Development Officer Projects, Giving and Generosity

Elydiocese; Ely; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A church organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Development Officer: Projects, Giving and Generosity to enhance church fundraising efforts. This full-time role involves working with clergy and volunteers to promote digital giving platforms and improve engagement with the Parish Giving Scheme. The ideal candidate will possess excellent people skills and a passion for making a difference. This position offers a three-year funding commitment with the Ely Diocesan Board of Finance.

Benefits

Membership of The Church Workers Pension Fund

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in communities.
• Experience in supporting church activities and fundraising.
• Ability to engage with clergy and volunteers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support churches in improving levels of giving and generosity.
• Promote the Cornerstone platform and Parish Giving Scheme.
• Help set up and run workshops for churches.

Skills

Motivating and enthusing volunteers

Persuasive communication

Resilience

People skills

Job description

Development Officer: Projects, Giving and Generosity - EDBF

Generosity is at the heart of our faith. We believe in a generous God, and our own generosity is a testament and hallmark of our faith in action. The ministry and mission of each church is largely funded through the incredible generosity of those who give to it.

In furtherance of our Vision and Strategy To be generous and visible people of Jesus Christ, Diocesan Trustees have agreed to invest in the support we offer to churches to grow their giving and generosity. This investment will help to embed our parish giving work within the Mission and Ministry Department, providing opportunities to link giving and generosity more intentionally with discipleship and the mission of the church, rather than viewing giving as a transactional function. It will also help to ensure a more cohesive approach to the support offered to parishes, church leaders, officers and volunteers.

We are, therefore, looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference to join our small, friendly Programme Management Team. You will enjoy working with people, be persuasive, patient and resilient, and appreciate the importance of our clergy and volunteers. The ability to motivate, help and enthuse volunteers, staff and clergy is vital to the success of this role.

Purpose of the Role

The Development Officer: Projects, Giving and Generosity will work as part of the Programme Management Team to support churches to implement ways of improving levels of giving and generosity. This work will involve contact with clergy and volunteers – notably but not exclusively treasurers and churchwardens – as well as liaison with other team members, Diocesan staff and the Church of England’s National Giving Team.

The role will include promoting (i) the Cornerstone platform, (ii) the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS), and (iii) different forms of Digital (cash-free) Giving. You will also contribute to the work of other projects within the Mission and Ministry Department.

Key Objectives

• Support and increase the number of churches engaging with the Cornerstone platform by promoting this online tool and helping to set up and run workshops;
• Increase the number of churches in the Parish Giving Scheme year-on-year, and increase the number of givers;
• Support and increase the number of churches with Digital Giving platforms by helping to set up / activate contactless giving devices and setting up online giving.

Terms and Conditions

• Hours of work: full-time (35 hours per week), to include occasional evening and weekend work
• Membership of The Church Workers Pension Fund (non-contributory)
• Funding for this role is available initially for three years , subject to three months’ successful probation
• The employing entity will be the Ely Diocesan Board of Finance

Applications and Further Information

• Further information about the role can be found in the Role Description - Download here .
• Closing date for applications is 12noon on Monday 16 February.
• Interviews will be held in Ely on Friday 27 February.

The Diocese of Ely is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

First published on: 29th January 2026

Page last updated: Saturday 31st January 2026 4:15 AM