Regional Net Zero Carbon Fundraising Officer

Lambeth Palace Library; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent religious organization in London seeks a Regional Net Zero Carbon Fundraising Officer to drive funding for sustainability projects in churches. The role involves relationship building with grant-makers and supporting churches in their decarbonization efforts. Applicants should have strong fundraising skills and a passion for tackling climate change. The position offers a full-time, fixed-term contract with hybrid working options and competitive remuneration, making a significant impact on church communities.

Benefits

27 annual leave days

15% employer pension contribution

Death in service benefit

Healthcare contributions

Community volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience with grant-making organizations.
• Ability to secure funding from charitable sources.
• Sympathetic to the ethos of the Church of England.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic approach to fundraising.
• Build strong relationships with grant-making bodies.
• Support diocesan staff in project pipeline building.
• Provide training and resources to churches.

Skills

Strong relationship building

Fundraising expertise

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

IT competency

Job description

Location: London Diocesan House, 36 Causton Street, London, SW1P 4AU. Contract: 3-year Fixed Term Contract, Full Time. Salary: £38,750 per annum. DBS requirement: No DBS Required.

Are you passionate about tackling climate change and supporting churches to reach Net Zero Carbon? Do you have strong fundraising skills and enjoy building partnerships that make a lasting impact?

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Regional Net Zero Carbon (NZC) Fundraising Officer to accelerate funding and support for decarbonisation projects across four dioceses: London, Southwark, Winchester, and Oxford.

This is a unique opportunity to drive real change for church buildings and communities, helping them reduce carbon emissions and access vital funding for sustainability projects.

About the Role

Working as part of the regional NZC consortium, you will:

• Develop and deliver a strategic approach to fundraising across the four dioceses.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with grant‑making bodies, diocesan teams, parish leaders and regional NZC partners.


• Research funding opportunities and share them across dioceses and parishes.


• Support diocesan staff to build a fundable project pipeline and respond quickly to grant deadlines.


• Provide fundraising training, guidance and resources to churches and local teams.


• Support communications, including regular funding updates to parishes.


• Represent the dioceses in the national Church of England NZC fundraising network, sharing best practice and insights.

The role involves hybrid working and travel across multiple dioceses. A driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use are essential.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.

About You

We are looking for someone who can bring energy, structure and relationship‑building expertise to this collaborative regional role.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience building strong relationships with decision‑makers in grant‑making organisations.


• Ability to secure funding from charitable trusts, foundations or statutory sources.


• Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise and balance workloads across multiple stakeholders.


• Strong communication skills—confident writing, presenting and delivering training.


• Skilled at working collaboratively across diverse organisations and church contexts.


• IT‑competent, diplomatic, and able to work with discretion and confidentiality.


• Sympathetic to the ethos of the Church of England.

Desirable

• Experience working in the church, heritage or environmental sectors.


• Experience supporting community fundraising or crowdfunding campaigns.


• Understanding of environmental sustainability and the church’s NZC journey.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.

About the London Diocesan Fund

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. You can find our Diocesan 2030 vision, which outlines our priorities for the next 10 years here: https://www.london.anglican.org/about-us/our-vision/

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London 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.

Safeguarding

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package


• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays


• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available


• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary


• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment


• Season ticket loans for public transport


• Access to Benenden Health Insurance


• EAP counselling through Health Assured


• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles


• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

To apply

Closing: 7 January 2026

Interview: w/c 19 January 2026

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.