Operations Manager

Overview

The Christ Church Summerfield community in North Edgbaston is seeking an Operations Manager to support the church’s mission and provide a foundation for ministries. The role will ensure smooth operation, aid Lead Pastors, Ministry Leads, and the PCC in decision‑making and practical management on both a short‑and long‑term basis.

Job Title: Operations Manager
Responsible to: Lead Pastor
Hours: 21 hours per week (mid‑week flexible, no Sunday shifts)
Pay: £31,937 pro rata
Contract: Permanent, with 3‑month probation

• Lead day‑to‑day church operations, systems, administration, and team coordination.
• Plan and oversee Sundays, events, projects, bookings, and annual calendar management.
• Support staff, volunteers, safeguarding, communications, and internal processes.
• Manage governance, compliance, finance administration, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee church buildings, facilities, contractors, health & safety, and site maintenance.
• Coordinate baptisms, weddings, funerals, and external hall/church bookings.
• Work closely with the Lead Pastor, ministry leads, PCC, and serving teams to ensure smooth and sustainable church operations.

• Exceptional leadership and management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Experience overseeing operations, preferably in a church setting.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and flexible with an innovative mindset.
• Ability to juggle a broad range of responsibilities.
• Open heart and “can‑do” attitude.
• Good time‑management skills with a proven ability to prioritise workload.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Willingness to work in line with Christ Church Summerfield’s values.
• Personal walk with Jesus underpinning a lifestyle of integrity.
• Practising Christian required.
• Commitment to actively participate in the life of the worshipping community.

• 25 days annual leave (pro‑rated) plus statutory bank holidays.
• Flexible and compassionate workplace.
• Office closure for three days over Christmas.
• One retreat day per year.
• Funded training opportunities each year.

We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to help us reflect the needs of the community we serve. This post requires a practising Christian and a DBS check.