Church Assistant

Edinburgh, SCT, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Church Assistant



Location

Augustine United Church

Reports to

Centre Manager

Salary

12.60 per hour

Annual Leave

28 days per annum (pro rata)

Pension

Employer will match employee contributions up to 4% of gross salary

Hours

15 per week (Tuesdays - 8am-12 noon / Wednesdays -11.30am-5pm / Fridays - 8am-3pm)

Additional evening and weekend hours may also be available

Permanent contract

About Augustine United Church



Augustine United Church is an active, inclusive Christian Church based in the heart of Edinburgh city centre. We are a congregation of the United Reformed Church. Along with our programme of Christian worship and spiritual & community development, we hire our Church Centre to groups which are broadly compatible with our aims.

Job Purpose



The Church Assistant is a diverse role, complementing and working alongside all other staff roles in the church. This staff member is responsible for the efficient cleaning of our building two days a week, alongside our cleaner/caretaker. They also take key responsibility, when on duty, for re-setting rooms and welcoming external hirers to the building. Finally, they assist the Centre Manager with administrative tasks in support of the congregation and room lettings business.

The Church Assistant is part of a team comprising four other cleaning and caretaking staff, the Centre Manager, the Ministers, the Treasurer and volunteers from the Church. The post is under the direct supervision of the Centre Manager.

Training in health & safety, first aid and other such appropriate qualifications will be considered for the right candidate.

Main duties



Regular cleaning, to a specified standard, of offices, kitchen facilities and other public spaces in the Church Centre including collection and disposal of rubbish, replenishing of consumables and other such assistance as required by the Centre Manager or Cleaner/Caretaker.

Setting up and cleaning of halls and meeting rooms prior to use, including the movement of furniture and the preparation of heating and lighting.

Setting up equipment, including audio visual equipment, required by users.

Being present to welcome users, and potential users, of the Church Centre, providing a high level of customer service and assisting them with their events and enquiries. This includes technical support for hirers using the church audio visual systems.

Where necessary, monitoring people entering and leaving the Centre and their observance of the Centre's health and safety, hygiene and child protection policies.

Being responsible when on duty for safety and security checks and locking up the Centre after use as required.

Being available to receive deliveries and give access and assistance to contractors and officials requiring access to the building.

Performing weekly maintenance checks and reporting defects.

Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks, including some working at height.

Assisting with room letting enquiries and administration under the supervision of the Centre Manager, including email support, banking and invoicing.

Completing administrative tasks in support of the congregation such as formatting documents, printing, ordering coffee supplies etc.

Person Specification



Critical Competencies



Ability to manage the building cleaning regime efficiently and within legal and regulatory frameworks

Ability to organise facilities and equipment for a range of premises users and support hirers with audio visual systems in the church

Good communication skills

Ability to develop positive working relationships with other staff and with customers

Ability to remain calm under pressure and to respond flexibly and helpfully in difficult situations

Good level of fitness for frequent moving of furniture

Competence with the basic use of Microsoft Office programmes such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel and a willingness to develop administrative skills further

Technical knowledge/education



More advanced knowledge or experience of audio visual systems - sound, lighting, projection - and an ability to troubleshoot issues (Desirable, not essential)

Ability to undertake basic buildings repair/maintenance

Experience required for the role



Experience of cleaning in a commercial or industrial setting (Desirable, not essential)

Understanding of and experience of customer care

Experience of events set-up and supervision

Experience of administration in a busy office environment

Aptitude and attitude



Not required to be a practising Christian but must be in sympathy with the broad aims of the whole organisation.

Ability to work on own initiative to agreed plans and targets

Flexibility

An interest in community activity which promotes inclusion

Application by CV and covering letter addressing the points in the person specification.



Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 14th May.



Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/05/2025
Reference ID: Church Assistant
Expected start date: 02/06/2025

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3100781
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Edinburgh, SCT, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned