent approach to resolving them.
An effective communicator, you will be able to explain financial issues to non-finance staff and to help people to use financial information well. You will deliver relevant training and support across departments to help improve financial literacy and ensure compliance with relevant financial control procedures. You will be someone who is always looking to improve processes and worker smarter, collaborating with your finance colleagues to drive best practice in everything we do.
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months
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.



Marketing & Communications Manager - Churchmarketplace (CMP)
Salary: £32,000-£35,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Fully Remote, with a quarterly team day at a UK location (option to work from a local Diocesan office)
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Interview: 16th April 2026 (Online)
and 22nd April for final stage (in person/in Derby)
Are you an experienced, strategic and hands-on marketing professional looking for a role where you can shape communications for a mission-driven organisation?
We're recruiting on behalf of Churchmarketplace (CMP) - the Catholic Church's national procurement platform, supporting over 2,100 schools, 2,600 parishes, dioceses and charities across England, Wales and Scotland. This is a truly exciting opportunity to take ownership of the marketing and communications function at a pivotal moment in CMP's growth.
About the Role
As the new Marketing & Communications Manager, you'll lead on strategy, delivery and continuous improvement across all marketing activity. You'll engage several influential audiences, including schools, dioceses, parishes and suppliers and help position CMP and its parent organisation, Inter-Diocesan Fuel Management (IFM), as trusted, values-led partners to the Catholic community.
With a new CRM system being rolled out and a new website launching next academic year, you'll play a central role in CMP's digital evolution, helping modernise communications, strengthen engagement and deliver measurable impact.
This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and who wants their work to make a visible, meaningful difference.
Why Join CMP?
- You'll be joining a small, passionate and mission-focused team of 4, working to deliver best value, sustainability and ethical purchasing in alignment with Catholic social teaching.
- You'll have the freedom to innovate, the support to grow, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to thousands of Catholic organisations across the UK.
- You will benefit from being home-based, working flexibility within a friendly, supportive and nurturing working culture.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading targeted, multi-channel marketing campaigns across email, social media, website and events
- Strengthening engagement and retention across CMP's member schools, parishes, dioceses and suppliers
- Managing CMP's digital presence - including CRM optimisation, website development and platform alignment
- Creating and scheduling high-quality content across multiple channels (via Buffer), including CMP and IFM platforms.
- Overseeing newsletters, website updates, social media, and campaign materials with a consistent tone of voice
- Building strong relationships with suppliers, diocesan communications teams and the Catholic Education Service
- Tracking, analysing and reporting on campaign performance, engagement and ROI to inform senior-level decisions.
- Managing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accurate marketing data and high-quality output
We're Looking for Someone Who Is:
- Understanding that although Manager by title, this is a stand-alone position, so an appetite to be hands on regarding day-day to delivery of the mar/coms function is essential.
- Experienced in marketing or communications, with experience in similar role and involvement in campaign planning and delivery.
- A strong writer and communicator, able to tailor tone for different audiences
- Skilled in using marketing tools such as Mailchimp, Canva and CRM systems, with the ability to produce both digital and print collateral
- Data-driven, with the ability to analyse performance and apply insights
- Exceptionally organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a remote environment
- Collaborative and personable, with strong relationship-building skills across internal teams and external partners
- Sympathetic to the mission and ethos of the Catholic Church, however you don't need to be a practicing Catholic.
- Experience working within procurement environments, digital transformation projects, or the education/charity sectors would be an advantage.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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St Mary Redcliffe is a thriving, inclusive Christian community that has grown significantly over the past twelve years. It is a traditional, robed, choral church that is also theologically progressive, committed to welcoming and valuing people of all ages, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and circumstances. The church reflects a diverse and vibrant congregation united by a shared commitment to faith, inclusion, and the belief that all are equally loved and welcomed by God.
Alongside its worshipping life, St Mary Redcliffe is a well-established heritage destination and an active force for good in one of the most deprived parishes in the country. Thousands of visitors already come each year, with ambitious plans through Project 450 to expand access, facilities, education, and interpretation, enabling many more to engage with the church’s history, heritage, and Christian story. Deeply rooted in its local context, the church invests heavily in community development, runs a community hub, and is recognised by the city as a key civic partner. All of this is sustained by a small, committed staff team, working creatively and energetically across worship, community engagement, safeguarding, heritage, governance, and the complex practical demands of running a large, historic parish church.
We are seeking an experienced and committed Finance Manager to support the work of the church by ensuring excellent financial stewardship, strong governance, and clear financial planning.
This is a key role, working closely with the staff team, clergy, churchwardens and PCC, and offering both strategic oversight and hands-on financial management.
About the Parish
- A large and active congregation with multiple weekly services
- A broad programme of pastoral care, community engagement, and outreach
- A team of clergy, paid staff, and volunteers
- Significant restricted and unrestricted funds
- Annual income and expenditure of approximately £1.4 million
The Role at a Glance
Job Title: Finance Manager
Reports to: Head of Operations
Works closely with: Staff team, clergy, churchwardens and PCC
Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours per week, with the option to reduce depending on candidate and circumstance
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £34,628
Location: Primarily on site, with opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
Purpose of the Role
The Finance Manager is responsible for the effective financial management and in large part, delivery of the church, ensuring robust systems, accurate reporting, compliance with charity and diocesan requirements, and strong financial planning. The role supports the PCC in fulfilling its legal and fiduciary responsibilities and enables staff and clergy teams to focus on the strategic priorities of the church.
This is a broad role with a large scope requiring close attention to detail in a complex organisation. There is a requirement for oversight and management as well as day to day bookkeeping delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management and Reporting
- Oversee all day-to-day financial operations of the church.
- Prepare accurate management accounts for the Head of Operations, Incumbent, Treasurer, and PCC.
- Monitor income and expenditure against budget, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Manage cash flow to ensure the parish can meet its financial commitments.
- Prepare year-end accounts and act as the main liaison with independent examiners or auditors.
Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with staff team colleagues, clergy and PCC.
- Support medium- and long-term financial planning aligned with wider church strategy and organisational priorities.
- Provide clear financial analysis and advice to inform decision-making.
Governance, Compliance, and Risk
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements, diocesan financial regulations, and PCC policies.
- Support the PCC in meeting its fiduciary responsibilities.
- Maintain appropriate financial controls, policies, and procedures.
- Assist with risk management and internal controls, including fraud prevention.
Income, Funds, and Stewardship
- Oversee the management of restricted, designated, and unrestricted funds.
- Monitor and reconcile income streams, including:
- Planned giving and donations
- Service fees (weddings, funerals, etc.)
- Grants and trusts
- Commercial and events income
- Support stewardship campaigns and fundraising initiatives with financial insight and reporting.
Payroll and Staffing Costs
- Working closely with the Governance and Administration Officer & our payroll provider to oversee payroll processing, pensions, and staff-related financial matters.
- Ensure compliance with employment and HMRC requirements.
- Work with line managers on staffing budgets and forecasts.
Systems and Processes
- Maintain and develop effective financial systems and software.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and audit trails.
- Improve processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and resilience.
Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with the Head of Operations and PCC Treasurer, offering professional financial expertise and support.
- Occasional requirement to attend relevant subcommittee meetings, presenting financial reports clearly and accessibly.
- Where appropriate, support staff and volunteers with budget management and financial understanding.
- Communicate financial information sensitively and clearly to non-financial audiences.
Person Specification
Essential Experience and Skills
- Significant experience in financial management, accounting, or a related role.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
- Experience working within a charity, not-for-profit, or public-sector environment.
- Knowledge of charity finance and governance requirements.
- Experience of financial software
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and integrity.
- Strong excel skills.
- Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-specialists.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Desirable Experience and Skills
- Experience working within a church context.
- Familiarity with diocesan financial frameworks.
- Experience managing complex or multi-stream income.
- Knowledge of payroll, pensions, and employment-related finance.
Personal Qualities
- Commitment to the values and mission of the parish.
- Discreet, trustworthy, and professional.
- Calm, collaborative, and solutions-focused.
- Confident in offering advice and constructive challenge where needed.
- Able to work independently while being an effective team member.
Safeguarding
St Mary Redcliffe Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.
How to Apply
Applicants are invited to submit:
- Their CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining suitability for the role based on the information contained in the recruitment pack.
Closing Date: By 10am on Thursday 2nd April
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will be part of the Financial Accounting and Control team within the Finance department and will act as the dedicated Financial Accountant, preparing statutory financial reporting and managing the year-end process, for your 'lead clients'. Whilst you will have autonomy and be expected to be able to work independently, you will also work collaboratively with the rest of the Financial Accounting and Control team to develop a high-quality finance service to the NCIs, including best practice external reporting and a robust financial control environment.
You will act as a mentor to more junior members of the team, using your skills and experience to support the Financial Accounting Officers to develop core accounting skills to manage effective balance sheet control and period-end processes and to prepare and submit compliance reporting using accurate and appropriate financial information.
An effective communicator, you will be able to explain financial issues to non-finance staff and to help people to use financial information well. You will deliver relevant training and support across departments to help improve financial literacy and ensure compliance with relevant financial control procedures.
You will be someone who is always looking to improve processes and worker smarter, collaborating with your finance colleagues to drive best practice in everything we do. You will be a confident Excel user, able to use Excel to design and build financial statements and reports which can be quickly and easily produced.
This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Accounting
Responsible for preparing the group and subsidiary financial, including:
- Setting, agreeing and managing the year end timetable and communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Updating the accounts template annually, including review accounting policies and ensuring compliance with relevant reporting legislation, regulatory requirements and best practice within the charity sector (including but not limited to UK GAAP and Charity SORP)
- Reviewing the year-end trial balance and analysing key variances with previous years to identify potential omissions or misstatements
- Managing the external audit process, including being the primary point of contact with the auditors in planning and delivering the audit, liaising with other members of staff in Finance and other departments to deliver the auditors' requirements, preparing schedules to support each note to the financial statements and providing explanations when requested
- Preparing the Board and Committee reporting to support the presentation of the Accounts and presenting draft accounts for review and sign-off on behalf of the trustees as necessary
- Working with Communication Department and design company to prepare financial statements in format to be signed and published
- Ensuring accounts are signed off and submitted to Companies House or Charity Commission on time
Internal controls and compliance
Responsible for ensuring all income and expenditure (including capital expenditure) is correctly accounted for within a robust control environment, including:
- Managing the delivery of a smooth, well-controlled and timely month-end and year-end close, supporting with the Financial Accounting Officers to develop and improve this in line with best-practice
- Working with the Financial Accounting Officers and Financial Processing team to maintain a strong financial control environment ensuring that monthly reconciliations, checks and reviews are done and compliance with the journals policy
- Managing the Chart of Accounts structure to ensure consistency of approach across the NCIs, ensuring any changes are appropriate before actioning them
- Working with the Finance team to improve processes and systems and promote efficient working practices with an appropriate control framework
- Supporting the Financial Accounting Officers to prepare and submit compliance reporting using accurate and appropriate financial information (e.g. Office of National Statistics returns, Charity Commission Annual Returns).
Technical advice and support
Responsible for providing support and guidance on financial accounting practices, issues and problems, including:
- Working with the Finance Business Partnering team to advise departments on appropriate accounting treatments for new and continuing activities
- Ensuring legacies are accurately recorded and recognised, including overseeing the liaison with executors as necessary
- Keeping up to date with best practice and developments in financial reporting and the charity sector and proactively managing personal and continuing professional development
- Providing financial training and support to non-finance colleagues as required, promoting financial literacy across the NCIs
Cashflow forecasting
Ensuring effective cash management for the NCIs, including the development of regular cash flow reporting as required by each entity, including:
- Overseeing the production of daily, weekly, monthly and annual cashflow forecasting and monitoring spreadsheets and active management of cash balances to maintain the liquidity of all the NCIs while optimising the funds available for investment
- Managing short-term investments and cash deposits, including identifying opportunities, producing relevant analysis and reporting, and ensuring compliance with treasury policies
- Arranging Pensions Board funding drawdowns from the Revolving Credit Facility, monitoring borrowing levels and managing requirements for the CHARM bonds
Other
- Acting as a mentor to the Financial Accounting Officers, helping them to identify opportunities to grow their skills, and supporting them through advice and training
- Collaborating with other members of the Financial Accounting and Control team to ensure the delivery of all statutory reporting and year end processes across the NCIs, providing support for other areas as necessary
- Providing support for projects within the Finance team (which could include for example, process improvement projects, system projects, implementation of new processes and solutions etc.)
- Developing excellent working relationships and clear communication with the Finance Business Partners, to ensure a consistent understanding of activities across the NCIs, and that this is reflected accurately in both statutory and management reporting
- Undertaking other ad hoc tasks as required to ensure the Finance team delivers to its customers
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Education:
- CCAB or equivalent professional accounting body qualification
Knowledge/Experience:
- Good technical financial accounting skills and thorough understanding of relevant accounting standards, including FRS 102 and Charities SORP
- Experience gained from working as a financial accountant or external auditor covering all aspects of statutory reporting for a large organisation
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel and strong finance system skills, with a good understanding of data structures and chart of accounts optimisation
- Ability to manipulate data, analyse information, identify anomalies and extract pertinent information. Excellent attention to detail
- Well organised with an ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
- Good communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral, able to communicate effectively with finance professionals, senior management and trustees, and non-accountants to achieve cooperation and results
- Proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic
Circumstances:
Willingness to work in excess of contracted hours to ensure completion of deadlines
Desirable
- SAP experience
- Experience of working for a charity
Closing date for Applications is 31 March at 11:55 pm
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.



The Diocese of St Davids is one of the six dioceses of the Church in Wales, serving communities across west Wales. Rooted in a rich spiritual heritage and a strong sense of place, the Diocese supports parishes, clergy and lay leaders in their mission to serve local communities and respond to social and cultural change.
The Diocese plays an active public role in the life of west Wales, working in partnership with schools, charities, public bodies and community organisations. At a time of change and opportunity for the Church in Wales, the Diocese of St Davids is committed to clear, confident and authentic communication that reflects its values, strengthens relationships and supports mission.
We are seeking an experienced Communications Lead Officer who will be responsible for developing and delivering a strategic communications plan for the Diocese of St Davids and will shape and deliver a pro-active, strategic and mission-aligned communications function. Working closely with senior lay and clergy leaders, they will enhance the Diocese's visibility, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and ensure consistency of voice across all platforms.
This is a senior hands-on role requiring both creative, strategic leadership and operational delivery across digital and print media, and internal communications.
Please see the attached Key Responsibilities and Person Specifications documents for further details.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A meaningful opportunity to shape a high-impact role at the heart of the Diocese's public life and witness.
- Supportive working culture and professional development opportunities.
- The main place of work will be The Diocesan Office, Abergwili, Carmarthen, SA31 2JG with regular work at other locations within the Diocese in line with the requirements of the role. An element of hybrid working may be considered on appointment.
- This role is for 34 hours per week including, from time to time, out of hours and weekend work.
- Staff are eligible to join a contributory pension scheme into which they will be auto-enrolled. The present contribution rates are - Employee 5%, Employer 15%. Further details will be available upon appointment.
- Annual leave of 25 days plus eight public holidays. Annual leave increases to 30 days after five years of continuous service.
- This permanent position is subject to a six month probationary period.
- This role will have a notice period of three months.
- Subsistence and expenses are paid at Diocesan rates.
The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of Right to Work in the UK, references and a basic DBS check before the offer of appointment is formally confirmed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Strategy, Partnership, Policy and Communication Lead
We are looking for a Strategy, Partnership, Policy and Communication Lead to join the International Emergency Services (IES) team!
Our client is an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.
Position: IES Strategy, Partnership, Policy and Communication Lead
Location: London/hybrid (office based until after probation period)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £52,356 pa plus travel to work allowance up to £3,800 pa
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Contributory pension scheme; generous travel to work allowance; 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays per annum; café discount.
Closing Date: 19th April 2026
About the Role
This pivotal role strengthens the organisations global humanitarian presence by ensuring IES remains a credible, connected, and influential actor within the international humanitarian system.
You will provide high level external engagement, shape strategic partnerships, guide policy development, strengthen communications, and align IES’s work with global humanitarian priorities. This is a highly collaborative role requiring excellent strategic thinking, organisational representation and relationship-building skills.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Minimum 5 years in a field-based humanitarian position.
- Minimum 5 years in strategic planning and partnership development.
- Degree in Humanitarian/Development Studies, International Relations or related field.
- Training in partnership development, donor engagement and strategic planning.
- Experience working with international donors and humanitarian organisations.
Knowledge of:
- UN coordination architecture, clusters and INGO networks.
- Donor landscape (institutional, governmental, philanthropic).
- Policy frameworks: CHS, Sphere, IHL, safeguarding, accountability.
- LRRD/nexus approaches, and global trends in climate, conflict, displacement, localisation.
- Strategic communications and crisis communication principles.
- Project cycle management, monitoring, indicators, due diligence, and MoUs.
Applicants must be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of a Christian faith-based organisation.
If you feel you have the necessary experience and would like to join the team, apply today!
Other roles you may have experience of could include Humanitarian, Strategy, Partnerships, Policy, Communications, Strategy Lead, Partnerships Lead, Policy Lead, Communications Lead, Engagement.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
The Finance department is a shared services function working across the NCIs to provide a comprehensive, cost-effective finance service to each organisation, and helping to co-ordinate joint projects where appropriate. The team also provides support to, and promotes best practice across the wider Church in relation to financial matters, including monitoring the financial health of Dioceses, Cathedrals, Theological Education Institutions etc.
The Finance team is currently supporting their NCI clients with some major change and transformation projects, as well as undergoing significant changes to their own ways of working to ensure they can deliver a high-quality Finance service which meets the needs of the NCIs. This includes undertaking a Finance Transformation Programme to help Finance develop their service (replacing an ageing finance system as well as associated process improvement and changes to ways of working) and supporting the Church of England Governance Programme which will reshape the National Church Institutions themselves.
This has led to the creation of a Financial Analyst position for an interim period of 12 months to provide a range of financial analysis and management information to support key stakeholders across the NCIs. We are seeking a newly qualified finance professional, with excellent analytical skills, strong Excel data manipulation skills and clear communication skills.
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.



Actively Interviewing
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!
Agile - London Office/Home, United Kingdom
We’re looking for a strategic, people-centred leader to step into this pivotal role. Working across Fundraising, Marketing, PR and Communications, and Faith & Membership, you’ll drive cross-organisational alignment, improve campaign delivery, and strengthen collaboration across functions.
Reporting to the both the Director of Fundraising and the Director of Marketing you will lead or support a series of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives, including the development of our flagship Christmas campaign, ensuring consistent messaging, joined-up planning, and efficient use of resources.
You’ll be a strategic enabler able to advise on operational effectiveness, fostering greater collaboration across teams, and support the Communications Service Leadership Team in delivering business-critical operations.
This is a rare opportunity to influence how we work across the Communications Service, laying the groundwork for more connected, coordinated delivery across all income generation and engagement activities.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Substantial experience in strategic project leadership within complex organisations
- A track record in integrated communications, or campaign planning
- A passion for building high-performing teams that thrive together
- Ability to influence at a senior level and inspire and motivate colleagues.
If you are an ambitious experienced operational leader looking for your next challenge and would like to play a key role in The Salvation Army’s income growth, this could be the role you’re looking for.
Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week, working a minimum of 40% across each month in the Territorial Headquarters, London.
Closing date: Monday, 30 Mar 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please visit the Government website and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme
Our mission is based on our faith in Jesus Christ who wants everyone to experience life in all its fullness.



Actively Interviewing
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!
The Creative Marketing Executive will play a key role in delivering highly effective marketing assets for a range of exciting clients. It's a perfect fit for a trained graphic designer looking to expand their skillset and career into social media and marketing. With your previous experience as a graphic designer, you'll bring design expertise, strong attention to detail, and a developing understanding of marketing best practice.
Day-to-day, you’ll be designing social media and email graphics, brainstorming creative ideas, building emails, supporting project delivery, and producing high-quality assets that are on brief, on brand, and built to perform.
This role requires experience working with Christian organisations, and/or a deep understanding of what motivates people with faith.
This job is for you if:
• You have experience as a graphic designer
• You are highly organised and process-driven
• You’re a creative thinker with an eye for design
• You have high standards of performance and delivery
• You’re highly personable with exceptional people skills
• You are detail orientated
• You’re eager to invest in professional development
We're a digital performance agency working with good brands to get the most out of social media, paid advertising, email marketing & digital strategy.
Join our Interserve National Office team based at St John's House, the historic home of the 'Call the Midwife' sisters. Interserve is committed to working cross culturally amongst the peoples of Asia and the Arab World.
We are looking for a personable Finance Admin Assistant to join our small friendly team. You will carry out;
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Various office and supporter database tasks as well as taking donations over the telephone from supporters
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A range of daily core finance tasks such as accounting for daily receipts, Stewardship and other Charity Card donations.
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Daily account reconciliations for bank accounts and manage all incoming enquiries from supporters and potential supporters
You will need to have a passion for Interserve’s vision and mission as well as at least 2 years experience in a finance or administration role. Experience of using an accounting system or database and IT skills are essential, along with effective administration skills and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
Benefits
- In return, our National Office offers a welcoming, prayerful community, with a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and flexible working arrangements.
- Salary is £23,369.77 for 0.8FTE for 4 days per week (£29,212.21 FTE) .
- The role is a hybrid between home and office working, with a minimum one day per week attendance at the National Office in Birmingham and a further day per week for at least the induction period.
Interviews will take place at our National Office in Birmingham on Monday 13th April 2026
Please follow the link to our website for further application details. Send a completed application form, CV, and covering letter.
Interserve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all within the Interserve community to share this commitment. DBS certificates will be required for all workers.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.





