Operations Manager
St Mary's Church Thame
This is a new role focused on proactively aligning the organisation and administration of Thame Church with our mission. You will be responsible for day-to-day decision-making in administration and operations. Being at the heart of the church you will be an active member, both in worshipping with the church community as well as helping to promote its ethos.
Our vision, and specific responsibilities will be adjusted to ensure it fits to a part-time role and matching the strengths of the successful candidate.
· Responsible for ensuring effective co-ordination of Thame Church ministries as a member of the Standing Committee and Joint Church Council (JCC).
· Work alongside the clergy and JCC on the organisational planning and co-ordination of events and services to achieve the Church mission and enable the clergy to focus on their ministry.
· Proactively focus on improving the overall church operations and administration by developing and streamlining processes and using the church’s IT systems to simplify and increase engagement across key church stakeholders.
· Managerial oversight of all Church Office activities, ensuring regular services, weddings, baptism, funerals, and general office administration functions effectively.
· Foster a positive, supportive, and safe volunteer culture within the church community, ensuring processes for the safer recruitment and training of volunteers are developed and implemented by Ministry Leaders
· Work alongside the Church Wardens and estate committee to ensure the facilities are align with the church mission.
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Please apply by completing the application form, which along with further information can be downloaded from https://www.thame.church/vacancies/
St Mary's Church Thame
· 5% employer contribution 3% employee contribution
Term
· 1-year extendable contract
Hours
· Equivalent of three days a week (22.5hrs), including some evening meetings and Sunday mornings
· As a member of Thame Church, we expect to worship regularly on Sunday mornings, however you would only be expected to be working twice per month.
· Days and time of availability are generally flexible, however core days are;
o Sunday morning volunteer engagement/communication/recruitment and supporting church services (twice per month)
o Monday or Tuesday Staff meeting 2hrs.
Holidays:
· Public holidays and 25 days holiday allowance, pro-rated