Church Engagement and Fundraising Officer

About the role

The Church Engagement and Fundraising Officer will work under the Church Engagement & Fundraising Advisor to inspire and equip a network of churches, groups and volunteers. This 12‑month fixed‑term position is home‑based, with occasional visits to the London office, and focuses on building lasting relationships that drive fundraising and campaigning impact.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with a defined group of key churches and Christian Aid groups through both face‑to‑face and online engagement.
• Identify and engage churches that have not previously supported Christian Aid, creating a pipeline of prospective supporters.
• Promote Christian Aid’s presence by speaking at events, attending festivals, and using various communication channels.
• Adapt engagement strategies based on stakeholder insights to meet departmental targets.
• Supervise and support volunteers, ensuring they are equipped to fulfil organisational objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of supporter and volunteer activities in the CRM supporter database.

Required profile

• Strong ability to build trust‑based relationships with faith‑based organisations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently while collaborating across teams.
• Experience in fundraising, campaigning or volunteer coordination within a charitable context.

Required skills

• Experience using a CRM system to record supporter and volunteer activity.

What we offer

• 12‑month fixed‑term contract with a salary of £44,500 per annum.
• Home‑based working with one day per month in the London office (hybrid model).
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.