Head of Local Ministry Finance and Stewardship

Working across Cumbria

• Could you build trusted funding partnerships with the local church?

• Do you have an eye for detail and a grasp of the bigger picture?

• Can you manage a complex process across multiple contexts and stakeholders?

The Diocese of Carlisle is looking for somebody who will work across Cumbria to:

-develop and implement our approach to resourcing local ministry deployment

-lead extensive dialogue between Diocesan leadership and the local church to agree new and sustainable ministry patterns and levels of giving

-negotiate associated funding partnerships with the local church

-integrate the Code of Fundraising practice into our processes

-develop and monitor the Diocesan stewardship/giving strategy and oversee stewardship support

This is a full-time position, but we will consider applications from candidates wishing to work on a job share or part-time basis. Applications are welcome from ordained and lay applicants.

Salary: £50,703 pa and generous pension. Flexible working.

Applicants must be willing to undergo relevant safeguarding checks including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service, appropriate to the post.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8th July 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 14th July 2026 in Penrith, Cumbria

For an informal chat about the role contact Ric Jaques, Head of Finance, at ric.jaques@carlislediocese.org.uk or Derek Hurton, Diocesan Secretary, at: diocesan.secretary@carlislediocese.org.uk

Further information and an application form at www.carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies.

Return completed applications to: HumanResources@carlislediocese.org.uk

Carlisle Diocese 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.