Operations Lead Church Relations team

Wycliffe UK Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A faith-based organization is looking for an Operations Lead for the Church Relations team. In this home-based full-time role, you will manage national event logistics and support community fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and have a commitment to the organization's beliefs. Benefits include 33 days of annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Fully employer-funded life assurance

24/7 employee assistance programme

Hot-desking facility

Qualifications

• Highly organised with operational skills.
• Experience in event logistics and fundraising.
• Strong administrative capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own national event logistics to engage people with Bible translation.
• Administer and support community fundraising efforts.
• Provide general administration support to the Church Relations team.

Job description

Home Operations Lead – Church Relations team

Are you a highly organised, servant-hearted operator who thrives on bringing clarity to complex activity?

Worldwide, the pace of Bible translation has never been quicker – a full Bible or New Testament translation is being completed at a rate of two a week and a record number of translation programmes are in progress!

Working at the heart of the Church Relations team, as Operations Lead you will ensure that the practical, operational, and logistical foundations are in place for others to do their work well. You will play a vital role in how Wycliffe presents itself at events and festivals, support volunteer speakers, and encourage supporters and churches in fundraising and partnership.

• Location: Home based or the option of a desk at our office in Oxford
• Terms of appointment: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Permanent
• Closing date: Friday 27 February at 9am
• Interview date: Interviews will be held in Oxford on Tuesday 10 March.

Key responsibilities

• Own national event logistics to engage people with Bible translation
• Administer and support community fundraising efforts
• Provide general administration support to the Church Relations team

Benefits

• 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Employer pension contributions up to 7.5%
• Fully employer-funded life assurance
• 24/7 employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support
• Family-friendly employer
• Monthly in-person team days in Oxfordshire or the Chilterns (expenses covered)
• Hot-desking facility at Oxford office
• Fully paid-for professional development opportunities.

It is an occupational requirement of this role that you have a clear, personal commitment to the beliefs set out in our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Position Statement.