Development & Fundraising Manager
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Hours: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Travel requirement: Travel will be required throughout the Diocese.
HELP SECURE THE FUTURE OF OUR PARISHES
Can you inspire generosity, build strong relationships, and help our parishes thrive for generations to come?
We are looking for an experienced, energetic and enthusiastic fundraising professional to lead and coordinate fundraising activity across the Diocese. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference by helping parishes strengthen regular giving, unlock new sources of income and build a sustainable future that supports their mission, outreach, community engagement and treasured heritage.
As a key member of our team, you will work closely with parish priests, volunteers and parish finance teams, providing expert guidance and practical support to develop a stronger culture of giving across our parishes. You will champion best practice in donor stewardship, improve Gift Aid compliance, grow planned giving programmes and help parishes embrace modern and digital methods of giving.
This is a highly collaborative and influential role, offering the chance to work with people from across the Diocese and directly contribute to the vitality and sustainability of parish life. Supported by our new Parish Campaign Coordinator, you will help shape and deliver initiatives that inspire generosity and create long-term impact.
If you are a confident relationship-builder with a passion for fundraising, excellent communication skills and the drive to make things happen, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help ensure our parishes have the resources they need to flourish today and for the future.
About the Role
The Development and Fundraising Manager will lead and coordinate fundraising activity across the Diocese, with a particular focus on parish fundraising, grant funding, planned giving, digital and contactless giving, legacy administration and major appeals. The role will help parishes secure sustainable income for mission, outreach, community engagement and the preservation of parish heritage.
The postholder will enable parishes to resource their local Mission Plans, including missionary communities, wider community service, buildings for mission and the care of historic churches and parish heritage.
The role will lead the Dioceses Parish Stewardship Programme by strengthening regular giving, Gift Aid, digital and contactless giving, legacy giving and long-term parish sustainability.
The postholder will be part of the Communications and Fundraising team and will work closely with the Finance and Estates team, parish priests, parish finance committees and diocesan leadership.
For a detailed Job Description, Person Specification and more information about this role, please click on the link at the end of this advert.
Applicant Information
Employee benefits include 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, free life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, and contributory pension scheme.
If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
Come and be part of our mission! Apply Now!
The closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd August 2026 at 11.59pm.
We encourage an early application as we may close this advertisement at our discretion before the date stated, if a high number of applicants apply.
You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview. A first interview will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams, and the second stage will involve meeting key stakeholders, delivering a formal presentation, and participating in a panel interview.
The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.
Applicant Pack - Development and Fundraising Manager
