St James’ Parish Church Manager: Vacancy
The Parochial Church Council is seeking a part-time salaried professional to support the Vicar, Revd Diana Johnson, in the management of the Parish Church. Responsibilities will include assisting her with: the maintenance and use of the church building and nearby church cottage; preparing digital material for services; record keeping and maintaining a management information system; statutory and diocesan reporting; maintaining a web site and handling social media; setting up and maintaining a Parish Office (in a self-contained space in Vicarage in the first instance).
The Manager is expected to be sympathetic to the aims and ethos of the Church of England, Newcastle Diocese, and the inclusive nature of the parish church, though not necessarily a member of the congregation.
The contract will be for three years with a salary £10,000 per annum (equivalent to £25,000 pa) for two days per week, with 20 days paid leave per year.
For further particulars or for an informal discussion, please contact: diana.johnson@cantab.net or call 07377 866 567 or click this link on our website.
To apply for the role, please send an electronic copy of your CV with details of two professional references, together with a covering letter making reference to the person specification to the Vicar, Reverend Diana Johnson using the email above. The closing date is 15th August 2025
Closing date for written applications 15th August 2025. Formal interviews will be in the w/c 1st September
