Parish Grants Officer

Diocese of Westminster; City of London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading faith-based charity in London is seeking a Parish Grants Officer to manage the National Lottery Awards For All grant programme. The role involves supporting parishes in securing funding for community projects and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have strong fundraising competency, organisational skills, and experience in bid writing. This full-time position offers a salary of £37,500 and various benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Salary of £37,500 per annum

23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme for eligible employees – 5% paid by the employer

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience in preparing reports and budgets.
• Willingness to travel to parishes and attend meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the National Lottery Awards For All grant programme.
• Support grant-fundraising capacity across the Diocese.
• Maintain accurate CRM records.

Skills

Fundraising competency

Strong organisational skills

Bid-writing skills

Presentation and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

CRM software

Job description

We are looking for a Parish Grants Officer to join our full‑time, permanent team at the Diocese of Westminster in London (SW1P), working Monday‑Friday 9:00 am‑5:00 pm.

About the Diocese of Westminster

We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith‑based charity, home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) and our beautiful Westminster Cathedral. As one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, we deliver our charitable mission through an extensive network of schools, parishes and social justice initiatives, with a commitment to positively impacting the lives of all members of society.

Benefits

• Salary of £37,500 per annum
• 23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme for eligible employees – 5% paid by the employer
• Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
• Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services

Responsibilities

As a Parish Grants Officer, you will lead and manage the National Lottery Awards For All grant programme across the Diocese. Guiding parishes through the full application process, you will help them secure up to £20,000 for projects that strengthen community life. Ensuring parishes are fully supported from first enquiry to successful submission, you will empower them to deliver initiatives that bring people together, improve community spaces, and support those most affected by the cost‑of‑living crisis. You’ll work closely with parishes, priests, and key stakeholders, providing support with bid writing, promoting funding opportunities, and proactively building a strong pipeline of prospective applicants.

• Support grant‑fundraising capacity across the Diocese
• Maintain accurate CRM records
• Report on monitoring returns and internal KPIs

Qualifications

• Competency in fundraising
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong bid‑writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience preparing reports and budgets
• The ability to travel to parishes and attend meetings and events

Closing date for this role is 5th December 2025.

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