Job Description

Summary

We're looking for a Head of Net Zero Carbon Fundraising to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

About the Department/Role

The Net Zero Carbon programme has been established to help the Church of England deliver its commitment to reaching Net Zero Carbon by 2030. It aims to equip, resource, and support all parts of the Church to reduce carbon emissions from energy used in its buildings, schools, and through work-related transport by 2030.

All parts of the Church will need to raise funds to implement this Net Zero plan. The Giving Directorate works alongside the core Programme Team to lead the strategy to coordinate and support plans developed by dioceses, churches, cathedrals, schools, and departments to secure funds and distribute grant funding to leverage further fundraising.

What you'll be doing

As Head of NZC Fundraising, you'll be the strategic lead for the Fundraising Workstream within the Net Zero Carbon Programme. You will oversee the delivery of the fundraising strategy, including raising funds and securing strategic partnerships, lobbying regional government, and leading others to fundraise collaboratively at regional, diocesan, and local levels. You'll distribute significant grant funding to parishes and dioceses through Give To Go Green, leveraging community funding at the local level. You will lead a team of fundraisers and provide matrix management to a network of regional NZC fundraisers across the country. Key role requirements include:

• This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

• You will be expected to travel to Church House, Westminster 1-2 times a month.

• You need a Professional Qualification or membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, as well as substantial fundraising experience across philanthropy, grants, and community fundraising.

About You

The Church of England is for everyone, and we want to reflect the community it serves across the country. We particularly welcome applications from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. As a confident employer, we are committed to recruiting disabled people and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification.