Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Volunteer
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Nonprofit/Religious
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Strategic Planning Financial Stewardship Governance Communication Skills Christian Faith Charity Governance

FULL DESCRIPTION

The [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] seeks a prayerful, wise and visionary Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance to help deliver its refreshed diocesan vision. This voluntary role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the life and mission of the Church in Lancashire, providing strategic oversight, strong governance, and financial stewardship.

Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance

The [Employer hidden] is seeking a prayerful, wise and visionary Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance to help us deliver our refreshed diocesan vision: “Joyful Followers of Jesus – seeing lives changed and communities filled with hope.” This pivotal voluntary role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a genuine Christian contribution to the life and mission of the Church in Lancashire. Working closely with the Bishop of Blackburn, senior staff and diocesan leaders, you will provide strategic oversight, strong governance and financial stewardship to ensure our resources enable: • Knowing Jesus – deepening discipleship and worship • Sharing our Faith – supporting mission, evangelism and new initiatives • Loving our Neighbour – championing justice, care for creation and community transformation • Inspiring Young People – strengthening ministry in our schools and churches • Forming Christ-like Leaders – nurturing vocations and developing lay and ordained leaders

We are seeking someone with: • A mature Christian faith • Professional experience in business, finance or charity governance • Strong strategic, analytical and communication skills • The ability to lead with integrity, collaboration and independence

As Chair of the DBF you will play a crucial role in shaping diocesan priorities, ensuring transparent and robust financial planning, and communicating clearly with parishes and deaneries. You will be supported by the Diocesan Secretary, senior staff, and the Finance Team.

Closing date: Wednesday 15 April 2026 (12 noon) Interviews: Friday 24 April 2026

For an informal conversation, please contact Stephen Whittaker, Diocesan Secretary, at [contact hidden]. Application details and full information are available at: www.blackburn.anglican.org/general-vacancies

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