Operations Leader: Governance, Facilities & Data Protection

Church of England; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time

Remote working policy

28 days annual leave

Church Worker's Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Job summary

The Diocese of Chichester is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead Church House's operational services and support our mission across Sussex. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure excellent customer service, and uphold governance and compliance.

Reporting to the Deputy Diocesan Secretary, you will lead a small team, manage facilities, contracts, health and safety, and act as Data Protection Officer, shaping the Diocese's operational strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing staff.
• Knowledge of data protection legislation and information governance.
• Experience with information management and organisational systems.
• Experience with facilities, supplier or contract management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft 365.
• Discretion handling sensitive matters; proactive and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop operational and support services across Church House.
• Manage facilities, suppliers, contracts and operational budgets.
• Act as Data Protection Officer and lead on GDPR compliance, including Subject Access Requests.
• Oversee information governance, records management and organisational systems.
• Maintain and develop business continuity and risk management processes.
• Manage organisational policies and complaints administration.
• Support the Diocese's digital development through Microsoft 365, automation and AI-enabled solutions.
• Coordinate operational arrangements for major diocesan events and conferences.

Skills

Leadership

Data protection

Information governance

Facilities management

Project management

Organisational skills

Diplomacy & discretion

Collaboration

Digital literacy

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Diocese of Chichester is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead Church House's operational services and support our mission across Sussex. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure excellent customer service, and uphold governance and compliance.

Reporting to the Deputy Diocesan Secretary, you will lead a small team, manage facilities, contracts, health and safety, and act as Data Protection Officer, shaping the Diocese's operational strategy.