Closing date: 1st August 2026

Parish Fundraising Officer

Planned Giving & Gift Aid Renewal Programme

Salary / Contract

£31k - £34k per annum (depending on experience). Full Time.

12-month contract with strong likelihood of becoming permanent.

Location

A varied role combining office location in Lambeth North, with regular travel to parishes throughout South London and Kent, and home-based work.

Join an ambitious team transforming Parish Giving

The Archdiocese of Southwark is launching an ambitious new Planned Giving & Gift Aid Renewal Programme to help parishes strengthen stewardship, increase offertory income, improve Gift Aid capture, and modernise parish giving in an increasingly digital landscape.

We are seeking two energetic, enthusiastic and people-focused individuals to deliver this transformational programme across the Diocese.

This is an opportunity to travel across the Diocese, build relationships, solve problems, inspire volunteers, modernise parish giving, and make a genuine impact on the future sustainability of parish communities.

You’ll join a passionate, hardworking and supportive Fundraising & Gift Aid team that is determined to modernise parish fundraising, unlock significant new income, and help parishes thrive in a rapidly changing digital world.

You will work closely with parish priests, volunteers, and parish finance teams to provide hands-on support to improve Gift Aid compliance, strengthen donor stewardship, grow planned giving, and help parishes embrace modern giving methods including contactless and Direct Debit giving.

This is a unique opportunity to combine relationship-building, fundraising, training, and parish engagement within a role that directly supports the mission and sustainability of the Church.

If you are motivated, confident with people, enjoy variety, love building relationships, and want to be part of a team with big ambitions and a strong sense of purpose, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Parish Support & Fundraising

  • Deliver parish planned giving and stewardship campaigns
  • Help parishes grow offertory income and Gift Aid participation
  • Promote recurring giving through standing orders and Direct Debit
  • Encourage parishioners to register contactless donations for Gift Aid
  • Support parish stewardship and legacy awareness initiatives

Data, Systems and Gift Aid

  • Conduct parish Gift Aid and planned giving reviews
  • Help resolve Gift Aid backlogs and improve donor records
  • Support accurate reporting and donor communications
  • Help parishes embrace modern digital giving tools
  • Maximise Gift Aid and Gift Aid Small Donations

Training & Relationship Building

  • Deliver engaging one-to-one and small group training
  • Build strong relationships with clergy, volunteers and parish teams
  • Share ideas, best practice and practical support
  • Help strengthen parish volunteer capacity and sustainability
  • Travel regularly across the Diocese, including occasional evening work (TOIL provided)

About You

We are looking for someone who:

  • Enthusiastic, proactive and highly motivated
  • A confident communicator who enjoys meeting and supporting people
  • Organised and able to manage multiple projects at once
  • Comfortable using digital systems and databases
  • Solutions focused with strong attention to detail
  • Happy working independently while being part of a close knit team
  • Willing to travel regularly and occasionally work evenings (TOIL provided)
  • Supportive of the mission and values of the Catholic Church

Experience in fundraising, customer service, sales, parish administration, stewardship, community engagement, Gift Aid, or CRM systems would be an advantage, but the right attitude, energy and people skills are just as important. Full training and on-going support will be provided.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a major diocesan renewal programme
  • Join a fun, ambitious and supportive team environment
  • Make a real impact across parish communities
  • Enjoy a varied role combining office, parish and home-based work
  • Develop fundraising, relationship management and project skills
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Opportunity for long term progression as the programme grows

About the Programme

The Planned Giving & Gift Aid Renewal Programme aims to:

  • Increase parish Gift Aid participation to 65–70%
  • Deliver significant offertory growth across parishes
  • Improve donor stewardship and engagement
  • Strengthen compliance and parish financial sustainability
  • Modernise parish giving through digital and contactless giving solutions

How to Apply

Please send a CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to: HR@rcaos.org.uk

Closing date: 1st August 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 17th August 2026 (if this clashes with pre-booked holidays please let us know.)

The Archdiocese of Southwark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate checks.