Recruiting a Part-time Clerk to the Rural Daneside Churches31 March 2023 (by headmarton) |
Location: Marton Vicarage Office and/or Work from home.
Working hours: 6-12 hours a week. Flexible working hours available to suit the successful candidate. Occasional evenings may be necessary for meetings.
Pay: Above national living wage.
Immediate start is available.
The Rural Daneside Churches are 5 vibrant and community focused parishes: Marton, Siddington, Eaton, Hulme Walfield, and Swettenham.
To keep our parishes running smoothly, and to support the management of our beautiful church buildings, we are looking for a Clerk to support our parish volunteers.
This will be a varied role and therefore duties will evolve as needed. Experience and particular expertise are not necessary – an ability to work well with others, an interest in community life, and general organisational and IT skills are key. Example duties include:
- Assisting the Church Wardens when arranging routine maintenance, and liaising with local tradespeople.
- Assisting Parish volunteers when gathering, collating, and distributing documentation as necessary, eg Parish records, Church meetings, Church Yard records.
- Assisting with the compilation of Parish magazines.
- Liaising with the Diocese as required.
Desirable skills:
- Computer literate
- Excellent communication skills
- Organisational skills
- The ability to prioritise
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work well within a small team
This is a responsible position requiring a practical approach which will be achieved by structured organisational skills and teamwork. The successful candidate should be dedicated and reliable, and will enjoy a rewarding involvement in community life.
Please apply to Revd Ian Arch, revd.arch@gmail.com, to arrange an informal discussion, or with a covering letter.