Church Office Administrator (p/t)

Little Stoke Baptist Church is looking for a church office administrator 6-8 hours per week (option for term-time only) to support the Pastor and congregation as they seek to live as devoted disciples sharing the love of Jesus in the local community. The postholder will have previous administration and organisation experience with a track record of taking initiative in a paid or voluntary role.

Please read the role information below and if you would like to apply please click the link below to email your CV with a covering email.

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The Role

The postholder will be responsible for:

General church and office administration both physical and digital
Supporting the Pastor in administrative tasks
Updating and maintaining social media channels
Creating, updating and maintaining posters and leaflets
Being the first point of contact for email, telephone and in-person enquiries which may include dealing with pastoral sensitivities
Keeping systems up to date including but not limited to; food hygiene, DBS Checks, congregation database
Updating the church website
Communicating with other Christian organisations we engage with

Your Skills

Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven IT skills, including competence with Gmail, Google docs & Sheets
Confidence using, or willingness and capacity to learn to use; Canva Pro (design), Wix (website)
A polite and professional manner especially when dealing with confidential issues, including safeguarding issues, and other matters.
The ability to take initiative, learn quickly and adapt to the needs of a changing church environment. Personable and approachable.
Confident in creating, scheduling and publishing social media content and other communications material that celebrates and promotes the core business of the church.
A person of trustworthiness, integrity, and reliability who is sensitive to the complexities of working for a church, alongside lay and ordained staff and volunteers.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian, and we would expect our Church Administrator to adhere to our values as a church.

The postholder will be entitled to 25 days + bank holidays annual leave per annum, pro rata. The post is for between 6-8 hours per week. Days/times to be agreed. There is the possibility of increasing hours over time. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

The role will be remunerated at £13-16 per hour depending on experience.

Little Stoke Baptist Church is committed to promoting a safe environment and culture for everyone including children, young people and vulnerable adults. Anyone appointed to this role will be expected to work within the relevant safeguarding policies and procedures, and to attend all required safeguarding training. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

This job description does not form part of the Contract of Employment