Job Description

MAKING AN APPLICATION:

As a part of the safer recruitment procedures of the Methodist Church all applications must be received on a Methodist Church application form. We do not view or reply to applications made direct via Indeed so please read below where next steps on how to apply are included.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Due to retirement the Sheffield Circuit of the Methodist Church seek to appoint a part-time Finance Officer on a permanent 18.5 hour contract.

The successful applicant will:

Work collaboratively with and support the Circuit Superintendency and Circuit Treasurer in all finance related matters. Support and develop the professional function of financial matters within the Circuit. Work well with the Circuit Finance Group (CFG).

SUMMARY OF TERMS:

Contract type: Part-time, permanent. Working hours: 18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE). Work pattern: A flexible working pattern, to include occasional evening work.Hours are to be worked over 3/4 days per week, responding to need.*
Rate of pay: 17.33 per hour (16,671 Actual Salary / 33,343 FTE) Location: The role will be based at an agreed/suitable Church premises with the requirement to travel circuit wide as necessary. There will be an opportunity for some homeworking with Line Manager agreement. Annual leave: Leave for a full-time employee is 244.2 hours inclusive of public holidays. Leave for a part time employee is pro rata to this. Leave for this post is calculated to be 122.1 hours per annum. Pension: There is a contributory pension scheme to which eligible staff will be auto enrolled. Employees who do not meet the auto enrolment criteria are eligible to join the Scheme, subject to certain provisions. Probationary period: Offers of employment are conditional on the satisfactory completion of a 6-month period of probationary service. The Circuit reserve the right to extend this up to a maximum of 12-months. Right to work: Any job offer will be conditional on you demonstrating the right to live and work within the United Kingdom as required by the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. You will be asked to provide evidence of your entitlement should an offer of employment be made. DBS disclosure: Offers of employment are conditional on a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

NEXT STEPS:

Enquiries and informal conversations about the role are encouraged. Please direct these to Matt Irons (Circuit Treasurer) by email at mattirons@gmail.com

As part the Circuit's internal safer recruitment processes all applications must be received on a Methodist Church application form. CVs are not accepted.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Closing date: 11th July (Midday) Interviews: w/c 21st July
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 17.33 per hour

Expected hours: 18.5 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield S3 9QQ

Application deadline: 11/07/2025