Operations Coordinator

• 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 Kirk's 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 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.

• On site: Granton Baptist Church, 99 Crewe Road North Edinburgh EH5 2NW
• Closing 14th April 2025

Are you enthusiastic about working with families and young people? Do you have a passion for sharing your faith? Do you have a heart for working in the community? Then you may be the right person to join Granton Baptist Church as our new Family and Youth Worker.

We are looking for someone with vision and enthusiasm who can work with us to enable, support, and grow our existing Christian ministry with families and young people in the church, local schools, and within the wider community; and to explore new potential for outreach. Working with parents, other agencies and organisations including schools and 3rd Sector providers.

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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.

Scripture Union Scotland is a national charity, with around 120 staff and over 2,200 volunteers. Our vision is to see every child and young person of Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus.

We currently have a vacancy for an Assistant Business Manager to be based at our Lendrick Muir Centre, near Kinross. Lendrick Muir is set in 120 acres of grounds with accommodation for up to 150 guests. Children and young people have the opportunity to visit as part of a school residential, SU weekend or holiday, or with their church group. Whilst enjoying time in God’s amazing creation and taking part in some of the outdoor activities, they also have the opportunity to explore faith.

Purpose:

To support the Business Manager and administration team in ensuring the smooth operation of all administrative functions at Lendrick Muir. The Assistant Business Manager will play a vital role as the first point of contact for anyone interested in visiting the centre, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone who comes through the doors of the centre - teachers, guests, suppliers or contractors, but primarily each young person attending the event.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support the Business Manager as part of the Administration team, ensuring the smooth operation of all administrative functions at Lendrick Muir.
• To deputise, where necessary, for the Business Manager, by managing the administration of the Centre.
• To line manage the administrator.
• Working with the administrator to provide admin of residential bookings and day events.
• Participate fully in the life and ministry of the Lendrick Muir Centre and the wider Scripture Union Scotland organisation.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking applicants who have experience of working in an office environment and have a proven track record in excellent communication skills in a variety of media, including telephone, written and inter-personal. Given the varying needs of the centre, it's important that the successful applicant is able to demonstrate customer care, diplomacy and adaptability with a wide range of people. Good organisational skills are essential.

For this post, it is important that you are committed to SU Scotland’s ethos, working principles and vision and are able to demonstrate this through your commitment and motivation. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian.

The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.