Chief Operations Officer

Christchurch Priory; Wick; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holidays incl BH

Contributory pension

Job summary

Christchurch Priory is seeking a Chief Operations Officer in Christchurch to join the leadership team. This is a senior, full-time, permanent post with oversight of day-to-day parish administration, operations and three churches.

The role involves strategic planning with the Vicar and close liaison with the Finance Officer, aligned with our values. The successful candidate will bring proactive leadership in a challenging environment, helping to shape a busy, diverse parish with a long history

Responsibilities

• Manage and have oversight of day-to-day activities across the general administration, operations, and front-line functions of the parish, including its three churches.
• With the Vicar, lead in strategic planning and directing operations/projects.
• Liaise closely with the Finance Officer
• Have an awareness of how faith communities work and be in harmony with our values.

Job description

Chief Operations Officer

Christchurch

Salary: Circa £42,500

Holidays: 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus contributory pension.

Due to the retirement of the current post holder, The PCC of Christchurch, Dorset, is seeking to appoint a Chief Operations Officer to join the leadership team. This is a senior, full-time, permanent post.

With three churches – Christchurch Priory, St George’s, and St John’s – and many outreach and cultural activities, this is a busy, diverse parish with a long history and a promising future. The Priory dates back to the 11th century, is Grade 1 listed and in the Major Churches Network.

• Manage and have oversight of day-to-day activities across the general administration, operations, and front-line functions of the parish, including its three churches.
• With the Vicar, lead in strategic planning and directing operations/projects.
• Liaise closely with the Finance Officer
• Have an awareness of how faith communities work and be in harmony with our values.

If you are a forward thinking, proactive leader with experience of a senior role in a challenging environment, we would like to hear from you.

Closing date: 2nd November 2026. (No agencies please)