Fundraising Officer - Leeds, United Kingdom - The Diocese of Leeds

The Diocese of Leeds

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

We are looking for a new 3 day a week, 18 month fixed term Fundraising Officer to join the passionate, vibrant and friendly team in the Diocese of Leeds.

We cover a wide geographical area in Northern England including Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield and the Yorkshire Dales.

In line with the Church of England's Routemap to Net Zero Carbon, the Diocese of Leeds has an ambition to achieve net zero carbon (NZC) by 2030 across our diocesan estate.

To deliver this ambition, a detailed net zero carbon programme has been developed is being implemented to decarbonise the 587 churches, 57 school and 451 domestic properties for clergy within the diocese.

We are recognised as a leading diocese within the whole of the Church of England's NZC programme, and we anticipate being at the forefront of seeking funding for decarbonisation projects in this sector.

A recent piece of research for the Diocese of Leeds has identified potential NZC funding sources across including community funding, grant funding, statutory funding, high net worth individuals, corporate donors.

A funding action plan has been proposed.

To support this extensive programme of work we are seeking an experienced Fundraising Officer to work alongside a growing vibrant and committed diocesan team of NZC officers.

The diocese has gained national Church of England funding to support this role for18 months.

Interviews will be 24th April

Our Values
The Diocesan values, Loving, Living, Learning, are vital to the way we encourage equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace

We aim to:
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Love God, the world and one another.
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Live in the world as it is, but, drawn by a vision of something better, we want to help individuals and communities flourish,
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Learn when we get things wrong, by listening and growing together.

The Diocese of Leeds is proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
£21,590.00 per year

Expected hours: 21 per week

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