Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Bradfield!
Bradfield Church (St Nicholas) is looking to expand the current mission and ministry of the church. We are part of a national church-funded revitalisation project which looks to invest in contexts with potential. The funding we have secured is until June 2031 and includes support for a Children’s and Families Minister, a Church Administrator, and funds for better resourcing the church building. There is also a diocesan support team that helps support the projects as they explore growing the ministry in their contexts.
Please see the link for more information.
Application details
This is a 20-hour fixed-term post until June 2031 with the potential for a renewed contract dependent on funding.
The post has a level of flexibility with how many and how the hours might be worked, with term-time-only contracts considered. Although most of the working hours will be within office hours, there will be the potential for evening and weekend work.
The holiday entitlement for this post is dependent on the agreed hours; however will include the 8 bank holidays and the 3 days during Christmas and New Year when the office is closed.
The post will be enrolled on a generous pension scheme.
There is an occupational requirement for the Church Administrator to be a practising Christian due to the nature of the role. There is no requirement, although it is desirable, for the Church Administrator to be a member of Bradfield Church.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter by midnight on Monday, 7th September to will.gowers@bradfieldchurch.org.
Please also include two referees, including your current employer or if you are unemployed, your previous employer, your church minister or other relevant church leader.
If you have any questions or would value an informal conversation about this post, please contact Revd Will on will.gowers@bradfieldchurch.org or 07354887660
General responsibilities
- Administrative tasks related to worship services and activities during the week. Such as a service booklet when required.
- Liaise with the appropriate people, organise the involvement of others in services, and develop a quarterly rota.
- Maintain social media posts across the platforms that Bradfield Church uses, such as Facebook and Instagram.
- Oversee electronic and paper-based communications
- Be the first point of call in responding to incoming communications
- Design and oversee the distribution of promotional material, including maintaining notice boards and other signage.
- Attend and prepare for staff, supervision and other meetings as required.
- Support the admin for life events (Baptisms, weddings and funerals)
Building and Finance
- Maintain the stock of certain items needed for the church.
- Liaise with the church wardens to obtain quotes and schedule workers for maintenance issues as they occur.
- Admin related to the church yard
- Assist the church treasurer by researching and submitting grant fundraising applications to aid the work within the parish.
Record keeping and data processing
- In line with GDPR guidance, keep an up-to-date record of people’s data, including suitable consents.
- Work with the Oversight Minister and Church Wardens on returning data to the various Church of England bodies.
- Ensure the information, process and paperwork are in place for the APCM (Annual Parochial Church Meeting)
This role description provides a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to undertake any other relevant duties appropriate to the post. The role description will be amended over time, in full consultation with the post holder, to meet the needs of the project.
