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Our vision is to be a hospitable, highly visible, outward-looking, Christ-centred church in worship where every member is involved in welcoming and nurturing a prayerful, diverse, multi-generational congregation, growing in faith, and practising Biblical gifts in accordance with 1 Corinthians 12. We will provide sustainable Christian-based activities, both physical and virtual, working collaboratively with other evangelical churches and Christian organisations.

We are looking for a reliable and organised Operations & Administrative Assistant to play a vital role in supporting our ministry and ensuring the smooth running of church life.

The Operations and Administrative Assistant will provide vital support to the Minister and wider leadership by managing day-to-day administration, communications, and operations. This person will help the church function efficiently, creating space for ministry, mission, and pastoral care to thrive.

• Attending Church services and prayer meetings.
• Act as the first point of contact for enquiries by phone, email, post, website, and social media.
• Manage the church office, records and filing systems (digital and paper).
• Produce weekly notices, service sheets, newsletters, and maintain the church calendar, including dates of minister and staff holidays.
• Support communications, including updating the website and social media.
• Prepare and oversee rotas for services and ministries.
• Coordinate bookings for church premises and events.
• Provide administrative support for baptisms, weddings, funerals, special events and church meetings.
• Assist the Treasurer with basic bookkeeping, invoices, expenses, and financial records.
• Support the team to ensure compliance with GDPR, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and volunteers to ensure the smooth running of facilities.
• Maintain adequate supplies and resources for church activities.
• With the minister's help, write/issue role descriptions for relevant roles in the Church to the volunteers annually, and get them signed.
• Carry out other tasks at the request of the Minister and trustees/deacons.

Essential:

• You are a committed evangelical Christian who loves Jesus and His Church.
• Willingness to support the minister and trustees.
• Endorse and support the vision of the church.
• Always understand and adhere to the church’s policies.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Confident using IT (Microsoft Office, email systems, social media, and websites).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently & in a team, manage time and prioritise tasks.
• Discretion and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• All applicants must be committed to the basis of faith, vision and ethos of the Evangelical Alliance.

Desirable:

• Experience working or volunteering in a church or charity setting.
• Understanding of Baptist church life and values.

• Hours: 12 hours a week over 3 days (and ideally Church attendance)
• Salary: £15-£17 an hour (depending on experience)
• Annual Leave: Pro-rata statutory entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Contract: Permanent (with a six-month probationary period).

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to admin@stanmorebc.co.uk by Friday, 30 January 2026