Parish Grants Officer

Parish Grants Officer – Diocese of Westminster

Location:

London, SW1P

Salary: £37,500 per annum

• 23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme for eligible employees – 5% paid by the employer
• Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
• Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services

• Lead and manage the National Lottery Awards for All grant programme across the Diocese.
• Guide parishes through the full application process, helping them secure up to £20,000 for projects that strengthen community life.
• Ensure parishes are fully supported from first enquiry to successful submission, empowering them to deliver initiatives that bring people together and support those most affected by the cost‑of‑living crisis.
• Work closely with parishes, priests, and key stakeholders, providing support with bid writing, promoting funding opportunities, and proactively building a strong pipeline of prospective applicants.
• Support grant‑fundraising capacity across the Diocese.
• Maintain accurate CRM records.
• Report on monitoring returns and internal KPIs.

• Competency in fundraising.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong bid‑writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience preparing reports and budgets.
• The ability to travel to parishes and attend meetings and events.

Closing date: 5th December 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Grants Officer, Community Funding Officer, Fundraising and Grants Officer, Grants and Development Officer, Community Grants Co‑ordinator, Funding Support Officer, Grants Programme Officer, Community Development Officer, or Trusts and Grants Officer.

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