Job Description
Merrifield Consultants are thrilled to be working in partnership with The Diocese of London to recruit a Senior Fundraising Manager – someone with the skills and experience to build upon recent successes in securing funding for medium and large projects and help strengthen and implement a robust fundraising strategy. This role will be key in driving the organisations' long-term strategic goal of improving the condition of churches across the Diocese so they can function more effectively as places of worship and community activity. They will also help promote crucial initiatives in areas such as environment and sustainability, community welfare and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Role: Senior Fundraising Manager (Trusts and Statutory)
Reporting to: Head of Development
Location: Westminster, Greater London, Hybrid, on site 3 days a week
Terms: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 per year
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is one of the largest charities in the UK and is the administrative centre of the part of the Church of England that makes up the Diocese of London. Parishes in the Diocese each represent an independent but affiliated charity, containing more than 400 places of worship, many of which are historically significance and in need of investment.
The Senior Fundraising Manager will work strategically as part of the Development team to secure funds for the repair and rejuvenation of churches within the Diocese’ portfolio. Ensuring all fundraising initiatives address local need and contribute to the regeneration of communities, the post-holders will work with parishes to identify funding opportunities and potential partnerships with community groups, heritage organisations to ensure the long-term sustainability of churches, and the services they provide to local communities. The distribution of tasks will be determined by the skills and experience of the candidates appointed.
Key skills/experience/knowledge:
- Significant and varied fundraising, including a proven track record of securing grants from local authorities.
- Ability to work with a diverse client base.
- Experience of planning, managing fundraising targets and budgets.
- Experience of submitting applications for capital projects of £500,000 or more to the National Lottery Heritage or Community Fund
- Excellent knowledge of relevant Trusts and Foundations and National Lottery funding programmes
- Understanding of development and delivery phases of capital projects
We are also looking for a self-motivated, highly organised individual who can demonstrate a creative approach to problem solving and have the ability to develop excellent working relationships across different teams and locations.
Interested candidates must also be able to work flexible hours on occasion (time off in lieu will be given for occasional evening work) and be willing to travel to various locations in London to attend meetings, and events.
Closing date: Please apply at your earliest convenience as applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.
1st Stage interviews (Virtual): Week commencing 29th April
2nd stage interviews (In-Person): Week commencing 6th May
To find out more about these opportunities or to make an application, please get in touch with Emma at Merrifield Consultants: emma.bell@merrifieldconsultants.co.uk