Parish Giving Advisor
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,000 to £34,400 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 April 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Essex |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Diocese of Chelmsford |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
(Previous applicants need not apply)
Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £32,000–£34,400 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience
Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working, 11% non-contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday rising to 29 after five years’ service.
Be part of a team helping churches across Essex and East London grow generosity, strengthen their resources, and sustain their mission.
ROLE DUTIES
• Providing clergy training to build confidence and deepen theological understanding of generosity,
• Present relevant information using PowerPoints at Deanery Synod meetings to groups of clergy
• Ensure the diocesan website provides a useful resource for parishes, including signposts and national resources.
• Work in collaboration with the Mission and Ministry team to identify opportunities to include teaching and resources in clergy, reader and lay ministry training,
CRITERIA
• Experience of initiatives that encourage giving or participation eg. fundraising campaigns, volunteering programs in the environment of a charitable organisation.
• Experience of designing and delivering training using PowerPoint, online platforms, social media or email campaigns.
• Knowledge of the structure, governance and ethos of the Church of England, particularly relating to Christian giving or willingness to learn.
• Working knowledge of the principles of fundraising and charitable giving
For more information and to apply please see the job description and application form found on the Diocesan Website
Closing Date: 6 April 2026
Interview Date: 15 April 2026
We reserve the right to invite candidates for preliminary interviews.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close the role early and we cannot consider candidates who do not complete and return a completed application form.
Please refer to the CDBF Privacy Policy found on the Diocesan Website for guidance on how we will process your data.
Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £32,000–£34,400 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience
Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working, 11% non-contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday rising to 29 after five years’ service.
Be part of a team helping churches across Essex and East London grow generosity, strengthen their resources, and sustain their mission.
ROLE DUTIES
• Providing clergy training to build confidence and deepen theological understanding of generosity,
• Present relevant information using PowerPoints at Deanery Synod meetings to groups of clergy
• Ensure the diocesan website provides a useful resource for parishes, including signposts and national resources.
• Work in collaboration with the Mission and Ministry team to identify opportunities to include teaching and resources in clergy, reader and lay ministry training,
CRITERIA
• Experience of initiatives that encourage giving or participation eg. fundraising campaigns, volunteering programs in the environment of a charitable organisation.
• Experience of designing and delivering training using PowerPoint, online platforms, social media or email campaigns.
• Knowledge of the structure, governance and ethos of the Church of England, particularly relating to Christian giving or willingness to learn.
• Working knowledge of the principles of fundraising and charitable giving
For more information and to apply please see the job description and application form found on the Diocesan Website
Closing Date: 6 April 2026
Interview Date: 15 April 2026
We reserve the right to invite candidates for preliminary interviews.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close the role early and we cannot consider candidates who do not complete and return a completed application form.
Please refer to the CDBF Privacy Policy found on the Diocesan Website for guidance on how we will process your data.