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The Enterprise Solution Architect provides strategic architectural leadership across the NCIs' technology and data enterprise landscape. You will shape and govern end-to-end solution architecture covering major applications, data, integrations, AI enabled capabilities and business platforms.
The role has authority to define and assure solution architectures for major initiatives and to challenge designs that do not align with agreed enterprise standards.
This role blends deep expertise in application and data architecture, systems integration, Azure and other cloud platforms, and enterprise-wide solution design, with significant architectural leadership across large transformation programmes. You will define target architectures, provide technical direction, create solution designs, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
The role spans major digital transformation initiatives, data platform development, enterprise system replacement (including ERP), cloud modernisation and cross system integration. You will ensure solutions are secure, scalable, aligned to the Technology and Data strategy and delivered using best practice architectural principles.
What Success Looks Like:
* A coherent, scalable and secure enterprise architecture aligned with NCI strategies.
* Integrated, secure, cloud first systems, and enabling reliable and efficient data and process flow across platforms, and across the organisation.
* Strong architectural leadership across digital transformation, data and AI programmes.
* Clear adoption of architecture standards, models and reference designs across projects.
* High quality documentation enabling transparency, comprehension and continuity.
* Stakeholders across the NCIs consistently view architecture as an enabler of effective delivery.
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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.
Thank you!
Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Fundraising to lead and further develop our fundraising activity at a pivotal time for the Cathedral. This is a strategic and hands on role, working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Management Team to secure the resources needed to sustain and grow the Cathedral’s mission, ministry and buildings.
You will take the lead on generating fundraising income, primarily through trusts and foundations, while also developing appeals, legacy giving, regular giving and new fundraising income streams. You will build on the strong foundations already in place, bringing creativity, rigour and collaboration to everything you do.
The role
As Head of Fundraising, you will:
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Lead relationships with trusts and foundations, identifying opportunities, writing compelling applications and managing reporting and compliance
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Drive major fundraising bids to support the Cathedral’s Estates Masterplan and strategic priorities
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Develop and deliver fundraising appeals and pilot new initiatives to diversify income
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Grow legacy and regular giving, building a sustainable pipeline of long-term supporters
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Lead supporter care, engagement and fundraising events
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Oversee fundraising communications and profile raising activity
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Work collaboratively across the Cathedral to develop fundable projects and shared ownership of fundraising
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Manage the fundraising budget and report progress to the Senior Management Team and Finance Committee
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Act as Line Manager for the Development Officer
This role combines strategic thinking with practical delivery and will suit someone who enjoys working in a small, committed team where no two days are the same.
What we're looking for
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Proven experience in fundraising, particularly trusts and foundations
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A strong track record of writing successful funding applications generating over £250,000pa
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Excellent relationship building and communication skills
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The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and external partners
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Empathy with the values, mission and worshipping life of a Christian cathedral
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A calm, organised and proactive approach, with strong attention to detail
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A clear commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and best practice
Experience in cathedral, church, heritage or charity settings is welcome but not essential — we are keen to hear from candidates with transferable skills from other sectors.
Why join us?
You will be part of a warm, committed community, working in a unique historic setting and helping ensure Portsmouth Cathedral continues to thrive for generations to come.
Benefits
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Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per annum (FTE) plus public holidays and 2 'given' days over Christmas. Pro rata for this part-time role.
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Employer pension contributions of 7% plus 1% employee contribution.
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Commitment to professional development and training
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Cash health plan
Portsmouth Cathedral is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a member of Inclusive Church.
Interviews in person Tuesday 5 May 2026
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with a covering letter detailing how their experience aligns with the role’s requirements and the values of Portsmouth Cathedral.
Candidates invited to interview will be asked to complete a short application form as part of our safer recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.