Regional Net Zero Carbon Fundraising Officer
Summary:
Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for a job that is varied, dynamic and helps create meaningful change in the current climate crisis? If so, this fixed term role might be for you!
Location:
Worcester
Salary:
£38,250 per annum
Hours:
Full-time (35 hours per week). This will be mainly Monday to Friday, but some weekend and evening work may be required.
Job description:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Officer to help unlock the financial support needed to decarbonise churches, schools, and clergy housing across six dioceses: Worcester, Hereford, Gloucester, Birmingham, Coventry, and Lichfield. The six dioceses are working in partnership in our mission to embrace the drive towards becoming Net Zero Carbon.
In this exciting role, you will play a vital role in enabling the church to reduce emissions from buildings and transport, supporting our commitment to environmental stewardship. You will collaborate with teams in all six dioceses and take the lead on:
- Securing funding to deliver net zero carbon projects and initiatives
- Building stakeholder relationships, researching and marketing funding opportunities
- Supporting and communicating with our parishes, walking alongside them on their NZC journey
If you are a person that has proven fundraising abilities, ideally in the charity sector, then we would like to talk to you! This role will suit a person who has a passion for sustainability and the ability to inspire others to support your cause. Strategic thinking and relationship building skills will be important as well as the ability to engage in complex stakeholder environments. We are looking for a person who is empathetic and committed to the role of church buildings as local centers of Christian worship and mission; you will have sympathy with the aims and values of the Church of England.
Role description:
Application form (link):
Contact email:
Contact phone number:
01905 730732
Contact address:
16 Lowesmoor Wharf, Lowesmoor
Closing date:
24th November, 2025 at 09:00
Shortlisting week commencing:
24th November, 2025
Interview date:
10th December, 2025
Further information:
This is expected to be a 3 year fixed term post. The Diocese of Worcester is a great place to work with excellent holiday allowances and a very good pension. We want to give those who work for us the flexibility to balance their work and home lives well.
Safeguarding statement:
The Church of England is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. In the Diocese of Worcester we follow and are committed to the Church of England's House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount. Recruitment for this role involving direct contact with children or vulnerable adults will be subject to the guidelines outlined in the Church of England’s Safer Recruitment & People Management practice guidance including an Enhanced DBS check.
Diversity statement:
The Church of England is for everyone, and it is a priority for us to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole diocese. We welcome all applications from interested and suitably qualified people, and particularly welcome applications from those of UK minority ethnic / global majority heritage and people with disabilities.