Operations Manager (Doncaster Minster)

The Church of England; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Job summary

Doncaster Minster is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the church operations function at a strategic and management level, supporting worship and its heritage and cultural role. The role involves working with the Vicar and senior team to manage operations and help deliver the Minster’s vision.

This full-time post (35 hours per week, Mon–Fri) includes an initial fixed-term of 2 years, with a strong possibility of renewal.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful operational leadership in a church or charity setting.
• Experience leading operations teams and implementing strategic plans.
• Ability to work with senior clergy and governance structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the church operations function at strategic and management level.
• Oversee the operations team and implement the vision for Doncaster Minster.
• Collaborate with the Vicar and senior team on redevelopment and heritage initiatives.

Skills

Operational leadership

Church/charity experience

Job description

Do you have a proven track record of successful operational leadership - ideally in a church or charity setting?

We are looking for an Operations Manager to lead our church operations function at a strategic and management level to support the operation and ministry of Doncaster Minster as a place of worship and a premier heritage and cultural venue. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operations leader to help turn Doncaster Minster’s vision into reality.

The Minster is currently beginning an exciting new phase of its life, with a new Vicar now in post, and funding from the national Church to recruit a new staff team. The Operations Manager will play a vital role in this project, working closely with the Vicar and senior team to oversee operational aspects of the Minster’s role as a place of worship and its growing involvement in the heritage and cultural sectors, and contributing to exciting plans for the renewal of its buildings. The role will include leading the operations team, helping implement our vision and providing specialist input in key areas of responsibility.

• Full-Time - 35 hours per week, Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm. There will be occasions when the post holder is required to work outside normal office hours.
• FTC - initially for 2 years. There is a strong possibility that the post will be renewable for a further 3 years, but we are not currently in a position to give guarantees.
• £36,000–40,000, dependent on experience
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Generous Holiday Entitlement; 28 days FTE plus Public Holidays
• Based at the Minster Church of St George, Doncaster, 9 Church Street, DN1 1RD

Further information can be found on our website

www.doncasterminster.co.uk/vacancies

Closing date: Friday 30 October, 12.00 noon

Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 3 November

Interviews: Thursday 12 November

Please note this role may be subject to a Basic DBS check in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding provisions. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail]