Centre Manager (Part-time & Non-residential)

CRNet; Brentwood; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

CRNet is seeking a part-time centre manager for Pilgrims Hall Christian Ministry and Retreat Centre in Brentwood, Essex. The role covers non-operational office functions such as bookkeeping, marketing and general admin, with oversight of operational activities like retreats, bookshop and rendezvous, including staff and volunteers as required.

The successful candidate will have experience in office-based activities, including bookkeeping with Excel, supplier management and general administration,

Qualifications

• Experience in office-based activities including bookkeeping is essential.
• Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets for bookkeeping is required.
• Experience in supplier management and general administration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee non-operational office functions including bookkeeping, marketing and general admin.
• Provide oversight of operational activities (Retreats, Bookshop & Rendezvous) including staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate grounds and house activities; plan longer-term schedules with weekly team meetings.
• Support Trustees; escalate issues requiring input, including contract and expenditure approvals.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Supplier management

General administration

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a part-time centre manager to join the team at our growing Christian ministry and retreat centre in Brentwood, Essex.

Location: Pilgrims Hall Christian Ministry and Retreat Centre, Brentwood, Essex, CM15

Salary: Please contact us to discuss.

Contact Phone: N/A

Closing Date: 30 November, 2026

Full Description

Pilgrims Hall is a special place where the sense of God’s presence is strong. A peaceful and quiet oasis both geographically and spiritually where Christians can enjoy time in reflection, fellowship and study. It is situated very close to the Elizabeth Line and the M25.

The house and grounds exist to promote and extend the Kingdom of Our Lord through building up of the local Christian community through events, church gatherings, supporting local ministries and doctrinal teaching together with gospel-based community engagement.

We offer quiet retreats for personal reflection and restoration but also conference rooms and extensive grounds for larger group activities, such as church awaydays for social and spiritual interaction. Our aim is to encourage individuals and churches through our facilities and our supportive on-site team.

We summarise this by the phrase Meet. Pray. Learn. Stay which captures our purpose and value to our local and wider Christian community.

We are now looking for a centre manager to join the existing residential team. This role will oversee the non-operational office functions including bookkeeping, marketing and general admin and provide oversight and leadership of the operational activities (Retreats, Bookshop & Rendezvous) including staff and volunteers as required.

Taking a holistic view of the grounds and house, the appointee will help coordinate the Trustee led functional teams running grounds, buildings etc and help plan the longer-term schedules and activities alongside weekly team meetings. This person will support the Trustees and elevate issues that may arise from time to time that need their input including contract and expenditure approval.

Experience in office-based activities including bookkeeping using Excel spreadsheets, supplier management and general administration is essential.