Centre Manager

THE FELLOWSHIP OF INDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCHES; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Church is seeking a Centre Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of the church centre in Sunderland. You will ensure the venue is safe, welcoming, well maintained and used effectively in line with church policies, supporting church life, ministry and community service.

Responsibilities include managing bookings, coordinating contractors, and supervising staff or volunteers while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience of facilities, building, premises or operational management.
• Experience coordinating contractors, suppliers, maintenance work or practical operations.
• Experience managing competing priorities, schedules, bookings or events.
• Experience with budgets, quotations, invoices, financial controls, records or compliance documentation.
• Experience working with volunteers, community groups or a service-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Centre is safe, welcoming and well maintained.
• Oversee bookings, events and use of facilities.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers in line with church policies.
• Support church life and outreach activities through efficient centre management.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor coordination

Budget management

Volunteer management

Operational planning

Job description

Centre Manager

Bethany Church

Bethany Church is an FIEC church whose mission is to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples. Our congregation is a thriving church that averages 300 people on Sundays with additional ministries throughout the week.
Since the opening of the current centre in November 1997, the congregation and range of activities have grown, but commitment to the life-giving message of Jesus has not changed. The congregation is blessed with a modern, purpose-built building with a seating capacity of 350 and outfitted with many great updates to further ministry and the work of the church.
The Centre Manager is a key role to ensure the Centre is safe, welcoming, well maintained and used effectively in line with church policies, supporting church life, ministry and service to the community.
For a specific job description, please visit our website at www.bethanychurch.uk.

Required Skills

Essential experience

• - Experience of facilities, building, premises or operational management.
• - Experience coordinating contractors, suppliers, maintenance work or practical operations.
• - Experience managing competing priorities, schedules, bookings or events.
• - Experience with budgets, quotations, invoices, financial controls, records or compliance documentation.
• - Experience working with volunteers, community groups, church groups or a comparable service-focused environment.

Essential skills and knowledge

• - Excellent organisation, planning and prioritisation skills.
• - Good written and verbal communication skills with a wide range of people.
• - Practical problem-solving skills, initiative and judgement about when to upscale.
• - Good IT skills, including email, calendars, documents, spreadsheets and record-keeping systems.
• - Awareness of health and safety, safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality requirements, with willingness to train.

Personal attributes

• - Reliable, trustworthy, discreet, calm and organised under pressure.
• - Flexible and willing to support evening or weekend activities where required.
• - Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• - A practising Christian who supports Bethany Church's aims, values, ministry and statement of faith, and can participate appropriately in the staff team's spiritual life.

Desirable

• - Relevant facilities, health and safety, first aid, fire safety, safeguarding or data protection training.
• - Experience in a church, charity, community centre, school, venue, property or similar setting.
• - Experience managing room hire, external bookings or community use of facilities.

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