DIOCESE OF OXFORD

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DIOCESE OF OXFORD Oxford, Oxfordshire
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference A rare opportunity has arisen to join a small and vibrant finance team working with the Diocese. We are looking to recruit a new manager to take the Diocesan Board of Finance forward with developing systems and reporting and being involved with all sorts of interesting and varied departments. Position: Finance Manager Location: Oxford/Hybrid Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £49,748.09 per annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026, at midnight Interviews: Friday 10 July 2026, at Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, OX5 1GF The Role In this role, you will support the Director of Finance in providing a proactive, efficient, and highly effective finance service across the Diocesan Board of Finance and Trust custodian company, as well as supporting the larger finance team who look after the Board of Education. The role will include taking ownership of the budget and forecast for Board, running the month-end and reporting process and interacting with Heads of Department and key Diocese clergy in helping to run their day-to-day operations. The role will also take the lead in managing the tax and statutory reporting, and appropriate training assistance will be made available as required. You will play a key role within a Finance department totalling 9 staff. The team have been through a time of change, including the introduction of a system 3 years ago that still requires some input to ensure it is being maximised in usefulness. About You We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Accountant to join the friendly team in the Finance function. You will embrace the challenge that such a varied role brings. With proven experience in producing timely, high-quality and accurate financial information, your can-do approach to work will inspire you to deliver excellent, meaningful financial reports that will have high impact for stakeholders. You will be flexible in your working style, have strong numerical proficiency, confident communication skills, and excellent organisational and monitoring abilities. In return, there will be many opportunities for you to enhance your skill set, gain new experiences, and develop your career pathway within this important function. You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with us - around 50% of our staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work. However, all our staff do have a desire to make a difference. The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful. We are particularly keen to receive applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates, who are currently underrepresented. Our client is committed to the safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within the church community. They follow and are committed to their Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance, "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount. You may have experience in other areas such as Finance Manager, Finance Officer, Finance Deputy Manager, Finance and Operations Manager, Accountant, Charity Accountant, Business Accountant. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
DIOCESE OF OXFORD Oxford, Oxfordshire
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Data Protection Manager Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference An organisation that nurtures its people, encourages development, and rewards staff for their hard work. If the answer is yes, then this is the place for you! We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated data protection expert to join the Secretariat Team. You will embrace the challenge that such a varied role brings. Position: Data Protection Manager Location: Oxford/Hybrid Hours: Part-time, 15 hours a week Salary: £41,241.86 pro rata (actual £16,719.67) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 5 July 2026 Interviews: Tuesday 21 July 2026, Oxford The Role A highly valued role in the Secretariat Team of the Oxford Diocesan Board of Finance (ODBF) has become available due to the portfolio growth of the existing postholder. This is an important role which combines high quality General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) advice and collegiate support, policy and practice development and hands-on case management, such as undertaking Subject Access Requests (SARs). You will directly support ODBF staff, including training and response to queries and proactive advice and support to area teams (bishops, archdeacons and their teams) and parishes. The role provides an excellent opportunity for varied work, especially for someone who enjoys the full breadth and depth of data protection work. Although there is no direct line management responsibility, the role requires working well in a team, supporting others with confidence in your personal decision-making. Whilst the role involves managing autonomously the full portfolio of data protection issues on a part-time basis, it sits within a friendly, high-functioning and highly motivated team, supported by the Director of Secretariat. About You You will embrace the challenge that such a varied role brings. With proven knowledge and experience in offering timely, high-quality advice and guidance on GDPR issues and a can-do approach to case work, you will deliver excellent, meaningful support to the ODBF, area teams and parishes. You will be flexible in your working style and collegiate in spirit, with confident communication skills and excellent attention to detail. You will be comfortable prioritising competing demands and in dealing with information of a sensitive and sometimes emotive nature. In return, there will be many opportunities for you to enhance your skill set and gain new experiences, whilst performing a highly valued role, in an organisation striving to make a positive difference. This role can be fulfilled on a hybrid basis, with some requirement for a physical presence in the office (Church House Oxford, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1GF). You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with us - around 50% of our staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work. However, all our staff do have a shared desire to make a difference. The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful. We are particularly keen to receive applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates, who are currently underrepresented. Our client is committed to the safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within the church community. They follow and are committed to their Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance, "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount. You may have experience in other areas such as Data, Data Protection, Data Manager, Data Protection Manger, Data Officer, Data Protection Officer, GDPR Manager, GDPR Officer. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
DIOCESE OF OXFORD Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Finance Officer Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference A rare opportunity has arisen to join a small and vibrant finance team working with the Diocese in Oxford. We are looking to recruit a brand-new position to contribute to the day to day running of the Diocese Board of Finance (ODBF) where your contribution will have a huge impact. Position: Finance Officer - Operations Location: Kidlington, Oxford/Hybrid Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £36,475.31 - £39,281.10 Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 5 October 2025 at midnight Interview Date: Monday 20 October 2025, Oxford The Role In this role, you will support the Finance Manager in providing a proactive, efficient, and highly effective finance service across the Diocesan Board of Finance and Trust custodian company, as well as supporting the larger finance team who look after the Board of Education. The role will be diverse, starting with managing the day-to-day functions but also assisting in all areas of the finance function, including bank reconciliations, VAT, forecasting and reporting. You will play a key role within a Finance department totalling 9 staff, with input into the future running and design of how the department continues to move forward and grow. About You We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated accountant or trainee accountant (or a financially astute individual with relevant experience) to join the friendly team in the Finance function. You will embrace the challenge that such a varied role brings. With proven experience in producing timely, high-quality and accurate financial information, your can-do approach to work will inspire you to deliver excellent, meaningful financial reports that will have high impact for stakeholders. You will be flexible in your working style, have strong numerical proficiency, confident communication skills, and excellent organisational and monitoring abilities. In return, there will be many opportunities for you to enhance your skill set, gain new experiences, and develop your career pathway within this important function. You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with us - around 50% of our staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work. However, all our staff do have a desire to make a difference. Benefits and Rewards ODBF continues to offer a range of rewards and benefits to its staff, including: Competitive salary Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% into the auto-enrolment pension scheme, which includes a death-in-service benefit (5% employee contribution) Re-accreditation as a Living Wage employer Annual holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, excluding public holidays, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days, pro-rata for part-time employees In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days to all employees, namely Maundy Thursday, Ascension Day, and Christmas Eve (or the closest working day, where this falls on a weekend) Flexible working patterns with the ability to do some work from home Sabbatical leave, after a qualifying period of service Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous occupational sick pay provision Free parking and subsidised on-site café Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes EV charging points on site Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme with Octopus Electric Dreams Cycle to Work scheme with Green Commute Initiative Contributions towards eye examinations and prescriptive lenses Access to low-interest rate financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union An attractive modern working environment The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity before submitting your application, please feel free to contact the Director of Finance to discuss the role in further detail. Contact details are available once you start the process. We want the organisations commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in the composition of staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese. You may have experience in other areas such as Finance, Finance Officer, Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator, Finance and Operations Officer, Finance and Operations Assistant, Accountant, Junior Accountant. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.