We are looking for a new full-time, 18-month fixed term Funding Officer to work with the leadership teams and parishes in the Dioceses of Blackburn, Carlisle and Manchester in identifying funding opportunities towards delivering net carbon zero projects.

In line with the Church of England’s Routemap to Net Zero Carbon (NZC), the Dioceses of Blackburn, Carlisle and Manchester are collaborating on the joint ambition to achieve net zero carbon by 2030 across our diocesan estates. To deliver this ambition, a detailed net zero carbon programme has been developed is being implemented to decarbonise the 916 churches, 495 schools and over 600 domestic properties for clergy within the three dioceses.

Whilst the national Church of England is financially supporting the extensive programme of net carbon zero work, there are other statutory bodies, companies and national/regional/local charitable trusts that are willing to financially assist with net zero (and other environmental improvement) activities.

We are seeking an experienced Funding Officer to work alongside the three diocesan NZC teams and Giving Advisors to build relationships with regional statutory and other funders of net zero activities and support both the diocesan and parish leaders in making applications to grant making bodies. This post is funded by the Church of England Net Zero Capacity Building Fund for a period of 18 months. Therefore the contract will be a fixed-term of 18 months.

You can find the full job description and person specification in the recruitment pack.

To apply for this role please complete an application form, an equal opportunities monitoring form, and a covering letter on why you are applying and what skills and experience you will bring to the role.

Please send all documents to HR Manager for Blackburn, Andy Cooke andrew.cooke@blackburn.anglican.org

Applications close: 26 August 2024

Interview date: 6 September 2024