Fundraising Adviser for Church Buildings

Introduction

The Diocese of Chichester is seeking a skilled and proactive Fundraising Adviser to support parishes in securing funding for projects to improve and repair their church buildings. 

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the care, preservation, and future development of church buildings across the diocese. Working closely with the Church Buildings Team, Archdeacons, Parish Support, and external partners, you will play a key role in helping parishes achieve successful capital projects that strengthen mission, heritage engagement, and community use. 

This role is offered on a 4 year fixed term contract. 

About the Role: 
• Provide expert advice on fundraising for church buildings and capital projects.
• Support parishes in identifying grant sources and preparing strong applications.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of grant‑making organisations.
• Give strategic guidance on fundraising approaches and income generation.
• Attend DAC site visits and meetings to advise on funding options.
• Build relationships with key funders including the Heritage Lottery Fund and National Churches Trust.
• Communicate funding news, deadlines and opportunities via diocesan channels.
• Organise and deliver training events and workshops. 

About You: 
• Experienced in fundraising for capital  projects.
• Confident in identifying funding sources and advising on grant applications.
• Knowledgeable about heritage buildings and planning processes
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Proactive, creative, and enthusiastic about supporting parishes. 

For full details of the job please see the job description and person specification.  

What We Offer: 
  

• A salary of £38,600 per annum   
• Flexi-time and hybrid working.  The role is based at Church House, Hove with the opportunity to apply to use the DBF’s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week  
• Enrolment into the Diocesan Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and flexible employee contribution of between 0-6%   
• 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 2 privilege days leave per year   
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling, GP appointments, financial and legal support
• Free parking at Church House, use of the ride to work scheme and free eye tests   

As an employer, and as a Church House team, our mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.   

The Diocese of Chichester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. Our full safeguarding policy can be found here       

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Emma Arbuthnot, Senior Church Buildings and Mission and Pastoral Officer (emma.arbuthnot @chichester.anglican.org).  

Please apply via Pathways by midnight on 9th February 2026.     

Interviews will be held at Church House, Hove on Tuesday 23rd February 2026.