Dec 16, 2025# Head of Operations£38 - £44 yearly* Holy Trinity Church Wallington* Holy Trinity Church, Wallington, Maldon Road, Wallington, UK### Job Description**Purpose of Post**: To enable the vision for the church and its facilities to become reality, and to co-ordinate all aspects of church operation and organisation so to release pastoral and teaching staff for church growth.This **post is being offered as both full time and part time** (current situation) to suit the successfulcandidate and their skillset.**Key responsibilities:**1) To work with the incumbent and leadership team to achieve the outcomes and goals of our vision and values bya) Enabling church members & teams in service of the body of Christ – this includes the management of teams and recruitment of volunteersb) Development, maintenance and use of the physical facilities of Holy Trinity Wallington - this includes proactively developing church facilities and activities for use and support of mission and outreach2) To oversee the strategy and delivery of marketing and lettings of the church’s facilities in line with the vision and purpose of the church3) To ensure professional upkeep, maintenance and effective financial management of the operations of the church and Trinity Centre, ensuring compliance with all operational statutory requirements and maintenance of policies including overseeing the Safer Recruitment of staff and volunteers to ensure compliance with Safeguarding Policies and Procedures4) To be the ultimate point of contact for all operational issues for the church, including leading an operations staff team to ensure excellence in administration and organisation5) To oversee, with and on behalf of the Vicar, the HR Responsibilities of the employed staff at Holy Trinity.6) To oversee and responsibility for all the internal and external communications of the church to ensure it helps to achieve the church’s vision; this includes making best use of IT, web and social media throughout the church.7) To play a full part in the worshipping community of the staff team, including the leading of worship, bible study and prayers in staff meetings**Key relationships:**1. This is a senior leadership role within the church’s staff team and governance structure (PCC) of the church. The Head of Operations will work closely with the Vicar, the Ministry Team, Church Wardens, Treasurer and Operations Team2. The Head of Operations will be a member ofa) Plant and People Management Team whose role is to oversee all business and strategy matters of the Church complexb) Building Team who work with Church Warden and Head of Operations to deliver all aspects of building maintenancec) Finance Team who are responsible for the maintenance of the church’s finances and promotion of all stewardshipd) Standing Committee who can make decisions on behalf of the PCC in-between meetings, should the need arise.3. The Head of Operations will be responsible for: Operations Team comprising Church Administrator, Café Manager and Receptionist/s (paid and voluntary – whose role will be front of house and outreach workers)4. This requires working on behalf of the PCC with key external bodies such as The Charity Commission and the Diocese of Southwark**Person Specification:**The **essential qualities** of the successful candidate are:Christian Character and Personal Qualities:1) Have a strong love and commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, be a mature Christian of godly character with a deep love for God’s word, God’s church and a desire to serve him wholeheartedly in your whole life.2) Commitment to and agreement with Holy Trinity Church’s vision, beliefs and values3) Display the spiritual gifts of administration and leadership4) A heart to share the gospel with those who do not yet believe in Jesus, including those in the parish of Holy Trinity Wallington5) You are able to work effectively as part of a team with people different from yourself**Experience:**1) Operational work at a senior level2) A grasp on the workings of the Church of England and Anglican Church settings.3) Leadership in a Christian church.**Skills:**1) Leadership and team skills including ability to motivate and implement change2) Strategic, organisational and management skills including short, medium and long term planning3) Excellence in communication both written and verbal4) Ability to cope with multiple demands and work under pressure to deadlines5) Understanding of financial management, lettings/hire and building operations6) Ability to understand, use and ensure best use of IT, web, social media and media technology to aid communication and operationSpecial conditions:1) Ability to work some evenings and weekendsThe **desirable qualities** of the successful candidate are:1) Have spent time within the Church of England and Anglican Church settings2) If not already, be willing to become a member of Holy Trinity Church3) A degree level or equivalent qualification (e.g. a BTEC) in a related area of workHours: 32-40 hours per week - offering of PT and FT is dependent on the successful candidateSalary: FTE (40 hours per week) of £38-44k dependent upon experience and expertise, plus employer pension contributions.Holidays: 25 days pro-rata, plus bank holidaysContract Length: Permanent ContractEmployer: Holy Trinity Wallington Parish Church CouncilReport to: VicarDirect Reports: Church Administrator, Ministry Trainee (for Operations/Admin), Café Manager (volunteer) and voluntary reception teamAdditional Notes:• It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) of the post that the post holder will be a Christian (and preferably a communicant member of the Church of England) in full sympathy with the aims and ethos of the parish’s vision and values.• There is a 6-month probationary period and 3-month notice period.• Subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring ServiceInterview Dates: Monday 9th February 2026### Job Description### Application Form #J-18808-Ljbffr