Church Centre Manager

Job Context

Harborne Baptist Church (the “Church”) is a growing Baptist church with a passion to connect with our local community. We have a modern, attractive and welcoming glass-fronted facility which is well-known in Harborne and the surrounding area. We host a wide range of community events and activities in our buildings every week, which are a core part of our church life. After seven years in the role, our current Centre Manager is stepping down to pursue a new chapter, and we are looking to recruit someone to join our team and take on this exciting opportunity.

Our vision is to see Harborne Baptist Church glorify God as we are increasingly:

• Going out in mission
• Growing as followers of Jesus
• Welcoming all
• Celebrating our diversity

Job Title:

Church Centre Manager

Job Type:

Fixed contract term, Part-time

Responsible to:

The Minister

Purpose of the role:

To help the Church make best use of its buildings in pursuit of the Church’s vision.

This position is an essential part of the Church’s ministry. We therefore require the holder to be in full agreement with the Church’s Vision and sympathetic to the Declaration of Principle of the Baptist Union of Great Britain. The Church Centre Manager will be an ambassador for the Church’s aims and activities and should therefore be a practising Christian (as a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010).

Hours of Work:

24 hours per week, on site across four of five days (Monday-Friday), with some flexibility required with occasional evening or weekend work. The working pattern can be flexible within certain limits, and we are willing to consider arrangements that take account of child care or other responsibilities, including negotiating reduced hours during school holidays.

Salary:

£16,848 - £17,472 (FTE £26,325 - £27,300) per annum (plus pension provision), depending on experience. This appointment will be a two-year contract, with the intention to review towards the end of the contract period.

Holiday entitlement: 5 working weeks per annum, plus bank holidays. 

 

Key Responsibilities

The Church Centre Manager will ensure the safe, efficient and effective operational running and day-to-day management of the Church Centre. By doing so, the Church Centre Manager enables the church’s mission and ministry in our community to flourish, as we provide a warm welcome to all.

The Church Centre Manager’s Key Responsibilities are:

 

1. Managing Buildings and Facilities (approximately 50% of working hours)

Maintenance & Upkeep: Oversee the day-to-day management, maintenance, and repair of the church buildings and grounds, including coordination of contractors and routine checks.

Compliance: Take ownership of Health and Safety and Fire Safety compliance, including regular risk assessments, maintaining records, and ensuring all building-related statutory requirements (e.g., Legionella, electrical checks) are met.

Security: Manage the building's security protocols, including alarm systems and keyholder lists.

Supplies: Monitor, order, and manage stock of all supplies essential to the daily running of the centre.

 

2. Coordinating Bookings (30% of working hours)

Booking System: Manage the booking and hire of the centre's rooms and facilities for church groups and external clients, including setting up hire agreements, invoicing, and ensuring rooms are prepared for use.

Finance Support: Liaise with the Church Treasurer and Bookkeeper to manage the centre's operational budgets, process invoices, and track expenditure for maintenance and supplies.

Volunteer Support: Assist with the recruitment, induction, training, and ongoing support of volunteers involved in centre operations and activities.

 

3. Maintaining Communication (20% of working hours)

Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for internal groups, external hirers, partner agencies, and the general public, maintaining excellent relationships as an ambassador for HBC.

Digital Presence: Ensure the church's website, calendar, and social media accounts are kept up-to-date with centre-related information.

Grant Funding: Where required, contribute to identifying funding opportunities and submitting grant applications related to the centre's development or community activities.

Next Steps

For any questions about the role please contact Revd Pete Maycock (minister@harbornebaptistchurch.org). 

Closing date for applications: 6th February 2026. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 16th February 2026. The appointment will be from April 2026 as agreed.

To submit an application, please complete an online application form by clicking HERE.