* Woodbridge St John's
* Address: 24 St John's Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1HS
* Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week
* Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
* Reference: 0612
The Operations Manager and Leadership Assistant is key to St John's Woodbridge and St Andrew's Bredfield providing consistent, high-quality support to the Leadership Team, enabling them to maximise their time and advance the church's mission, ministry and vision.
The role will require an orderly, confidential and business-like approach to the support of the Vicar and the Leadership Team.
St. John's Woodbridge is an evangelical church in the charming riverside town of Woodbridge, voted the happiest place to live in UK, by Rightmove Survey, based upon high for a strong sense of community, friendly atmosphere, access to amenities and high levels of pride in the local area.
St Andrew's Bredfield is a 14th century church set in the heart of the rural village of Bredfield, just 3 miles outside of Woodbridge.
Your responsibilities will include:
* providing support and assistance to the Vicar
* providing support and assistance to the Leadership Team including supporting the management, the maintenance and oversight of the practical operations of all church buildings and facilities and supporting the execution and updating of church regulatory requirements and policies
* providing support to HR Committee in employment legislation changes
* providing support to church volunteer workers, providing information, guidance and recommend training
* promoting the church via internal and external media, including creating and overseeing the printing of publicity for events as directed, liaising with external suppliers, where appropriate
* ensure that risk assessments are carried out and reviewed as required, and that the risk is managed appropriately.
You will:
* be Christian with a clear commitment to the church's vision and values
* be comfortable working in an evangelical charismatic Anglican church
* have the ability to work closely with Ministers and other church leaders on a day-to-day basis
* have demonstrated organisational skills and administrative skills, with the ability to manage themselves and other effectively
* Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace applications.
* be financially literate
* have the ability to use own initiative
* be trustworthy and reliable with ability to keep confidences
* be an excellent problem solver
* be willing to learn.
For more information
Please read the Job Description (pdf).
To find out more about us, please visit our website.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Reverand Charles Trefusis by calling
How to apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to
Closing date: 12pm, 27 February 2026
Shortlisting: 2 - 4 March 2026
Interview date: March 2026
Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
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