Job Description

Overview

Based out of Truro Cathedral, Another Way is a Cornish pioneering community inspired by Celtic Christianity and new monasticism, which seeks to creatively reimagine faith as a way of life in the 21st century. We love Cornwall, both its people and natural environment, and we're fascinated by the spiritual history here. In this 'Land of Saints,' we find inspiration in stories old and new. We run several groups in and around Truro including our weekly Sunday gathering at Epiphany House and our monthly Kres service at the Cathedral. We also go on Pilgrimages to sacred sites in Cornwall throughout the year. Our community is held together by a communal Way of Life, lived out through our shared Rhythm of Practices.

This is a primarily administrative role, serving as the organisational 'glue' that supports the sustainable life of the Another Way community. Working alongside a team of pioneers and volunteers, this person will hold the organisational structures that allow the creative and relational work of the community to flourish. They will be responsible for coordinating practical systems, scheduling communication, supporting safeguarding compliance, and ensuring that gatherings and events are well-resourced.

While the post is advertised as a single role, applicants are welcome to express interest in specific aspects of the role according to their skills and availability.

Key responsibilities

Administrative and Logistical Support

oSupport the Lead Pioneer by coordinating the administrative tasks associated with governance and compliance, including preparing meeting documentation, tracking actions, and compiling reports and data.

oManage venue logistics for Sunday gatherings and other events: liaise with host venues, coordinate bookings, and ensure that all necessary supplies and materials are available such as refreshments.

oWorking with the Lead Pioneer and appropriate team members to ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with health and safety regulations and associated risk assessments.

oSupporting the Creative and Communities pioneer with the organisation and hosting of events, including assisting with front-of-house duties such as welcoming guests, managing attendance lists or ticketing, and supporting the smooth running of events.

Volunteer Coordination

oCoordinate with team leads to develop and maintain volunteer rotas for all gatherings and community activities, ensuring that roles such as set-up, welcome, music, liturgy, refreshments, and children's ministry are consistently filled in a timely and sustainable manner.

oMaintain up-to-date records of individuals who require safeguarding checks and training and ensure that renewals are tracked and actioned in a timely manner. Liaising with cathedral HR on safeguarding compliance.

Communications and Community Updates

oProvide administrative support to the Creative and Communities pioneer by scheduling and coordinating the flow of information across platforms including WhatsApp, the newsletter, the website, and other media, in line with the established communications strategy and visual identity.

Team Life

oMaintain the central team calendar, integrating planning, team meetings, and retreats.

oEnsure that key dates in the liturgical year (e.g. Advent, Lent, Holy Week, Pentecost) and community life (e.g. community meals, pilgrimages) are noted and planned for in advance.

Health & Safety

oAdhere to the Health & Safety Policy and procedure as well as any other related laws, and to do all that is reasonable to promote care and safety in the fulfilment of the role and in daily working life.

Safeguarding

oTo adhere to the Safeguarding Policy and procedure as well as any other related laws and to do all that is reasonable to promote care and safety in the fulfilment of the role and in daily working life for all who may be vulnerable. This includes a responsibility to remain up to date with your own safeguarding training at the level appropriate to the role.

General

oUndertake other duties, as may be required from time to time, to ensure the effective and efficient fulfilment of the role.

oUndertake relevant training required to best carry out the role.

oParticipate in organisation-wide meetings, away days, etc.

This job description is a summary of the key areas of responsibility in the job. It is not intended as a definitive statement of job content. It will be reviewed periodically and may be subject to amendment.

Under the 2010 Equality Act, schedule 9, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful candidate to be a practicing Christian.

If you would like further details please see the full role description, download an application form and apply via the Truro Cathedral website: https://www.trurocathedral.org.uk/about-us/vacancies

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13,650.00 per year

Expected hours: 17.5 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Truro TR1 2FQ

Application deadline: 11/08/2025