Frontline Church are looking to hire an Operations Pastor to join the team. This person will provide leadership for the staff team and oversight of the operational systems that enable the life, ministry, and strategic growth of the church. This role is strategic, practical and spiritual, combining leadership responsibility with hands-on involvement, including oversight of our building.
For more information, and to receive an application pack, please contact admin@frontline.org.uk.
About Frontline Church
Frontline is a diverse and welcoming church, based south-east of Liverpool city centre. We are a community of wholehearted disciples who long to see Liverpool transformed by the hope and love of Jesus. We see ourselves as imperfect people, empowered by the Holy Spirit, passionately following Jesus together.
Our vision is to see wholehearted disciples, sharing the hope of Jesus on their frontlines in Liverpool and beyond; a vibrant church body, with diverse places of belonging, support, growth, and purpose; and healthy, reproducing churches, seeking to build God’s kingdom in creative ways.
We live out this vision through shared values of being passionate about knowing God deeply, living as one body with many parts, sent out to build God’s kingdom.
About the role
Frontline has recently come through a season of internal change, including the appointment of new Lead Pastors in Spring 2024. As we look to the future, we are excited to strengthen our staff team and day-to-day operations through the appointment of an Operations Pastor.
The Operations Pastor will provide leadership of the staff team and oversight of the operational systems that enable the life, ministry, and strategic growth of the church.
This role is both strategic and practical, combining leadership responsibility with hands-on involvement, including practical oversight of our building. We are a small, collaborative, and versatile staff team, and this role will work closely across multiple areas of church life. As a senior role, the Operations Pastor will also carry a pastoral and church leadership dimension. We are keen to adapt the shape of the role to suit the ministry gifts of the right candidate.
Essential criteria
Faith and Calling
- A committed Christian with a personal, active faith in Jesus Christ (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010)
- A clear sense of calling to serve the church in a senior leadership role
- Able to lead and serve within a diverse and welcoming church community
- Will be (or become) a member of Frontline Church and aligned with our vision, values, and beliefs
Leadership and Character
- Proven ability to lead, support, and develop others in a team setting
- Emotionally and spiritually mature, with integrity, humility, and resilience
- Able to build healthy culture, foster collaboration, and manage change well
- Willingness and ability to lead and serve within the wider church community in line with gifting
- Passionate about seeing lives, communities, and cities transformed by the love of Jesus
Operations and Organisation
- Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Organised, energised and pro-active
- Able to design, implement, and maintain effective systems
- Experience overseeing operational functions such as buildings, compliance, or organisational processes
- Flexible and adaptable, with an ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on, practical work
- Confident problem-solver with attention to detail
People and Communication
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong administrative skills including high levels of IT literacy and an ability to concentrate and work at a computer for extended periods of time when required.
- Able to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, trustees, and external partners
- Comfortable handling sensitive issues with discretion and pastoral awareness
Desirable Criteria
Experience
- Experience working in a church, charity, or faith-based organisation
- Previous leadership or management experience within a staff or volunteer team
- Experience of buildings management, facilities oversight, or property development
- Formal training or qualifications in leadership, theology, management, or a related field
Ministry and Pastoral Gifts
- Experience contributing to church leadership, preaching, teaching, or pastoral care
- Confidence leading or participating in corporate worship, prayer, or small groups
- Openness to shaping the pastoral aspects of the role in line with gifting and experience
Finance and Governance
- Experience overseeing budgets, financial processes, or charity finances
- Understanding of governance structures within churches or charities
- Experience applying for and managing grants
For more information, and to receive an application pack, please contact admin@frontline.org.uk.
To find out more about our church, visit www.frontline.org.uk
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