Growing Younger Resourcing Officer

The Growing Younger Resourcing Officer will play a crucial role in supporting our diocesan vision by focusing on fundraising and resource development for children, young people, and families (CYF) ministries. It is crucial that these ministries become financially sustainable beyond Church funding. This role, as part of the Parish Support Office, aims to connect parishes with the available grant funding sources for work with young people and help them develop strategies to ensure the financial sustainability of their ministries.

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

The Diocese of Derby is committed to the Church of England's vision to become a church that is younger and more diverse and double the number of active young disciples by 2030. This commitment is echoed in our diocesan vision and strategy. Our vision is that the Kingdom of God is good news for all, and we will see this through transformed lives, growing church, and building community. Our objectives include deepening our relationship with God, challenging injustice, serving our local contexts, and making new disciples. In delivering these objectives, we will prioritise becoming younger, greener, more diverse, and addressing contexts of social and economic deprivation.

Our offer to you:

Working hours: 15 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Annual leave: Full-time holiday entitlement - 38 days including statutory bank and public holidays. This includes 5 discretionary days paid leave as determined by the DBF. For part-time staff, the total holiday entitlement will be calculated based on the number of hours worked.

Pension: Employer contributions equivalent to 10% of the gross salary into an approved personal pension plan, paid monthly. If the Church workers pension fund is selected, 9.5% of the gross salary will be paid into the pension fund and 0.50% will be paid to life insurance.

Life Assurance: 2 x annual salary (subject to pension enrolment in the church pension fund)

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising Strategy Development: Supporting parishes in developing effective fundraising strategies to employ children, young people, and family ministers. Provide training and resources to parish leaders on best practices for fundraising and donor engagement.
• Grant Funding Expertise: Develop and maintain expert knowledge of grant funding. Identify and promote grants suitable for different types of ministries and assist parishes in applying for grants, particularly those available for socio-economically deprived communities.
• Resource Development and Communication: Create and distribute resources to help parishes understand and navigate the funding landscape. Collaborate and communicate funding opportunities and success stories.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Mission, Evangelism, and Parish Revitalisation team and contribute to team discussions and strategies to enhance CYF ministries and overall parish support. Maintain a strong working relationship with the Living Generously Advisor to support parishes in developing cultures of generosity. Coordinate efforts to align fundraising strategies with the broader goals of fostering generosity and financial sustainability within parishes.
• General Responsibilities: The post holder will comply with all standards, policies, and procedures set by the Parish Support Team in the Diocese of Derby. They will support the ethos, aims, and objectives of the Church of England in the Diocese of Derby and keep up to date with developments in their area of work.
• Safeguarding: The DBF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share that commitment.

The post holder will be required to travel across the Diocese and to meetings in other locations.

The post holder may be required to work outside normal office hours including occasional weekend working, subject to time off in lieu.

The post holder will have/be:

• Experience in fundraising, particularly within a church or non-profit setting.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful fundraising strategies.
• Experience working with grant applications and funding bodies.
• A passion for supporting and growing young people and children's ministries.
• A commitment to the vision and values of the Diocese of Derby and the Church of England.
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• An active Christian faith is a genuine occupational requirement for this role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms for fundraising and resource management.

Please apply for the role by emailing claire.lees@derby.anglican.org providing your CV and a cover note on how you meet the requirements for the role.

Closing date is 12th January 2025.

Candidates will need to be available for interviews on 23 January 2025 (pm).