INTRODCUTION:
St Mary's is a charismatic church in Marylebone, London. We aim to be a community that welcomes people on their own terms and values the unique contributions of all people made in the image of God. St Mary's is part of the Church of England.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
In this position, you will be responsible for providing administrative support and practical assistance to our team, as well as taking an organisational lead on some of our courses and events. This is a role that offers a mix of behind-the-scenes organisation and front-end operations, making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced and varied environment. As a team player who can also work effectively on your own, you will help ensure the smooth running of our church activities and events and contribute to the overall mission of the church.
Job aim:To provide organisational and administrative support for the ministry of the church
Hours:Monday - Thursday, hybrid working available from office and home during the week. Working at our services one Sunday a month with time giving in lieu
RESPONSIBILITES
Courses & Events:
• Administrating courses and events, including booking the church, organising external vendors, recruiting and scheduling volunteers and compiling course handbooks
• Evening attendance is sometimes required to ensure smooth running – time off will be given in lieu
Services
• Providing administration to ensure the smooth running of our Sunday services
• Working with the Sunday team at our services one Sunday a month
General:
• Administration for different departments in the church, including support to Director of Operations
• Adhering to all Data Protection laws
• Assisting in keeping the church database up to date
• Assisting in the general running of the office including answering the telephone
• Attending the staff meeting every Tuesday at 9.30am as well as other St Mary’s team events, away days and key church events as required
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
• Excellent organisational skills
• Previous experience working in an administrative role
• High attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word etc.)
• Good interpersonal skills and able to confidently interact with our congregation and lead volunteers
• High level of confidentiality
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Knowledge of church platforms such as Church Suite, Planning Centre, ProPresenter
BENEFITS:
• Pro rata salary between £25,000 and £29,000 based on experience
• Pro rata 20 days paid holiday per year + bank holidays, extra 2 days holiday at Easter and office closes between Christmas and New Year.
• Regular staff days and staff retreats
• Your choice of birthday breakfast at the Tuesday team meeting
• Training opportunities and courses
OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT
This role has an Occupational Requirement to be a Christian, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010. We also ask that the successful candidate attends St Mary’s.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
St Mary’s is committed to being a diverse church that truly represents the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including women, LGBT+, racialised, disabled, and under-served communities.
Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your prior experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter to introduce yourself and tell us why you’d be great for the role, and an up-to-date CV (including details of two referees - one personal, one professional) via email to Hannah Fairclough (hannah@stmaryslondon.com)
Deadline for applications: 25th July 2024, but earlier applications are appreciated.
Interviews: Week commencing 29th July 2024
Start Date: September 2024