Head of Net Zero Carbon Fundraising
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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 to 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 the 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 is working alongside the core Programme Team to leading on the strategy to coordinate and support the plans being developed by our dioceses, churches, cathedrals, schools, and departments to secure the funds needed 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 by overseeing the delivery of the fundraising strategy: raising funds and securing strategic partnerships; lobbying national and regional government; and leading others to fundraise collaboratively at regional, diocesan and local levels. You'll distribute substantial grant funding to parishes and dioceses through Give To Go Green to leverage community funding at a local level. You'll lead a team of national fundraisers and provide matrix management to a network of regional NZC fundraisers across the country.
Key role requirements:
This is a 12-month fixed term contract
You will be expected to travel to Church House, Westminster 1-2 times a month
You will need a Professional Qualification or membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising as well as Substantial fundraising experience across philanthropy, grants and community fundraising
The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to recruiting disabled people. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification.
Desired Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Experience:
* Substantial fundraising experience across philanthropy, grants and community
fundraising
* Experience of working within the church, heritage or environmental sector, either in a
paid or voluntary capacity, ideally in relation to giving or fundraising
* Experience in a leadership role managing a team of colleagues and working alongside
senior leaders to deliver projects
* Experience working in the environment/low-carbon/sustainability sector.
* Experience of working successfully in multi-disciplinary teams across departments in a
complex organisation.
Skills & Abilities:
* Influencing others through communication and strong leadership skills
* Confident decision making
* Strong verbal and written communications skills for bid-writing and board papers
* Project management skills
* Managing budgets
* Strong analytical and data management skills
* Ability to work collaboratively across a diverse organisation
* Line management and matrix management through coaching and mentoring
Qualifications & Training:
* Educated to degree level, or equivalent/relevant experience.
* Professional Qualification or membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising
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