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Introduction to role
We are seeking a Venue & Buildings Manager to help provide effective stewardship and management of our wonderful and busy Grade II* listed church building and room hire business.
Inspire Saint James Clerkenwell is a Church of England church with two services (11am and 4pm) and a congregation of around 200 adults and 80 children. The congregation is vibrant and diverse and passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus.
A large proportion of the church’s income is generated by hiring out the crypt, church and accompanying spaces to external clients. Our ability to rent out these spaces supports the church’s broader mission and helps maintain the building for future generations. You can find out more about our venue business on our 'Crypt on the Green' website.
We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the building and the room hire business and see that the work they do supports and facilitates the ministry of the church. They will ensure that the resources we have are best utilised and that health and safety and legal obligations are fulfilled in relation to the building. This is a client facing role, where you are required to provide a professional service to all who visit the church and the variety of clients looking to use the venue as an event space.
1. Personal Qualities
This job is for you if you:
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possess a good personal and conversational manner and an ability to build rapport quickly with others
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are commercially aware, able to understand trends and needs of your customers in order to improve the venue’s revenue
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are practically-minded, always be looking for better ways of doing things
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are a team player - open to personal change, feedback and professional development
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are comfortable with sales targets and increasing revenues
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are self-motivated, able to work alone, setting priorities and managing day-to-day workload without close supervision
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are sympathetic to the beliefs and procedures of an Anglican Parish Church
3. Key Responsibilities
What you’ll be working on:
Crypt Business Management
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Leadership and line management of the Crypt team
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Take responsibility for annual targets and Crypt business plans
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Oversee outgoing business expenditure
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Product development - constantly improving the business offering, and maximising available resources to increase sales
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Monitor, develop and improve processes and infrastructure
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Assisting the bookings administrator with the routine administration of the room hire bookings, including responding promptly to client emails, showing clients around the venue, answering phone calls, responding to client requests and holiday cover
Buildings Management
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Devise, oversee and operate an annual schedule of maintenance for the Church building
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Organise, schedule and supervise regular (annual, bi-annual) maintenance contracts for key infrastructure
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Be the contact point for ad-hoc maintenance issues, either responding directly or organising appropriate contractors or volunteers
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Project manage new developments and projects to improve the facilities and other aspects of the Church building
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Liaise with health & safety consultants to develop and implement Church building policies
4. General Terms:
Location: The post will be based in the office at Inspire St James Church, EC1R 0EA, but we are open to hybrid working arrangements.
Hours: This role is provisionally 40 hours per week but we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, job-shares, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.
Benefits:
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25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays
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Dental insurance
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Monthly Christian book allowance
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Regular social staff events including a weekly staff lunch
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Annual salary reviews and an enhanced pension package.
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Training will be provided on Manual Handling, Working at Heights, Food Hygiene, Line Management and First Aid at Work as required
All team members are expected to participate in the running of church service activities and as such there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post holder to have a Christian faith.
To apply:
Please supply
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A cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience and expressing what excites you about the role.
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A corresponding CV limited to two pages.
Deadline: 31st March 2024. Submissions will be reviewed promptly upon receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.
Start date: Mid-April 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.