To take our strategic priorities and plan systems and organization which ensures that the logistical running of the congregational life reflects these priorities
To work within our dynamic team to help us to develop our post Covid strategy for congregational life
To work with the PCC Treasurer, clergy and PCC to deliver a renewed vision for congregational giving.
To be the voice of practical logistics in key strategic discussions for the future of the congregational life of the church.
Help develop and deliver a strategy for lay vocation/volunteering within the congregation
Help develop and deliver a strategy for the understanding and integration of online congregation
To turn bold and innovative ideas for what the Church of the Future could be into a reality in the lives of our congregation and wider community
Management of the church office
Ensure the smooth running of the Church Office including allocation of materials and resources
Ensure the clergy have administrative support as needed, working with HR and the PCC Treasurer to hire temporary and permanent staff as needed.
Work with the estates and IT teams to ensure the provision and maintenance of IT and office equipment for CHOPS staff and clergy.
Work with the HR team to ensure the training and induction of new Clergy/CHOPS staff
Finances
Work with the finance team to keep on top of the budgets for CHOPS and to sign off expenses forms.
Work with the PCC Treasurer and finance team to keep the Vicar and AVMin abreast of the day to day finances.
Attend meetings about the spending of funds within the church.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
Good knowledge and appreciation of church services and activities, and the religious aims of St Martin-in-the-Fields
Sound experience of strategic planning, organisation and office management
Ability to respond calmly yet confidently to last-minute challenges and problems
A problem solver with resilience, flexibility, creativity
A person who takes responsibility to ensure that tasks are completed
Eye for detail and commitment to uphold the reputation of St Martin-in-the-Fields
Team player with an interest in people, who enjoys working with others within a large and varied organisation
Ability to represent the interests of Church Operations assertively and with grace in cross site discussions
Ability to build good relationships and to maintain them while being persistent to ensure that jobs get done.
Uses good processes to plan, progress and achieve conclusions.
A willingness to think outside of the box.
A high level of self motivation and ability to motivate others
A person of integrity who can keep the confidence of others
Enthusiastic support for the aims and theology of St Martin-in-the-Fields including our commitment to environmental sustainability and equality and diversity.
Desirable
Familiarity with the theological writings of Sam Wells