Part-time (28 hours per week)

Salary £24,000-£25,600 - (FTE £30,000 - £32,000)

Fixed term contract until 31 December 2026

The Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich is looking for an outgoing friendly person to join the Parish Resources team which is responsible for supporting our parishes to optimise giving and become financially sustainable. You must enjoy building positive relationships with our clergy, church volunteers and staff, and be organised, persuasive, patient and resilient. The desire to go the extra mile to make a difference in our parishes and previous experience working with volunteers, whether paid or voluntary, would be an advantage.

The ability to motivate, help and enthuse volunteers and clergy is vital to the success of this role. This contact could be in person, using online platforms or email. Keeping spreadsheets and accurate records, problem solving, as well as the ability to help parishes with online and contactless giving platforms are all part of the job. No two days are the same and we would be pleased to hear from applicants who are passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a small team.

We operate a hybrid working policy with office working days to be agreed with some flexibility required and offered. Occasional evening meetings with TOIL (time off in lieu) granted and access to a car for visits around the Diocese is needed.

The DBF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of the whole church. Everyone who participates in the life of the church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all.

Safeguarding is an integral part of the mission and ministry of the church in this diocese and is in line with our Growing in God strategy. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory DBS check where required.

For an informal chat please contact Julie Podd, Parish Resources Manager on 01473 298555 or email julie.podd@cofesuffolk.org  

Applications marked ‘Confidential Application’ to be sent to: HR at HR@cofesuffolk.org or by post to Diocesan Office, St Nicholas Centre, 4 Cutler Street, Ipswich IP1 1UQ.  Please note: Applications will only be accepted on our DBF application forms. Please do not apply directly from online jobsites or send CVs.

Closing Date for Applications: 13 November 2025

Interview Date: 26 November 2025

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