Head of Operations - St Peter & St Paul Fareham and St John’s Fareham

The Church of England; Fareham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Portsmouth invites applications for a Head of Operations based at St Peter & St Paul Fareham and St John’s Fareham. This role leads the organisational support and ensures delivery of our mission in a period of growth and investment.

You will work with clergy, staff, volunteers and PCCs to set priorities, develop people, oversee resources and translate strategy into practical programmes. This is a senior leadership post requiring strategic vision, change management and commitment

Responsibilities

• Lead organisational support to enable mission delivery.
• Collaborate with clergy, staff, volunteers and PCCs to set priorities and develop people.
• Oversee resources and ensure effective delegation and delivery of strategy.

Job description

Head of Operations

St Peter & St Paul Fareham and St John’s Fareham are entering an important period of mission, growth and development. The Diocese of Portsmouth has been successful in securing a number of large grants from the Church of England's Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board to enable delivery of our Rejuvenate strategy. This is a new role, based in one of the communities receiving substantial investment to enable delivery of a new vision. The vision includes strengthening established congregations, developing a new contemporary and family-focused worshipping community, renewing a historic town-centre church building and preparing for future church planting.

We are looking for a capable, prayerful and strategic Head of Operations to join the senior leadership team and help build the organisational foundations for this vision. This is an opportunity to shape the development of a growing church partnership at an early stage. You will work closely with clergy, staff, volunteers and PCCs to establish priorities, develop people, oversee resources and turn agreed strategy into effective delivery. Our ministry leaders will have scope to develop new areas of mission around their gifts and calling.

The Head of Operations will help create the structures, capacity and coordination that enable these ministries to flourish. Operational delivery will be supported by volunteers and the wider team. You will develop and lead this support, establishing clear responsibilities and effective delegation.

The role suits an experienced leader who enjoys building organisations, developing teams, and leading through change, with a desire to serve the mission of the local church. Please see the job description for full details.

Location: St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Osborn Road, Fareham PO16 7DR

• Closing date: 30th November 2026
• Salary: £37,000 to £41,000, Full time - 35 hours per week
• Status: Employee
• Any questions should be directed to the Rev Mack Deptula