Head of Development and Fundraising

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours)
Location: Portsmouth (St Edmund House, PO1 3QA)
Travel requirement: Travel will be required throughout the Diocese

The Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth, which covers three counties and the Channel Islands, serving over 30,000 practising Catholics across 135 churches, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Development and Fundraising, with a proven track record of delivery in significant fundraising campaigns to lead and grow our fundraising activity across our diverse and vibrant Diocese.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and supported by a Fundraising Officer, you will lead the development and delivery of fundraising and development activity across the Diocese and its parishes.

Key priorities will include grant funding, legacy development, growing local giving, and supporting major campaigns, including a multi-million-pound appeal for the renovation of St John’s Cathedral ahead of its 150th anniversary in 2032.

The successful applicant will be a strong team player, highly numerate with excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. They will be able to build trusted relationships with donors, parishes and partners, and help mobilise the financial support needed to enable parish projects and strengthen our growing missionary communities.

This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy and supportive team as we implement our ten-year Mission Plan, helping to shape the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.

The Head of Development and Fundraising role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the Diocese; we look forward to hearing from you.

For a detailed Job Description, Person Specification and more information about this role, please click on the link at the end of this advert.

Applicant Information

Employee benefits include 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, free life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, and contributory pension scheme.

If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of our mission! Apply Now!

The closing date for applications is 5th April 2026.

We encourage an early application as we may close this advertisement at our discretion before the date stated, if a high number of applicants apply.

You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview. A first interview will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams, and the second stage will involve meeting key stakeholders, delivering a formal presentation, and participating in a panel interview.

The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.

You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship