Finance and Resources Officer

2 weeks ago

Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool Diocese Full time

Job Summary

This post, working collaboratively within the Resources Team at St James’ House, seeks to serve the clergy, parish officers and parishes in the diocese of Liverpool in:
1. Building sustainable churches, by assisting both established and new churches:
a. to exercise appropriate governance and financial management

b. to pay Parish Share in full

c. to steward congregational assets in order to such as buildings and to maximise income streams.

2. Growing generous disciples, promoting the biblical principles and good practice of Christian stewardship set out in our Five Key Tasks for every church:
a. growing the _Parish Giving Scheme_, a 4,000 strong community of generosity gifting over £4 million annually to Liverpool parishes

b. encouraging _Digital Giving_

c. maturing _Good Stewardship Practice _

d. promoting _Legacy Giving _

e. developing _Congregational Budgeting._

This will include:

- _Encouraging good financial practice and governance compliance._
The post holder will oversee and review parish governance and accounts and congregational Returns of Parish Finance, provide ‘help-desk’ advice and lead online and in person training events in support of parish officers.
- _Advising and supporting parishes on all matters relating to Parish Share. _
The post holder will advocate for and communicate as creatively as possible the purpose, practice and importance of Parish Share and will assist parishes in arrears of Share to develop Parish Share Payment Plans, implementing diocesan Synod resolutions.
- _Promoting and developing a wills and legacy strategy for local churches_.
The post holder will lead on legacy and in-memoriam giving as part of our vision to nurture generous disciples, including assisting churches in creating legacy literature. Experience of legacy fundraising is helpful but not required; training will be provided.
- _Assisting in the development of ‘back office’ solutions for church administration._
The post holder will support the roll-out of our robust, integrated software platform across the diocese in support of effective and efficient administration and with due regard to churches transitioning into larger Fit for Mission parishes.
- _Exercise oversight of the diocesan Gift Aid Scheme_
The post holder will finalise the transition of our long standing diocesan Gift Aid Scheme to a new software platform; collecting, entering and maintaining Gift Aid data and following up non-compliance for claims.

**Other responsibilities include**:

- working across our Five Key Tasks (as above) with colleagues in the Resources team, to nurture generous disciples, including the creation of resources such as leaflets, video stories and possibilities of preaching and presenting in parishes.
- responsibility for keeping abreast of current financial and governance requirements and stewardship thinking within the Church of England and for ensuring ongoing advice and best practice is shared with parishes.
- collaboratively working with colleagues in the Resources team and across St James’ House to assist parishes to grow diverse and new income streams.
- working with Resources Team colleagues to play an active part in the national network of Anglican giving advisors and implementing the strategy of the National Giving Team.
- Such other tasks as might be determined by the Director of Stewardship.

Formal financial qualifications, experience of book-keeping or of local church accounting are desirable. However, the post would be suitable for someone with both the aptitude and willingness to learn and to work collaboratively.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**

Liverpool Diocese is committed to treating our whole community with dignity and respect. We desire to represent diverse identities within our community whether this be by race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or social background of each person to ensure they fulfil their potential within a proactive, loving and caring environment.

**Person Specification**

**Essential**

**Experience**
- Some familiarity with charity (fund) accounting and experience of local church financial management.
- Aptitude to take engage with training opportunities and self-led learning

**Knowledge & Skills**
- Awareness of the requirement of church based accounting practices in the wider context of charity governance and good practice
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with and experience of the range of Microsoft Office software, including Sharepoint and Teams
- The ability to work independently, manage a diverse workload and to plan and organise to ensure deadlines are met

**Personal Qualities**
- The desire and ability to work collaboratively, sharing and covering for colleague’s responsibilities when needed
- The ability to build relationships with Team colleagues and with clergy and parish officers in our diocese
- Resilience and the willingness to work flexibly

**Qualifications**
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