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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.

Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer The Diocese is seeking an experienced and committed safeguarding professional to join the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer. Position: Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Location: Hove/Hybrid Salary: £49,536 per annum Hours: Full-time (flexi time available) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 5th July 2026 Interview Date: Hove on 30th July 2026. About the Role This is a pivotal leadership role, offering an opportunity to shape and strengthen safeguarding practice across a large and diverse diocese. You will play a key part in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults, while supporting parishes, clergy and diocesan colleagues to uphold the highest safeguarding standards. Key duties include: Lead and manage safeguarding casework across the Diocese, ensuring compliance with national Church of England safeguarding standards and statutory guidance Provide line management and supervision to the team of Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers Oversee triage, risk assessment and allocation of safeguarding referrals Manage complex and high-risk cases, working collaboratively with statutory agencies such as police, social care and probation services Ensure high-quality case recording, quality assurance and continuous improvement of safeguarding practices Act as the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer in the absence of the Director of Safeguarding Contribute to training, policy development and the promotion of a strong safeguarding culture This role involves regular collaboration with clergy, parish safeguarding officers, senior church leaders and external partners across the Diocese. If you are passionate about safeguarding and want to play a key role in protecting and supporting communities across Sussex, we would love to hear from you. About You We are seeking a highly skilled safeguarding professional who can demonstrate: Significant safeguarding casework experience and strong knowledge of legislation and best practice Experience working with victims, survivors and those who pose risk, and partnering with statutory agencies Proven ability to embed good safeguarding practice Strong leadership, risk assessment and communication skills Ability to manage complex cases, quality assure work and maintain confidentiality High integrity, resilience and sound judgement Reflective, collaborative and committed to equality and inclusion Alignment with the values of the Church of England You can view full details of the in the job description and person specification when you apply. About the Organisation The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England. As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive. What is on offer: 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year. Flexi-time and the opportunity to apply to use the DBF s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week. Membership of the Church Worker s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%. Employee Assistance Programme with access to GP appointments, counselling and financial and legal support. Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities. Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.