The Diocese has a vision of Living Hope for the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond and is committed to its mission of Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence of Courage. A key aspect of that vision is the articulation of 7 Areas of Focus which healthy churches attend to: Inspiring Worship, Reaching Younger, Enhancing Diversity, Growing Leaders, Enabling Commitment, Encouraging Generosity and Nurturing Prayer. Watch our vision video. Diocese has relatively recently reviewed its Parish Share strategy, developed 10 Year Trajectories for Parishes, and co‑ordinated a multi‑layered ‘Journey of Generosity’, of which Parish Share is a key component.
The Parish Share Lead will play a key strategic and operational role in developing and delivering a successful Parish Share system. The postholder will lead and coordinate the Parish Share Team, embed the strategic diocesan Parish Share vision, strengthen relationships between parishes and the Diocesan Board of Finance, and build confidence and trust through clear communication, engagement, and transparency around diocesan provision and its impact on parish ministry.
Key Relationships
The post holder is an employee of the Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF) and will report to the Operations & Finance Director. Internal relationships include the Finance & Operations director, the Diocesan Parish Share Team, Archdeacons, Parish Finance Enablers, the Data Analyst, the Programme Management Office and the Communications team. External relationships include Church House Senior Leaders, the National Giving Team, parish clergy and PCCs.
Main Activities and Responsibilities
- Own and deliver a multi‑year Parish Share project plan that engages all key internal and external stakeholders, refining the current 10‑Year Trajectories where necessary.
- Advise the Parish Share Team on priorities, risks, and dependencies.
- Monitor and influence parish progress in relation to Parish Share, facilitating follow‑up conversations and signposting parishes to diocesan colleagues or vice versa for further advice or support as required.
- Design and deliver a clear and coherent Parish Share communications plan, building on and refining current materials, articulating the purpose of Parish Share, the need for contributions, and the tangible impact of giving to the Diocese, linking with the wider ‘Journey of Generosity’ communications.
- Partner with the Finance and Operations Director to develop insightful Parish Share reporting for papers and forums outside the Parish Share Team, such as the annual Budget and Accounts, Finance Committees, and Bishops Councils.
- Act as a key point of contact between parishes and the diocese on Parish Share, fostering positive and trusting relationships.
- Coordinate a programme of face‑to‑face meetings and events between senior diocesan leaders and clergy with parishes.
- Use data, insights and feedback to evaluate impact and report to the grant maker on outcomes and learnings, also feeding back into the Diocese learning from other Dioceses and other Parish Share Leads across the Northern Province.
- Lead on ensuring the Parish Share system is compliant with the Code of Fundraising practice.
See attached document for Person Specification.
Parish Share Lead employer: The Church of England
The Church of England in Liverpool is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusivity. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth through diocesan training courses and the chance to make a meaningful impact within the community. With a strong commitment to nurturing vocations, this role provides a unique opportunity to engage with various church traditions and contribute to the spiritual development of lay ministry.
