National Stewardship Consultant – Stewardship and Finance

Overview

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future sustainability and mission of the Church of Scotland. We are seeking a National Stewardship Consultant to support, equip and inspire congregations to grow in their understanding and practice of Christian stewardship. This is a varied and outward-facing role, helping churches cultivate a confident and hopeful culture of generosity to sustain and resource the Church’s mission and ministry, enabling them to flourish spiritually, practically and financially.

• Work alongside congregations in a range of contexts, facilitating meetings, conferences and workshops.
• Present stewardship resources and accompany churches on their stewardship journeys.
• Provide practical guidance on personal giving, fundraising, digital giving, legacy giving, grant funding and Gift Aid.
• Contribute to developing new resources and initiatives, including a stewardship module as part of the Church’s training for ministry programme, and further development of the ‘Bearing Fruit’ financial health-check tool.

• Strong understanding of Christian stewardship and the life of the church.
• Confident and engaging communicator, able to motivate and inspire others.
• Experience of facilitating groups and engaging a range of audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Passionate about helping people and congregations flourish.

• A current driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.
• Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends.
• Willingness to be based in the south-west and central belt of Scotland.
• A committed Christian with a live Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010).