The Water Row Company is a subsidiary of the Govan Housing Group, which consists of Govan Housing Association as the parent company and their existing, well-established subsidiary company, the Home Team which carries out repairs and maintenance. Established in 2023, the Water Row Company is responsible for the management of third-party provider lets, mid-market properties at Water Row; commercial units and student accommodation.

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Property Co-ordinator to oversee the daily operations, working both in the office and out on site. As the first point of contact for customers, you’ll deliver proactive, high-quality service that builds on our success and keeps us moving forward, maximising value and driving first class KPI performance. You will be responsible for rental income management and arrears; tenancy and estate management; raising and managing repairs; allocation and void management; tenancy sustainment; anti-social and behavioural management as well as general administration duties across all departments.

You will have previous experience in property management or in a related field, with a keen eye for detail to maintain high standards across all properties. With strong IT and organisational skills as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, you will have a proactive, motivated approach to work, with minimum supervision. Ideally, we would like you to have completed the LETWELL Programme, however we would be willing to provide full training to the right candidate.

Lead with Purpose as Our Finance Operations Lead

At The Faith Mission, every role contributes to a greater calling — sharing hope, transforming lives, and strengthening communities.

As our Finance Operations Lead, you will play a vital part in advancing the Mission by ensuring that our financial operations run smoothly and effectively. Working hand in hand with teams across the organisation, you’ll help steward the resources entrusted to us, enabling the continued growth and impact of our ministry. If you’re passionate about using your financial expertise to serve a purpose that reaches beyond numbers, we’d love to hear from you.

The Finance Operations Lead, working collaboratively with other departments across The Faith Mission, plays a key role in supporting the delivery of the organisation’s vision by ensuring the effective and efficient management of all financial operations and administration.

The Faith Mission is an unincorporated Scottish charity which also has a registration in the Republic of Ireland. It was founded in 1886 by John George Govan as a religious organisation for the purposes of evangelism and Christian ministry in the rural areas of the Great Britain and Ireland.

Vision

“To reach through passionate evangelism the lost of all age groups, particularly in the villages and rural areas of Great Britain and Ireland, and by biblical teaching to encourage holiness of heart and life in Christian people.”

This vision statement is worked out through three core ministries, as follows:

Rural Evangelism – As an interdenominational agency, The Faith Mission works closely with all Christian churches that share a similar concern for passionate evangelism and evangelical truth, especially in areas where there is little or no biblical witness.

Biblical Training – The Faith Mission Bible College is a ministry of the Faith Mission and exists to train people for a variety of roles in Christian ministry and service.

Christian Literature – FM Bookshops is the literature ministry, which is positioned on the high street of many towns and cities in Northern Ireland and Scotland. It provides a neutral location where people can explore the Christian faith through literature or conversations in a relaxed café environment.

Role Description:

The Finance Operations Lead will implement and strengthen the charity’s financial strategy and management. Working closely with the leadership team, you will ensure excellent stewardship of the charity’s resources and oversee financial operations across multiple entities (Bookshops, College and Mission Field).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience of Sage 50 and Sage 50 payroll software.
• Strong experience in charity finance, including statutory reporting and fund accounting.
• Excellent computer skills – especially Excel, finance and payroll software.
• Experience of guiding and advising non-finance colleagues/stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead small teams and manage multiple income streams.
• Highly organised, efficient, responsible, with good attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and flexible in approach, genuine dedication and the ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative leadership style.
• Right to Work in the UK and the ability to work in Faith Mission HQ Edinburgh
• Experience of working with Christian or other third sector organisations and volunteers.

Essential Occupational Requirements:

• A committed Christian, actively involved in a local church fellowship and fully supportive of The Faith Mission’s Statement of Faith and the broader work and ministry of The Faith Mission. (This is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.)
• The Finance Operations Lead will engage effectively with Mission members, staff at all levels of responsibility, and external supporters. He or she will also be expected to contribute positively to the spiritual life, fellowship, and overall vitality of The Faith Mission.
• The Finance Operations Lead will approach this role as a ministry calling—serving faithfully for the advancement of God’s Kingdom through the ongoing work and witness of The Faith Mission.

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Employee discount
• Sick pay
• Free parking
• Company pension
• On-site parking