Stewardship Manager

Stewardship Manager

Based at the Diocesan Office, Rochester (with travel across the Diocese)

Full time

Grade 8 Salary: £44,932

Do you have the vision and experience to help churches grow a culture of generosity that supports mission and ministry? Are you able to inspire, equip, and encourage congregations to respond faithfully and joyfully to Christian giving?

The Diocese of Rochester is seeking a Stewardship Manager to play a key role in increasing the financial resources available for mission across the Diocese. Working closely with the Finance Director, Archdeacons, clergy, and parish leaders, you will help shape stewardship across the Diocese by working to embed generous giving practices and support churches to develop sustainable approaches to funding ministry.

This is an influential and relational role for someone who can combine theological understanding, financial insight, and strong communication skills to help parishes identify and overcome potential barriers to generosity and grow in confidence around Christian stewardship.

You will support parishes and diocesan colleagues in building a culture of generosity and sustainable giving. Your key responsibilities will include:

Leading the development of a culture of generosity and mutual support across the Diocese

Working alongside the Finance Director, Archdeacons and colleagues to grow parish giving and develop parish offers

Teaching and speaking in parishes, deaneries, and online gatherings on Christian generosity and stewardship

Encouraging and supporting the use of the Parish Giving Scheme and other digital giving tools

Promoting best practice through parish giving reviews and stewardship initiatives

Working with the Communications team to promote generosity through a range of media and resources

Supporting training for clergy and lay leaders on teaching generosity and managing parish finances

Using data and financial trends to identify barriers to giving and develop practical strategies

Contributing to diocesan strategy by ensuring generosity and giving are embedded in planning and initiatives

Creating practical preaching and training resources to support local churches

We're looking for someone who:

Has significant experience in fundraising, ideally within a Christian charity or similar context

Has experience working with high-value donors and developing giving strategies

Understands the theology and biblical principles of Christian generosity and stewardship

Is confident in teaching, preaching, and communicating about giving in a range of contexts

Has strong interpersonal and negotiation skills and can motivate others to embrace new approaches

Has a strong understanding of finance and the ability to analyse giving trends and data

Is highly organised and able to manage multiple relationships and projects

Understands the culture and diversity of traditions within the Church of England

A communicant member of the Church of England (or a church in communion with it, or a member Church of Churches Together in England, the Council of Churches for Britain and Ireland, or the Evangelical Alliance)

Able to travel to all areas of the diocese, including during evenings and weekends to meet with parishes.

Flexible working and TOIL

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service

The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks.

The wider a group's diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes.

We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Closing date for applications: 8 November 2026

Interviews will be held on: 23 November 2026