Operations Coordinator
- Full time
- £26,000 – £30,000
- On site: Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh
- Closing 20th April 2025
- Advertised from 10th April 2025
- Permanent
Role
We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual who has a unique skill set to help develop this expanding role. The Operations Coordinator role is multifaceted and requires the right individual to have experience in a range of areas including administration, marketing, communications and customer service.
Possessing outstanding communication skills is vital in this role as you navigate the Kirks many stakeholders. This involves not only communicating through our social media outlets, but also updating our website, email correspondence and face-to-face.
The right individual must have outstanding customer service, as they are normally the first point of contact in respect of visitors, emails, phone calls, general enquiries and appointments. Attention to detail is necessary, as you will be responsible for maintaining the Kirk diary and co-ordination with the ministerial team, the congregation, staff and stakeholders.
This role also comprises of general administration tasks to support the day-to-day operations of the Kirk as well as supporting the Minister, Session Clerk and Operations Manager.
A large part of the role involves being responsible for effective marketing and promotion of all kirk events both religious and commercial. This involves creating and publishing content through our social media platforms and website. The right individual will preferably have experience in a number of software applications including Microsoft Office, WordPress, iZettle, Hootsuite, Salesforce, People Planning Center (or other CRM’s) and Open Broadcasting Software.
In this role, you will also be responsible for the Kirk’s IT and office equipment including the LAN, IT security, database management, mobile IT office equipment, photocopier contract and stationery supplies.
If you are a dynamic individual that is looking for a new challenge that will actually make a difference and you want to be part of an evolving organisation then we would love to hear from you.
Application notes
To apply, please send CV and covering letter detailing why you’d be the best candidate to communications@greyfriarskirk.com
Closing date: Sunday 20 April by 12noon
Interviews: Friday 25 April
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Youth and Outreach Lead
- Full time or Part time
- £20,000 – £25,000
- On site: Stirling
- Closing 12th May 2025
We are seeking a passionate, energetic, and resourceful individual to serve as our youth lead in the church, and in the city, working within our wider vision goals. Your focus will be working with young people, helping them grow in their Christian faith, and leading innovative, engaging programs for church and city young people. We'd love you to build strong relationships with young people, work alongside families and volunteers, engage with schools, youth organisations, and the wider city, creating opportunities for discipleship, outreach, and evangelism.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience of working with young people in a group or one-to-one setting
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) to engage with young people, parents, and colleagues
- Knowledge of youth culture, social issues affecting young people, and current trends in youth work
- Passion for working with young people and helping them achieve their full potential
- A personal commitment to the Christian faith and be willing to become an active member of our church community.
Children & Families Lead
- Full time or Part time
- £26,000 – £30,000
- On site: Stirling
- Closing 12th May 2025
We are seeking a passionate, energetic, and resourceful individual to join a city centre church committed to being a church in the city for the city. We are looking for someone with vision and enthusiasm to enable, support, and grow our existing work with families and children in the church, local schools, and within the wider community; and to explore new potential for outreach.
The successful candidate will:
- Experience of working with families and children in a group or one-to-one setting
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) to engage with children, parents, and colleagues
- Knowledge of social issues and challenges affecting families and current trends in children’s work
- Passion for working with children and parents and helping them achieve their full potential
- A personal commitment to the Christian faith and be willing to become an active member of our church community.
Under the guidance of the Islands Estate Manager, the Camas Maintenance Worker’s role is to undertake general maintenance work on the facilities and equipment at the Camas Centre and occasionally on Iona.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring the Camas facilities and equipment are maintained to a safe and high standard, while observing Camas’ environmental and ethical policies. Facilities include the Camas buildings, grounds and track.
- Coordinating and supervising visitors and volunteers in routine maintenance work.
- Liaising with and working alongside outside contractors where necessary.
- Supporting maintenance projects on Iona where required.
The Gardener’s role is to manage and maintain the gardens and woodland at Camas and Iona.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and maintaining the Camas organic garden and woodlands.
- Managing the small Iona Abbey garden through regular visits and work
- Facilitating the use of the garden as a space for engagement
- Supporting staff and visitors to feel confident in being part of the daily upkeep of the garden, knowing when to pick and use produce and teaching basic gardening skills
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