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Job opportunity  - Church Administrator

Thanks for your interest in joining our team.  Here are the details, including how to apply.  
If you'd like an informal discussion, please contact Ann on 07743942816 or email ann.chesworth@harrogatebaptistchurch.org.uk.  

Closing date for applications: Friday 21st February 2025, midday

Job Title: Church Administrator
Hours: 10 hours/week
Location: Mainly working from home, with occasional work at the church building incl. occasional evenings/weekends by arrangement
Salary: £13/hr
Contract: 1 Year Fixed Term (to be reviewed at end of term)
Holidays: 25 days (pro rota) + Bank Holidays
Start Date: As soon as practically possible
Responsible To: Lead Minister
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS

Job Purpose: To support the minister, mission and ministry of the church

Essential skills to include:

  • Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

  • Multitasking and flexibility

  • Comfortable with basic computer skills

  • Comfortable working with volunteers

  • Understanding of and sympathy with the church's mission and values, with a commitment to upholding Christian principles

  • Working well as part of a team in an evolving and changing context, balancing administrative efficiency with pastoral sensitivity, and a heart to serve the local church.
     

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 1. Administration
  • Maintaining the info@ email mailbox
  • Managing church website
  • Managing church calendar, including room hire
  • Creating and oversight of church publicity including fortnightly news-sheet, seasonal posters and flyers
  • Oversight of various compliance requirements
 
2. Operations
  • Overseeing building bookings, and setting heating for events and services
  • Invoicing for room hire and corresponding with finance team
  • First point of contact for small building maintenance issues
  • Purchasing ad hoc supplies
  • Taking meter readings and submitting to supplier
 
3. Ad Hoc Jobs
  • Various other responsibilities on occasion as needed, especially assisting ministers in one-off administrative tasks
 
To apply:
Applications are to be made to secretary@harrogatebaptistchurch.org.uk by midday on Friday 21st February 2025, via a letter (max 2 sides of A4), detailing how the applicant’s experience and competences matches the role’s essential skills and key responsibilities.
 
Shortlisting will follow soon after the 21st February 2025, where candidates will be notified as to whether or not they’ll be invited to interview by Friday 28th February 2025. Interview date: to be agreed.
 
If you have any questions about the role, or church, please contact Ann (Lead Minister) via ann.chesworth@harrogatebaptistchurch.org.uk or Liz (Church Secretary) via secretary@harrogatebaptistchurch.org.uk in the first instance.
 
Thank you for considering this role, and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
 
 
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