Project Management Jobs
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
The Diocese of London (LDF) is seeking a Net Zero Carbon Program Lead to play a key role within the Strategy and Communications team, based from Pimlico, London.
Background
Along with other dioceses in the Church of England, Diocese of London has committed to become a Net Zero Carbon Diocese by 2030. This followed National Synod’s commitment in Feb 2020 of the same.
To achieve this, the Diocese has now approved a comprehensive Net Zero Carbon (NZC) Action Plan, which follows the Route Map put together by National Church Environment Team.
The Diocese is now building a team to ensure that the Plan is enacted, milestones are reached and that Net Zero Carbon becomes part of the culture adopted by all across all those within the Diocese.
Responsibilities
Strategic:
- Collaborate with departmental leads on carbon reduction priorities.
- Lead NZC Programme Delivery Team and report progress regularly.
- Share success stories to inform strategy revisions.
- Embed NZC Communication Strategy organization-wide.
- Secure funding and foster external partnerships.
- Implement recommendations for culture change.
Operational:
- Serve as main NZC contact.
- Maintain Risk Register for the programme.
- Gather feedback at network meetings.
- Present at various gatherings.
- Assist in NZC plans for relevant departments.
- Use appropriate communication channels.
- Perform other relevant duties.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
Please apply by 19 April 2024.
Interviews will be held on 29 April 2024.
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Project Manager - Transforming Southall and Hounslow
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
The Diocese of London (LDF) is seeking a Project Manager - Transforming Southall and Hounslow to play a key role within the strategic 2023 Vision team and Willesden team, based from St Johns, Southall.
Introduction
The Project Manager - Transforming Southall and Hounslow is an exciting initiative that seeks to see church growth within a diverse and complex multi-ethnic, multi-religious area. We anticipate that growth will be evident in the planting of fifteen new congregations with significant numbers of new Christians, a growing depth of discipleship across the thirteen parishes and in tangible signs of both personal and social impact.
Crucially this project will sit under a Bishop’s Mission Order, led by the Bishop of Willesden, and seeks to resource the leadership potential of at least sixty lay leaders from mainly South Asian and African/African-Caribbean heritage backgrounds.
The Project Manager’s prime focus will be to enable and ensure the vision of the mission area becomes a reality. We are seeking a highly effective manager of change who has an abiding passion to see others flourish, and can provide administrative oversight, compliance, co-ordination and communication support to the Transforming Southall and North Hounslow Team to ensure that we equip, resource and support the mission area, including its clergy, lay leaders, volunteers, and parishes.
Main Responsibilities
The Project Manager will have experience of overseeing change and working with multiple stakeholders. They will be emotionally intelligent and capable of being adaptable when circumstances change and where context demands a different approach. They will have both a high level perspective and a strong attention to detail, with experience of leading and enabling others to deliver their goals.
Core responsibilities:
- Establishing project management systems and processes
- Overseeing the administrative leadership of the project
- Building good relationships with all thirteen parishes
- Resourcing and enabling the core team of mission lead, planting enablers and administrators
- Managing the delivery of the project within budget, monitoring the budget against outcomes
- Reporting the progress of the project to the Strategic Development Unit, Diocese and Bishop’s Mission Order Board
- Ensuring there is effective communication to stakeholders
- Ensure staff, lay leaders and volunteers are recruited on time and with good safe practice
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
The Ideal Candidate
Experience, knowledge, training and qualifications
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
- Educated to A-level or equivalent standard, or higher.
- Understand and have empathy for the London Diocesan vision: 'For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ’.
Aptitudes and abilities
- Administratively efficient with strong attention to detail.
- A desire to follow a career path in faith-based Community Transformation/Social Action/Church Growth and a willingness to learn.
- IT literate (MS Office Suite used)
- Understanding of Social Media, and/or the ability to learn as needed
- Excellent people skills and evidenced emotional intelligence
- Fluency in spoken English and ability to write clearly in English
Personal attributes
- Team player
- Professional and confident manner
- Dynamic and self-motivated
- Ability to deal with competing demands and prioritise work to meet timescales
- Used to dealing with a wide variety of people
- Ability to keep confidences
- Cross-culturally literate and interested and supportive of intercultural vision of BMO
The successful candidate will need to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
About us
Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
- Season ticket loans of public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: 18 month fixed term contract with annualised hours, with possibility of extension
Salary: London-based: £32,000-£36,000 dependent on experience
Salary: Home-based: £27,000-£31,000 dependent on experience
The Vacancy
From Eurovision to literary festivals, from sports events to music festivals – we’re taking the Methodist Church on the road.
Do you enjoy creating and hosting relaxed spaces where people connect with one another and with God? Are you a people -person looking for creative approaches to mission? Are you flexible enough to be on the ground throughout an event motivating a team of volunteers, getting details right, and troubleshooting problems?
We’re looking for someone with events experience, organisational skills, and an inclusive approach to faith to take on a new post of Festival Events Coordinator.
It is considered an Occupational Requirement for this role that the postholder should be a practising Christian.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Kayley O’Neill at: [email protected]
If you’d like an informal conversation about this role, please email Holly Adams to arrange a conversation ([email protected]).
Closing Date: 18 April 2024
Interview Date: 2 May 2024 in person
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Do you have experience in managing the refurbishment of multiple residential properties at the same time?
Are you able to achieve the best value on all transactions?
At London City Mission our vision is to see a growing and flourishing Church in our city, that is envisioned, equipped, and enabled to share the love of God and good news of Jesus Christ with the least reached communities in London. We are looking for a Property Projects Manager to help support this important vision by overseeing projects aimed at improving LCM properties. This involves the refurbishment of residential properties as part of a strategic restructure.
Your key responsibilities will include:
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Working with the Facilities Manager, occupiers, and internal stakeholders to establish the scope of work for each property project.
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Overseeing the tender process to select the most suitable contractors for each project
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Ensure seamless project delivery within the approved scope, budget, and timeframe, while maintaining quality standards.
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Monitoring project progress through regular reviews and sharing progress updates with relevant stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be a committed, prayerful Christian with demonstrable skills in project management as well as excellent people and administration skills. If you possess this gifting and skills mix and have a strong desire to contribute to the London City Mission’s gospel outreach in London, then we encourage you to visit our website and apply.
There is an Occupational Requirement that the person appointed be an evangelical Christian.
Salary: £32,940.
Contract: Minimum 18-month fixed-term contract.
Location: Based at our central London Office at 175 Tower Bridge Road, with flexible working from home options and with travel as needed
Closing date: 26 April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join The Navigators, a Christian discipleship charity, as our Events and Relationships Executive. This role is perfect for recent graduates or those with relevant experience looking to progress towards a management position. Whether you're interested in events or fundraising, we welcome part-time applicants. Based in Southampton (with some hybrid working possible), you'll help organize events nationwide, starting off marking our 70 years working in the UK. Supported by our Operations Manager, you'll plan events and build ongoing connections with supporters old and new through our NavNetwork membership. Additionally, you'll spend 40% of your time cultivating relationships with grant-making trusts, guided by senior leaders and an external consultant.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate events nationwide, including our flagship National Conference.
- Build and maintain relationships with supporters through our NavNetwork membership.
- Develop relationships with grant-making trusts, dedicating 40% of your time to this.
About you:
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Educated to degree level or relevant experience in events or fundraising
- A practicing Christian who shares our passion for discipleship
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Non-contributory pension scheme.
- Opportunities for career progression and training.
- Fun and supportive team environment.
If you're passionate about empowering people to get alongside others and see what God can do, download the candidate information pack for more details.
In your CV please provide a full education and career history.
In your covering letter please ensure you demonstrate how you meet the requirements and skills set out in the Candidate Information Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Varied admin role in a friendly team, with the option to split into two separate part time posts. Generous pension, flexible working hours and other benefits, all in an iconic city centre location with occasional home working.
Manchester and Warrington Area Quaker Meeting (a registered charity) and our trading subsidiary, Quaker Trading (Manchester and Warrington) Ltd are recruiting for admin support. We are offering a full-time role with the option for this to be split into two separate part-time roles.
Join our friendly team working to support our community, our charitable work and the conferencing business that financially supports both. There are two parts to the job: supporting the maintenance and development of our properties and grounds; and supporting Quaker work. These can be done together by a full time (or close to full time) Administrator, or separately by two part time Administrators.
You do not have to be a Quaker to work with us and our staff team includes people with several different faiths and none. However, our work is guided by Quaker beliefs and all team members must uphold our commitment to equality, truth, sustainability and peace.
Applications will only be accepted on our official application form.
Closing date: Monday 15 April 2024, 5pm.
Interviews: Monday 22 April.
Appointment as soon as possible after interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Dioceses of Worcester, Gloucester and Hereford will be working together in a collaborative venture: your mission will be to lead the delivery of decarbonisation plans across the three dioceses. This role is a key part of the first phase of our ongoing plans, and is a fixed-term post until August 2026, bringing expertise, building capacity and supporting early delivery milestones. This role will focus on hands-on delivery in Worcester, as well as offering support in carbon reduction initiatives for church buildings across the region. You will also line manage two Project Managers in your team across the region, each with complementary specialisms in the field of decarbonisation.
You will join our committed and inspiring team here at the Diocese of Worcester as we work together to deliver real change in our communities. For this role, we welcome interest from those wishing to work either on an employed basis or in a consultancy capacity. You will have:
- expertise in carbon reduction initiatives, preferably within a heritage context; we are also willing to support candidates with appropriate transferable skills in developing specific skills in the area of church buildings
- a passion for reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change within historic buildings
- strong project management skills
The objectives of this role are:
- drive the decarbonisation programme across the three dioceses, ensuring alignment with and progress toward the net zero carbon targets in each diocese by 2030.
- provide strategic oversight and direction to the overall program, ensuring it remains on track to achieve its carbon reduction objectives.
The Diocese of Worcester is a great place to work with excellent holiday allowances and a very good pension. We want to give those who work for us the flexibility to balance their work and home lives well. We are privileged and excited to work together to bring the good news of Jesus to our communities across Worcestershire and Dudley; being a part of that is really special. For an informal chat please call Becky or Jo in the HR team.
Salary: £45,500 per annum plus a generous non-contributory pension (or talk to us about how this may work on a consultancy basis).
Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon to Fri) with some evening and weekend work
Term: This is a fixed-term post to August 2026
Location: This post will be based out of the Diocesan Office in central Worcester with some home working possible and will require travel around the region. A current driving licence is essential unless suitable alternative arrangements can be made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Director of Operations will be a key member of our leadership team, enabling our growth through strategic and structural operational planning, implementation and delivery, ensuring that we realise our vision across our Resourcing Church network.
The successful candidate will be joining a growing church community at an exciting juncture in our history as we prepare to celebrate our 150th anniversary. Our church is thriving, with a large, diverse, and committed congregation, which reflects our community in Brixton, Camberwell and Kennington. We are a place of welcome and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people, and we are a training parish, with many ordinands, curates and musicians spending time here in recent years.
We have a thriving music programme with over 100 children singing in three choirs weekly, and we are active in our service to the community. We have two church schools, St Gabriel’s College and St John the Divine Primary School, and we are involved in a wide range of community and social action programmes from London Citizens to the Robes homeless shelter.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Vicar of St John the Divine to ensure the strategic priorities of the St John the Divine Resourcing Church network – currently St John the Divine Kennington, St Faith’s North Dulwich, and the Korean congregation at St James’ Malden – are delivered. They will also support our wider leadership team, including clergy, and lay leaders.
As our own network and congregations grow, we anticipate that there will be opportunity for the post-holder to grow the remit of the role and develop their career within the position.
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Come and join our team! This varied role, uses project management and executive assistant skills to deliver excellent service in a fast paced environment within the Christian sector. The role involves supporting The Maclellan Foundation, one of the largest Christian Foundations in the USA. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in administration and will be sympathetic towards the Christian faith and the aims of the organisation.
Please review the full job description and person specification and submit your CV for consideration.
Please note we are reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the post early.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At All Ways Network (AWN), we are dedicated to radically changing the grant making sector and removing barriers to grant funding for small not for profits supporting the Muslim community in the UK.
Each year, as well as facilitating and delivering funders information sessions for NFPs either online or via our flagship event, Meet the Funders, our trustees and staff team focus on removing barriers to funding for NFPs more generally. AWN is driving improvements to grant making processes and infrastructure and standards across the UK.
As Operations Manager at AWN, you will play a vital role in managing and developing the operational business functions of the organisation to support the successful expression of All Ways Network’s (AWN) charitable aims. You will support the Board of Trustees in leading the charity and its staff, building relationships with stakeholders, and developing and implementing our long-term strategic plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Trustees to deliver and improve AWN’s strategic planning, annual operational planning, and budgeting process and ensure our vision and mission are effectively translated into operational goals and initiatives.
- Work closely with the Treasurer to manage the allocation of resources and oversee budgeting, fundraising and grant management.
- Lead on aspects of our HR function with the support of trustees, taking charge of our recruitment, personnel development and staff support.
- Maintain effective internal policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and manage organisational risks effectively.
- Support the Board of Trustees to maintain effective governance.
- Support the team to develop and manage impactful partnerships and stakeholder relationships, providing strategic advice on project delivery and ensuring our partnership arrangements are well planned and managed with care.
- Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes to provide visibility, goals, progress, and obstacles of key initiatives.
- Attend events outside office hours and weekends where necessary.
How to Apply
Please demonstrate how you meet the role requirements and how you think you can contribute to AWN. Please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) answering the following questions:
- why are you interested in the role of Operations Manager at AWN?
- how do your skills and experience make you a good fit for the role?
The closing date is Monday 15th April 2024. Applications must be submitted by 12:00pm UK time.
Full job description & person specification are available to download.
Please note: This role has funding for 3 years however further funding will be allocated to this role as it is an integral part of our organisation and work moving forward.
Please download the application pack and apply by Monday 15th April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Salvation Army is looking for a practising Christian to join our Research & Development team (R&D) as a Development Manager bringing a mix of project management, relationship management and facilitation skills.
This is a permanent contract in a varied and challenging role.
Development projects support the development of church and community work. These often focus on the early stages of capital projects which provide mission and activity spaces, these in turn enable programmes that transform lives.
- Our Development Managers guide our customers through the work up of projects from concept to full proposals, before they are handed over to our Property team to implement.
- R&D act as both an advocate and a critical friend to develop robust, sustainable, funded project proposals to present to our internal boards.
- The team work on projects for internal customers including local church & community centres, Homelessness Services, and Older People’s Services.
- The role involves project management within our processes, facilitation of small groups, relationship and stakeholder management, coupled with leading others in processes of spiritual discernment.
The primary focus of this role will be projects in London, the South East and East of England noting the portfolio of projects covers the UK and Ireland.
The role can be either peripatetic and home based; or the same but working London based (40% of time in our SE5 office) which attracts a higher salary.
Summary of key responsibilities:
- Be motivated by a personal Christian faith and be able to position yourself to lead others in processes of spiritual discernment, led by the Holy Spirit
- Act as a project manager and enabler and manage a project portfolio
- Form and manage strong relationships with internal partners
- Employ appropriate processes to ensure due diligence
- Facilitate Project Steering Groups
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of successful project management (in or outside work)
- Ability to facilitate meetings effectively
- Excellent relationship and stakeholder management
- Effective communication skills in person and in writing
- Confidence to live out the purpose of TSA through your Christian faith, for the benefit of TSA and your projects, and lead others in processes of spiritual discernment.
This role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian and will be in sympathy with the doctrines of, and supportive of, the purposes and the aims and objectives of The Salvation Army. Appointment subject to satisfactory references including one from a Christian leader.
Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week
Salary details: £41,330 per annum or £46,289 per annum with 40% of time in London office (SE5)
Working details: Either peripatetic: home based expectation of travel to meetings at locations across UK and Ireland.
OR as above with 40% of time in our London office
Closing Date: Monday 1st April 2024
1st Interview date: One of 21st & 28th March or 4th April 2024 online
2nd Interview date: 22nd April 2024 in person at London office (SE5)
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, including one from a Christian leader, satisfactory disclosure and proof of right to work in the UK.
Please note that any employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme
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Wycliffe Supporter Care exists to connect with supporters in a relational and prayerful way, through: kind and professional communication, accurate and timely stewardship of their giving, and valuing them by thanking and celebrating the impact of their partnership.
As team leader you will manage the day-to-day running of the team, together finding ways to delight and uplift our supporters as they stand alongside Bible translators.
- Salary: £32,500 + benefits
- Location: Our office is at CMS House, Oxford OX4 6BZ
- Terms of appointment: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Permanent
- Closing date: Monday 15 April at 9am
- Interview date: Thursday 25 April
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver consistently high levels of customer service/supporter care;
- Lead the team to achieve its potential;
- Oversee timely donation processing and accurate record keeping;
- Maximise use of the telephone.
Benefits include:
- 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
- A tax-efficient (salary sacrifice) contributory pension scheme
- Non-contributory life assurance scheme for all staff
- Family-friendly employer
- Monthly in-person team days in Oxfordshire or the Chilterns (expenses covered)
- Monthly social lunches arranged
- Fully paid-for professional development opportunities.
This post is subject to an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act that the post holder be a practising Christian (see application pack for details).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Communications Officer
We’re looking for an experienced Communications Officer to join World Vision, an important charity helping vulnerable children across the world.
Position: Communications Officer
Location: Milton Keynes/Hybrid – a minimum of one day a week in the Milton Keynes office.
Hours: Full-time - 36.5 hours per week
Contract: Up to 12 Months Fixed Term
Salary: Starting From £30,874 depending on experience and a good range of benefits.
Closing date: 29th March 2024
About the role:
Are you creative, with strong project management and written communication skills and love to think outside of the box? If so, this role could be for you…
By joining the growing Strategic Partnerships Department as their Communications Officer, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality, creative resources contributing towards deepening our engagement with our key Strategic Partnership audiences and donors.
As A Communications Officer, you will use your creativity, and bring to life the work we do through online and offline communications, creating compelling copy, digital and media collateral engaging audiences and bringing World Vision into the forefront of people's minds.
A successful candidate will be educated to a degree level (or with equivalent training and experience) in Graphic Design or a related subject. You will be a proficient user of the Microsoft suite programmes including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. An ability to use creative programmes such as InDesign, Premier Pro, or equivalent is essential.
You will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills. You will also have the ability to learn quickly, have strong project management skills, an eye for detail, strive for excellence, and deliver under pressure and tight deadlines.
Through your creativity and project management skills, you will have the ability to see something from concept to completion.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Develop and manage the Strategic Partnerships Social Media strategy, including LinkedIn.
- Create and deliver inspiring collateral and donor journeys for key audiences.
- Design collateral which account managers can use to inform and engage new and existing donors with our work.
- Oversee website content creation and seek to improve user experience.
- Collaborate on inspiring donor journeys for events and vision trip experiences.
- Create video content tailored to our audiences which engage, inform, and inspire.
- Lead the sign-off process through the brand team and ensure deadlines are met.
About you:
You will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills. You will be able to learn quickly, have strong project management skills, an eye for detail, strive for excellence, and can deliver under pressure and tight deadlines. Through your creativity and project management skills, you will have the ability to see something from concept to completion.
About the organisation:
World Vision UK is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.
As a child-focused organisation, we are committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.
We are a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and we shall check with your previous employers about your behaviour and conduct. We will be requesting you to complete a form known as a Statement of Conduct. For more information see: The Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Please note we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK. **Please note that you MUST be holding the Right to work in the UK documentation as unfortunately this role is not sponsored**
You may also have experience in areas such as: PR and Communications Lead, PR Lead, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Communications Lead, Marketing Lead, Marketing and Communications Lead, PR, Brand, Media, and Public Relations.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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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.
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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.