Operations Manager

Not For Profit People; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Church Worker's Pension Scheme 15.1%

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Ride to work scheme

Development opportunities

Job summary

The Diocese of Sussex in Hove invites applications for a part-time Data Protection and Operations Manager. This role leads Church House operations, governance, and compliance while guiding a small team and contracts.

It includes DPO duties, health and safety, records management, and digital initiatives in a hybrid working setting. We seek an experienced leader with data protection knowledge, facilities experience, and strong collaboration skills to support the Diocese’s mission and events across

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing staff.
• Knowledge of data protection legislation and information governance.
• Experience of information management or database administration.
• Experience of facilities, supplier or contract management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proactive, collaborative and adaptable, supporting the Church’s mission.

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 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

Contract management

Project management

Microsoft 365

Communication

Problem solving

Diplomacy

Tools

Microsoft 365

Records management tools

GDPR compliance tools

Job description

Data Protection and Operations Manager

Help shape the operational excellence of a vibrant Diocese

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Data Protection and Operations Manager to lead and develop the operational services that support our mission and ministry across Sussex.

Position: Operations Manager

Location: Hove/Hybrid

Salary: £38,074 per annum (pro-rata FTE £47,592pa)

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week (flexitime available)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 4th October 2026

Interview Date: Hove on 14th October 2026

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding leadership role, responsible for ensuring the effective management of Church House operations. Working closely with senior leaders across the Diocese, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, promoting excellent customer service and ensuring robust governance and compliance.

Reporting to the Deputy Diocesan Secretary, you will provide leadership to a small team responsible for governance and central support services. You will oversee the smooth running of Church House, manage facilities and operational contracts, lead on health and safety, and act as the Diocese's Data Protection Officer.

Key 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

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong operational expertise with excellent leadership and relationship-building skills.

You will have:

• Experience of successfully leading and developing staff
• Knowledge of data protection legislation and information governance
• Experience of information management, organisational systems or database administration
• Experience of facilities, supplier or contract management
• A track record of managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft 365 applications
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with diplomacy and discretion
• You will be proactive, collaborative and adaptable, with a commitment to supporting the work and mission of the Church of England.

About the Organisation

The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.

As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.

What is on offer:

• 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year.
• Membership of the Church Worker's Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%.
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to GP appointments, counselling and financial and legal support.
• Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post will involve travelling around the Diocese, some evening work and occasional work at weekends.

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Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.