Head of Generosity & Giving – External Relations Team
Hours: Full‑Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Based in our Diocesan Office in Stoke Gifford (North Bristol), with opportunities for hybrid working
Are you passionate about growing generosity and inspiring people to make a lasting difference?
Do you have the experience and energy to lead strategic fundraising across a diverse and mission driven‑ organisation?
Are you excited by the challenge of shaping culture, building partnerships, and strengthening relationships across churches and communities?
If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
The Role
We’re the Diocese of Bristol – the Church of England across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Wiltshire and Swindon. You may think you already know us… but there is far more going on here than many expect.
We are preparing for a new strategic chapter: strengthening our culture of generosity, deepening trust with parishes, and launching new initiatives including The Kindness Alliance. Underpinned by our values of openness, generosity, creativity and bravery, we are passionate about transforming our communities through hope, compassion and practical action.
To support this vision, we are building a vibrant and outward‑facing External Relations Team. That’s where you come in.
As Head of Generosity and Giving, you will lead our strategic approach to generosity, embedding a discipleship‑led culture, and delivering sustainable income growth across the Diocese. You will:
- Create and deliver a bold Generosity and Giving Strategy shaped by our values
- Lead two individual giving campaigns, two major fundraising events, and a diocesan‑wide challenge event each year
- Develop and launch a comprehensive Legacy and In‑Memorial Giving Programme
- Strengthen confidence in Parish Share through storytelling, transparency and practical support
- Build strong relationships with parishes, funders, community partners and supporters
- Line‑manage a small, motivated team, nurturing an environment of collaboration, creativity and impact
- Use data, insight and evaluation to inform decisions and demonstrate outcomes
- Champion generosity as a relational, meaningful and transformational part of Christian life
This is a role for a strategic thinker, a skilled relationship builder‑, and a confident fundraising leader who is excited by innovation and inspired by purpose.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please complete the application form, or contact us if you’d like an informal conversation about the role.
Duration: This role is funded externally for the first two years and is therefore offered initially as a 2 year fixed‑term contract. It is anticipated that the post will become self‑sustaining from year three onwards.
We also offer:
- Flexible working
- 28 days annual leave(plus eight statutory Bank Holidays)
- Free onsite parking
- A contributory pension scheme and life assurance
- A Cash Plan
- Company sick pay
Closing date: 22 February 2026
Interviews: 2 March 2026
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The Diocese of Bristol is committed to being a fair, respectful, and inclusive organisation. We believe that diversity enriches us and are dedicated to the promotion of equality where all are able flourish. Disabled people, and those from global majority heritage are currently under-represented in our organisation and we warmly welcome applications from within these groups.