Accessible Church Network Administrator

The role of the Network Administrator is to provide administrative, organisational and logistical support to the Accessible Network. The aim of the accessible church ministry at New Wine is to enable those with additional needs to be able to participate as much as possible within each event and their local church, to enable individuals and families to feel welcome and have the opportunity to grow in the gifts that God has given them. Your role is pivotal in fostering an inclusive and accessible church environment within the New Wine network. By supporting the Accessible Ministry Lead, working with partner organisations and facilitating key initiatives, you will help shape a community where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to participate fully. 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

Support the Accessible Church Ministry Lead 

• Collaborate closely with the Accessible Church Ministry Lead to aid the development and expansion of the ministry across the Network. 
• Work alongside the other Network Administrators to ensure smooth, collaborative, and cohesive operations. 

Network Administration 

• Assist in the creation, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures, providing support for any related queries or concerns. 
• Facilitate the Accessible Church presence at key events, including the New Wine Festival, New Wine Leadership Conference and other smaller gatherings. 
• Organise and coordinate training sessions with organisations and experts, throughout the year to equip members of the New Wine Network with skills and knowledge to implement accessible practices in their local contexts.  
• Contribute to building and maintaining the Accessible Church database, aligning with the vision set by the Accessible Church Ministry Lead. 
• Support the safe recruitment of Accessible Church Area Gathering Leads across the country. 
• Maintain an up-to-date events calendar and ensure events are uploaded to Churchsuite. 
• Empower individuals to lead Accessible Church initiatives within the New Wine network. 
• Collaborate with the Communications Lead and Accessible Church Ministry Lead to innovate, draft, and distribute an Accessible Church newsletter. 

New Wine Festival Responsibilities 

• Support the coordination, recruitment, and management of volunteer teams for the New Wine Festival. 
• Assist in the planning and facilitation of Accessible Church breakout sessions during the festival.  
• Help recruit and communicate with the BSL team to ensure seamless interpretation services. 
• Work with the Delegate Experience Lead to oversee the Village Allocation Process for attendees with access needs staying onsite. 
• Work with the Delegate Experience Lead to provide pre-arrival information tailored to attendees with additional needs or those in caregiving roles. 
• Co-ordinate and organise relevant pre-site training for team 
• Provide on-site assistance to the Accessible Ministry Lead, ensuring responsibilities are met effectively. 

The above list of job deliverables is open and partial, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. 

Person Specification:  

Key Skills and Attributes: 

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with a collaborative mindset. 
• A commitment to promoting accessibility and inclusion within the church community. 
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. 
• Proficiency with digital tools such as Churchsuite and email communication platforms. 
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation. 
• Experience of working with adults and children with additional needs. 
• Understanding of additional needs, including related laws and regulations. 
• Vision-driven and action-oriented. 
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence. 
• Responsible self-starter who is highly organised and takes the initiative. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• High level of discretion and wisdom. 
• An inherent desire to achieve exceptional results. 
• Ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail. 
• Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges. 
• Strong time-management skills and an ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines. 
• Knowledge and experience in using Microsoft 365 and social media platforms. 
• Commitment to the mission and values of New Wine. 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

• Passionate about growing inclusion and supporting individuals with additional needs. 
• Experience in overseeing budgets and managing expenses. 
• Experience in developing internal processes and filing systems. 
• Previous experience within the New Wine Network and events industry. 

Please note the salary is £27 - 30k FTE, depending on experience.

You can find the job description here.

To apply please send your cv and cover letter to recruitment@new-wine.org