Trustees, Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance

The Diocese of Norwich are looking for two new Trustees for our Diocesan Board of Finance –exceptional individuals to help us ensure we can sustainably grow the mission of the Church of England in Norfolk and Waveney.

About the Role

Trustees of the Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance are also members of the Bishop’s Council of Trustees. The role includes:

• Helping to shape diocesan vision, strategy and policy,
• Providing financial leadership and oversight,
• Contributing to good charity governance, risk management and safeguarding oversight,
• Acting as an ambassador for the Diocese and the NDBF across Norfolk and Waveney,
• Ensuring that adequate arrangements are in place for oversight of safeguarding provision and responding to concerns and disclosures,
• Being responsible for the performance of the Diocesan Board of Finance, ensuring that it complies with all legal and regulatory requirements,
• Acting as guardians of the Diocese’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.

The Board oversees assets of around £160m and an annual budget of approximately £13–14m, supporting churches, clergy, chaplaincies and schools across one of the largest dioceses in England.

The time commitment is estimated at around one day per month, including attendance at up to six Board meetings per year.

This is a voluntary, unpaid role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for committed Christians, resident in the Diocese of Norwich, who bring professional experience and a passion for supporting the mission of the Church.

You will:

• Be an active, practising Christian with a good understanding of parish life,
• Have experience in a professional role, ideally with significant financial responsibility,
• Be able to understand and interrogate financial information and charity accounts,
• Bring collaborative leadership, sound judgement and effective chairing skills,
• Have an interest in good governance, safeguarding and the long-term sustainability of the Church,
• Meet the Charity Commission eligibility criteria for holding a Trustee role: Trustee eligibility declaration form

We particularly welcome applications from women, GMH candidates and people living with disabilities, who are currently under-represented on diocesan boards and committees

How to apply

To apply, please send:

• Your CV,
• A covering letter explaining how your skills and experience equip you for this role,
• The contact details of two referees.

to governance@dioceseofnorwich.org

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Governance Officer at the same address.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 24^th February
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 3^rd March.

A basic DBS check and two references will be required before appointment.