Giving Advisor - Isle of Wight

Generous Giving Officer - Isle of Wight

Do you have a passion for helping churches thrive? As a Generous Giving Officer in the Church of England, you’ll play a vital role in supporting parishes to build healthy, sustainable patterns of giving on the Island.

You’ll work hands‑on with churches to:

• Review current giving levels and understand financial data.
• Spot opportunities for growth and introduce practical solutions.
• Help implement easy, secure giving options like the Parish Giving Scheme, digital platforms, and contactless devices.

You’ll also support stewardship initiatives – creating resources, delivering presentations, and guiding PCCs and clergy step by step.

This role is about people as much as finance. You’ll:

• Coach leaders on talking about money with confidence.
• Provide templates for giving campaigns and improve financial reporting.
• Promote good governance and troubleshoot practical issues like Gift Aid.
• Work closely with treasurers, churchwardens, and clergy to plan for the future.

Through practical advice, training, and relational support, you’ll help churches build strong financial foundations – so they can focus on what matters most: mission and ministry.

Key tasks/involvement:

• Be the lead contact on the island for the implementation of projects developed by the National Giving Team over the next 3 years.
• Lead promotion, implementation and advice for exiting Digital Giving solutions across the Diocese, focusing on mainland parishes.
• Lead promotion, implementation, advice and support for the Parish Giving Scheme across the island.
• Conduct the roll‑out of Clergy Training, Promotion of Legacy Giving, and Digital Giving in low‑income communities.
• Full participation in increasing knowledge and awareness of PCC officers, Treasurers, Churchwardens and Trustees.