Operations Manager St Nicholas

Join Us in Renewing the Heart of the Community

St Nicholas Newport is entering a new and exciting season. In partnership with the Diocese of Lincoln and supported by the national Strategic Development Fund, we are embarking on a two-year revitalisation project to grow our church family and deepen our mission within the community.

Following the arrival of our new Vicar in late 2025, we're building a dynamic team that will help shape the future of St Nicholas. We are now seeking a committed, organised and proactive Operations Manager to play a key role in enabling this vision.

St Nicholas Church is a friendly, inclusive and welcoming Christian community in the heart of Lincoln, just north of the Roman gate. We are a growing congregation of all ages, celebrating the mainstream Anglican tradition and offering a place to experience worship, explore faith, and take part in a wide range of activities. As a church committed to being at the heart of our community, we are continually looking for ways to open our doors more often and serve those around us.

We look forward to welcoming all who join us on this journey.

The Operations Manager will ensure the smooth, safe and effective running of church operations, releasing ministerial and pastoral staff to focus on church growth and community engagement. Working closely with the Vicar, PCC, volunteers, and diocesan teams, you will provide leadership in administration, compliance, communications and facilities.

This is a role for someone who thrives on organisation, enjoys developing people and systems, and values being part of a mission-focused church community.

You will:

• Administration & Team Leadership
  • Lead and develop the Operations Team, including two Administrators and volunteers.
  • Ensure the Church Office delivers efficient, flexible and mission-aligned support.
  • Maintain church databases and ensure GDPR compliance.
  • Manage scheduling and resourcing for major church festivals.
  • Oversee grant applications and bid submissions.
• Communications
  • Lead on all internal and external church communications.
  • Manage the church website, social media profiles and public enquiries.
  • Support the creation and distribution of weekly notices and church updates.
• Estate & Facilities
  • Work with architects, contractors and diocesan surveyors on buildings and maintenance.
  • Coordinate quotes, planning applications and estate-related tasks.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Oversee HR matters and ensure legal compliance in documentation and practice.
  • Review and update church policies, including Health & Safety.
  • Act as the church’s Health & Safety Officer.
  • Support PCC governance through documentation, reporting and meeting attendance.
  • Assist in preparation for the APCM and Annual Parish Meeting.

For an informal conversation about this role please contact:

To find out more about us follow the links below

• St Nicholas
• St Nicholas
• The Lincoln Diocese
• Lord Show us the Way