Operations Manager

Connect Church Cornwall; Wadebridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Church Cornwall is seeking a Church Operations Manager to join our senior leadership team in Wadebridge on the North Cornwall coast. This pivotal role supports the Minister and Leadership by running day-to-day operations across finance, buildings, governance, technology, HR, and church administration.

You'll need a proven record in financial management, the ability to prepare budgets and reports, and strong administration and communication skills to serve our congregation and wider

Qualifications

• Proven record of effective financial management, including budgets, cashflow statements and financial reports.
• Strong administration skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work well in a team and communicate clearly with the congregation and wider community.
• Awareness of Charity Commission reporting requirements, Employment Law and Data Protection is advantageous.
• Experience in facilities/Buildings management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day church operations and support leadership.
• Lead financial management, budgeting, cashflow and reporting.
• Manage buildings, facilities, governance and policy.
• Coordinate HR and church administration; support data protection compliance.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Administration

Communication

Teamwork

HR basics

Job description

Connect Church Cornwall are looking to appoint to the key role of Church Operations Manager and are looking for the right person to come and join our senior team, based in Wadebridge, on the North Cornwall coast.

Our heart is to reach our community with the extravagant love of Jesus, bringing hope to those who we meet as we live a life of courageous faith, and this role is key in supporting that objective.

We are a growing church, serving and building connections across North Cornwall. We are passionate about connecting with Jesus, each other and our community.

This role supports the Minister and the Leadership team by running the day-to-day operations of the Church. This is a broad and varied role which covers Financial Management, Buildings and Facilities, Governance and Policy, Technology, HR, and Church Administration. Applications are also welcomed from candidates who would consider the role on a job share basis. In this case our intention would be to split the role between the financial and other operational aspects.

The role needs someone with a proven record of effective financial management, with the ability to produce budgets, cashflow statements and financial reports.As well as the ability to problem solve and organise effectively, they should possess strong administration skills. They should also work well as part of a team and have excellent communication skills in order to build relationships with the congregation, and the wider community. An awareness of the reporting requirements of the Charity Commission, Employment Law and Data Protection would also be advantageous.