Operations Lead

New Wine; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

New Wine is seeking an Operations Lead for St. Mary’s Church in Ambleside. This pivotal role involves overseeing daily operations, leading a new team, and supporting fundraising efforts to enhance the church's mission. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a strategic mindset to ensure the smooth running of church activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in church operations or similar leadership roles.
• Strong communication skills to convey the church's vision.
• Ability to support fundraising efforts and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations including HR, safeguarding, and building management.
• Lead a team and collaborate with the Ambleside Parish Centre.
• Support fundraising and enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Volunteer leadership

Team coordination

Tools

ChurchSuite

Job description

St. Mary’s Church, Ambleside
Ambleside, England, United Kingdom

Salary Range: £32,000 - £34,000

Job Description

Operations Lead – St. Mary’s Church, Ambleside

St. Mary’s, Ambleside is seeking a strategic, organized, and faith-filled Operations Lead to support the smooth and sustainable running of the church. This pivotal leadership role is central to implementing a new vision, facilitating ministry and mission through effective systems, volunteer leadership, and team coordination.

The responsibilities include overseeing daily operations such as HR, safeguarding, building management, governance, events, and communications. The role also involves supporting fundraising efforts and developing tools like ChurchSuite to enhance operational efficiency.

You will lead a new team comprising a Worship Leader and Children & Families Lead, collaborating closely with Ambleside Parish Centre to serve the wider community. The role includes communicating the church’s vision, supporting Sunday worship, and fostering the growth of small groups and outreach activities.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence behind-the-scenes church operations, enabling front-line ministry to thrive.

To apply, email [e-mail] for an application pack. For more information, view the job description at stmarysambleside.org.uk. For an informal conversation, contact Rev Andy Smith at 07584 684310.