Archdiocese of Dublin

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin is the largest diocese in Ireland with a Catholic population of almost 1 million, extending to almost 200 parishes covering the entire city and county of Dublin, most of County Wicklow, and parts of Counties Kildare, Carlow, Wexford, and Laois.

Since 2021, a strategic initiative, Building Hope, has been guiding parishes through a period of significant change and renewal. Led by Archbishop Dermot Farrell, the 195 parishes of the Archdiocese have been organised into 53 parish partnerships. Priests in parishes work co-responsibly with permanent deacons, parish pastoral workers, parish employees, members of parish groups and committees, and a broad range of volunteers in lay ministry.

The comprehensive and thoughtful engagement in developing Building Hope has provided an ideal foundation for the developmentof the Archdiocese's first Strategic Funding Plan - a practical roadmap designed to strengthen and sustain parish partnerships in mission as one united family in Christ. To support this initiative, the Archdiocese is seeking to appoint a Parish Partnership Funding Support Officer to work in collaboration with parish partnerships, with the role based in the Diocesan Offices.

The Role

Working closely with the Episcopal Vicar for Financial Development and the Financial Administrator of the Archdiocese, the Parish Partnership Funding Support Officer will support funding efforts in the context of the ongoing strategic evolution of the Archdiocese.

This role will be primarily based in the Diocesan Offices on Arran Quay, Dublin and will entail time spent in local parish partnerships throughout the Archdiocese, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

This is a role for a strategic, values-driven professional with a focus on change management. The new Officer will provide practical support and facilitation as we begin an important conversation about how best to approach fundraising moving forward. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping parish partnerships build a secure financial future for mission.

The successful candidate will:

• Work with parish partnerships to review future funding needs and act as a support resource as plans evolve
• Execute on deliverables within the Archdiocese's first Strategic Funding Plan, guidingparish partnerships over the next 5 years
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support funding initiatives, developing communications collateral
• Assist in planning and delivering special diocesan fundraising pilots
• Support parish partnerships in motivating and training staff and volunteers in development activity
• Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance parish partnership fundraising goals and stewardship engagement
• Help parish leaders identify new ways for parishioners to engage financially with the Church
• Develop work plans, timelines, and tailored materials
• Coordinate and train volunteer groups
• Provide regular activity and progress reports to diocesan leadership.
• Track and analyse fundraising performance
• Support clergy, volunteers, and donors to ensure a positive fundraising experience

Core Competencies

• Third level qualification; a degree in such areas as business administration, communications, marketing or social science
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff, volunteers and prospective donors
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• A self-motivated and proactive approach to work in new and varied environments
• Desirable but not essential, experience working in a fundraising role with atrack recordof achieving financial targets
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment while managing individual goals
• Commitment to supporting volunteer efforts to ensure a positive and purposeful experience utilising personal connection to mission
• Computer and digital proficiency and entry-level experience using CRM systems

Benefits

• Defined contribution pension, income protection, and death in service benefits
• 20 days of annual leave, increases according to years of employment, up to 25 days. Holy Days off, if they fall on a weekday
• Ordinary Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave and Adoptive Leave are fully paid (after 1 year of continuous employment).
• Bike-to-Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous Learning Development support
• Professional Membership fees paid (only where relevant to the job)
• Offer a hybrid working model after completion of probation: two days working from home and three days in the office. On Wednesday, all staff members are required to be in the office
• Free Car Parking

To access the complete candidate booklet, please click the following link:

https://www.dublindiocese.ie/vacancies/

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter (maximum one page) outlining how your suitability for the role for the attention of Cintia Mota, HR Administrator, at cintia.mota@dublindiocese.ie. The closing date for applications is Friday, March 20, 2026.