Financial Controller
35 hours per week
Salary: £61,792.50 per annum plus non-contributory Pension Scheme with 8.5% Employer contributions
As the deputy to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller is a key finance leadership role responsible for the financial integrity of the organisations finances. Leading on the financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting for the DBF, Coventry Cathedral and Together for Change, this role will ensure compliance with Charity, Company and Ecclesiastical legislation. Leading and guiding a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Main Activities and Duties
- Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Accounting processes and systems
- Overall responsibility for the production of the DBF monthly management accounts to budget holders by working day 8. Ensure that monthly reviews with budget holders take place; to monitor financial performance & recommend corrective action to budget holders when needed. Provide training & development opportunities to budget holders.
- Working with the Director of Finance to prepare financial reports and commentary for the various diocesan committees.
- Preparation of the annual report and financial statements for the DBF. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards & regulations. Liaise with auditors during the external audit ensuring all reports and supporting documentation are available.
- Develop & manage the annual budget for the DBF; in collaboration with budget holders. Provide financial forecasts & analysis to support strategic decision making.
- Maintain accurate records of all funds, ensuring proper allocation & usage. Preparation & submission of timely & accurate financial reports to donors & budget holders of these funds. Monitor & report on restricted & unrestricted funds.
- Lead change management initiatives to improve financial processes & systems. Identify opportunities for process improvement & implement best practices throughout all three organisations. Engage with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of changes. Monitor & evaluate the impact of changes on financial operations.
- Implement & maintain robust internal controls. Ensure compliance with financial policies & procedures. Conduct regular reviews and audits of financial processes.
- Oversee the calculation, collection & reporting of Parish Share contributions. Ensure accurate & transparent reporting for the Deanery Share allocations. Communicate with parishes to provide guidance & support on Parish Share matters.
- Leadership
- To provide leadership and clear direction to the team ensuring appraisals with SMART objectives that form the basis of regular monthly meetings reviewing individual and team performance.
- Working closely with the Director of Finance providing regular updates on the finances of each of organisations that the finance team supports.
- To attend training courses and events to maintain the professional accountancy qualification and competency to ensure that the post holder is aware of best practice and upcoming developments affecting the DBF, Cathedral and TFC.
- Developing relationships with budget holders to understand the drivers for expenditure, proactively providing advice and guidance to build commercial awareness.
- Providing advice and support to parishes on basic queries relating to finance and charity reporting matters. Using the data available in the department from Parish Finance returns and accounts to understand the impact of the financial health of the parishes on the DBF.
- To deputise for the Director of Finance
Job description and Person Specification
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Karen Birch (Karen.Birch@coventry.anglican.org)
Closing date for applications: Monday 31 March 2025
Interview date: Thursday 10 April, St Michael's House, Cv1 5EX
Please send completed applications to: Email: Debbie.Niblett@Coventry.Anglican.org or Post: Debbie Niblett, HR Officer, 7 Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX
Personal Assistant to the Bishop of Coventry
35 hours per week
£30,307 to 33,790 per annum, depending on experience
This pivotal post supporting the Bishop provides an excellent opportunity to work in a small, friendly, busy office in a pleasant and beautiful environment.
The role of Personal Assistant to the Bishop of Coventry will involved managing the Bishop’s Office, including her diary and correspondence (paper and email) and to offer general assistance to the Bishop in the exercising of her ministry.
What you'll be doing
- Using digital tools for the Bishop’s diary and appointment management, reducing reliance on manual scheduling. Organising all appointments and providing practical briefings about the arrangements made for all visits and meetings.
- Preparing the Bishop's documents (digital preferred) for all meetings and maintaining an efficient digital system for tracking decisions and follow-up actions.
- Planning and organising the Bishop’s travel arrangements in the UK and abroad
- Dealing promptly with all incoming correspondence and drafting replies
- Being a focus of welcome for all visitors and colleagues
- Managing a budget in excess of £100K and dealing with all day-to-day financial matters including the Bishop’s expenses
- Collating all papers and making the logistical arrangements for the Bishop’s work related to General Synod, the House of Bishops, College of Bishops, the Ministry Development Board, Archbishops’ Council and any other national and regional meetings
You will need to have/be:
- Educated to degree standard or with relevant secretarial qualifications and equivalent work experience
- Previous PA and administrative experience reporting to a senior manager
- In sympathy with the vision, aims and objectives of the Church of England and the Diocese of Coventry
- The ability to understand and apply the priorities of the Bishop’s ministry when allocating diary appointments
- Well-presented work with a meticulous eye for detail
- Strong digital literacy skills with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing technology to enhance office efficiency
Please click here for the full job description
Closing date for applications: Sunday 16 March 2025
Bookings Co-ordinator - Together for Change
35 hours per week
£22,500 per annum, plus employer pension contributions at 9%.
The post is for a fixed term of 6 months.
The Role of the Bookings Co-ordinator
The primary focus of this role is to form part of the team at Saints Nuneaton, which is part of the Charity, ‘Together for Change’ (a partnership between The Church Urban Fund and the Diocese of Coventry).
This exciting project is ground-breaking in its desire to impact its community and bring about the three-pronged strategy of ‘Enterprise and Equip’, ‘Create and Connect’ and ‘Sport and Support’ (www.saintsnuneaton.org).
The post-holder will support the income generation of the Saints Nuneaton building by overseeing all external bookings for the centre, to help support us to achieve our mission purpose.
To find out more about this exciting project and the role of Bookings Co-ordinator, please click on the links below:
Job description and Person Specification
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Jet Jones (jet.jones@coventry.anglican.org)
Closing date for applications is Monday 10th March 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews will take place at Saints Central on the week commencing 17th March 2025
Please send completed applications to: Email: Simone.Smith@Coventry.Anglican.org or Post: Simone Smith, HR Manager, 7 Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX
Youth Project Lead - Together for Change
7 hours per week
£5,998 per annum (£30,000 F/T equivalent), plus employer pension contributions at 9%.
The post is supported by grant funding for 2 years; therefore, this is a 2-year fixed term post, however it may be extended if further funding becomes available.
The Role of Youth Project Lead
This post holder will work at our Saints Central location in Nuneaton to lead our Saints Student Lounge Youth program, whilst also partnering with the local college and parish church, to bring about positive community transformation that benefits young people between the ages of 11-18.
Saints Central launched the busy and well-established Saints Student Lounge program in 2021 to support young people between the ages of 11-18 with access to a safe place to receive assisted study, eat and engage in fun educational workshops.
We will expand our Student Lounge by partnering with a local college to connect with the young people during term-time and aim to meet young people who are currently not met by the local church by partnering with the local parish church, St Nicholas, during the term-time and the school holidays.
To find out more about this exciting project and the role of Youth Project Lead, please click on the links below:
Job description and Person Specification
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Jet Jones (jet.jones@coventry.anglican.org)
Closing date for applications is Monday 3rd March 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews will take place at Saints Central on the week commencing 10th March 2025
Please send completed applications to: Email: Simone.Smith@Coventry.Anglican.org or Post: Simone Smith, HR Manager, 7 Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX
Growing Faith Leader - St Laurence's Church, Foleshill
35 hours per week (May include some evening/ weekend working).
£25,662-£26,754 with an employers’ pension contribution of between 4-9% (depending on chosen salary/pension scheme combination)
We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for someone who is passionate about nurturing faith and spirituality in Children and Families. Working across the diverse Foleshill and Longford areas, the Growing Faith Leader will work across a number of churches and schools; facilitating engaging times of worship and exciting events, gathering and organising volunteers, and building relationships with young people and their families.
Foleshill and Longford are areas with a lot of challenges with some of the highest levels of depravation in North Coventry. However, there are good existing relationships between the churches and a number of local schools, as well as some thriving children and families ministries. The Growing Faith Leader will invest further in these existing relationships and develop the exciting work that is already happening, in addition to identifying further missional opportunities and establishing new projects.
We are looking for someone who is passionate and creative; who will be able to plan their work and engage others to work alongside them. They will also be working alongside a dynamic team of local clergy and lay leaders who will provide support and guidance.
Job description and Person Specification
If you’d like any informal conversations about the role, please contact our Associate Minister Rev Kate Pellereau: kate@stlaurences.org or 07791065627. You can read more about the St Laurence’s Mission hub here.
If you’d like conversations about Growing Faith and how the Diocese of Coventry is supporting roles like this one, please contact James Henney – Growing Faith Enabler: James.Henney@coventry.anglican.org or 07494758880.
Closing date for applications: Friday 4th April 2025 at 5pm
Interview dates to follow
Please send completed applications to:Email: Stevey.Cubitt@coventry.anglican.org or Post: Stevey Cubitt, Cathedral & Diocesan Offices, 1 Hill Top, Coventry CV1 5AB.
CPAS EA to the Patronage Team
Salary range: £27,546 - £30,446
Full-time, office-based in Coventry
Appointing clergy across the Church of England
Our patronage team is looking for an executive assistant who will relish working across the whole breadth of the Church of England to help appoint clergy to every kind of parish. This exciting and rewarding role will allow you to make a significant impact at a national level to the health and growth of the Church of England. You will have a passion to see local churches led well, thriving, and reaching out with the Gospel to their community.
The team needs excellent, fast-moving and responsive admin support, so we seek an EA of significant ability
- with wide experience of negotiating between different stakeholders
- proficient in administration and communication
- of a calm and personable nature
- some understanding of the Church of England.
Application deadline: Wednesday 19 March at midnight
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 10 April at the offices in Coventry
Visit www.cpas.org.uk/jobs for more information and an application pack
Closing date: 19 March Interviews: 10 April
This post is subject to basic disclosure from the DBS.
An occupational requirement exists for the postholder to be a committed Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Youth Worker - Together for Change
7 hours per week
£5,460 per annum (£27,300 F/T equivalent), plus employer pension contributions at 9%.
The post is supported by grant funding for 2 years; therefore, this is a 2-year fixed term post, however it may be extended if further funding becomes available.
The Role of Youth Worker
This post holder will work at our Saints Central location in Nuneaton, whilst also partnering with the local college and parish church, to bring about positive community transformation that benefits young people between the ages of 11-18.
Saints Central launched the busy and well-established Saints Student Lounge program in 2021 to support young people between the ages of 11-18 with access to a safe place to receive assisted study, eat and engage in fun educational workshops.
We will expand our Student Lounge by partnering with a local college to connect with the young people during term-time and aim to meet young people who are currently not met by the local church by partnering with the local parish church, St Nicholas, during the term-time and the school holidays.
To find out more about this exciting project and the role of Youth Worker, please click on the links below:
Job description and Person Specification
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Jet Jones (jet.jones@coventry.anglican.org)
Please send completed applications to: Email: Simone.Smith@Coventry.Anglican.org or Post: Simone Smith, HR Manager, 7 Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX
Growing Faith Families Worker - Radford, St Francis of Assisi
£10,500 per annum (25,900 pro rata) - 15 hours per week
This is a fixed term contract of 2 years and 8 months
St Francis warmly invites you to join the exciting adventure of Growing Faith in our community. With you, we want to embark on the journey to help all of us to include and value children, young people and households in every aspect of church as second nature.
Reaching out and growing the faith of our children, families and young people in the parish is one of our top priorities. St Francis was in interregnum for nearly three years before a new vicar was appointed in 2023. Provisions for children, families and young people had stopped with the arrival of Covid and currently there is no family, youth and children provision except for the all-age service once a month. Despite the lack of provisions, we have a number of faithful families, and we have between 10 to 25 children in our congregation weekly. We are keen to restart Sunday school and other activities alongside our newfound volunteers, so to grow the faith and discipleship of our families, youth and children of our parish. Together, we would love to strengthen the links with our local schools and partners, taking advantage of the existing St Francis networks and making new networks and connections.
Our vision is to grow faith by:
• setting a firm foundation with a culture that recognises and welcomes the capacity of children, young people and families
• connecting with children, young people and families through church, households and schools
• equipping and enabling them to thrive in their faith and discipleship
To meet this vision, you would work closely with the leadership team to:
• identify, develop, implement and reflect on projects and initiatives that enable children and young people to have a life-enhancing encounter with the Christian faith and the person of Jesus Christ.
• influence and grow our plans to grow faith and discipleship in children, young people, and church families.
• foster an intergenerational team culture around our shared vision and values.
You would help the church transform its social ethos, culture and rhythm, in order to build up sustainable and faith-giving activities, relationships and ministries.
Click here to see the full job description
How to Apply:
Applications addressed to Revd Aggy Palairet must be submitted by email to vicar@stfcov.org. These must include the Application Form, Equal Opportunities form and the Confidential Declaration Form. All forms can be downloaded from: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/12941/page/85444/view/
Youth Worker Risen Christ Church, Wyken
Part time 12 month fixed contract - Maternity Cover
We’re hiring for a Youth Worker (maternity cover) to continue driving our youth work forwards. If you’re passionate about youth in the local community and have a year to invest then check out the job description and get in touch!
Working requirements
- 18.5 hours per week: thepost-holder will agree a weekly working schedule with their Line Manager, in line with ministry requirements. As further ministries develop, working hours will include regular evenings and flexible adjustment of hours to support school holiday camps etc
- The post-holder must be available to work at a selection of key events at Risen Christ Church, for example, Christmas services, Easter services and Annual Parochial Church meetings when required
- Salary £13,482.
- Annual leave: 25 days (12.5 pro-rata)
- plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
- plus three additional days between Christmas & New Year
- plus two retreat days across the year
Probationary period of 6 months
This is a maternity cover post with a 12 month fixed contract.
Click here to download the job description
To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter to paul.pavlou@risen-christ.org.uk that states what draws you to this role. Please tell us how you feel that - drawing on your skills and experiences - you can significantly impact the organisation so that we can see significant growth and transformation in the lives of the youth in Wyken.
Youth Worker - Bedworth Parish
All Saints Church, St Giles Church and St James Church, Bedworth is looking for a full-time youth worker, who is passionate about youth and passionate in faith. We are currently hosting multiple evening youth clubs, working in schools and are working towards starting a youth Alpha course. We have established good relations with multiple local primary schools and secondary schools, working with youth from year 6 and upwards (ages 11-19). You will be working with a team of youth workers supporting youth in the local community, leading (if you wish to explore leadership) or supporting services, and providing safe places for youth to grow and explore their faith.
Working requirements
- GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent.
- 37 hours per week for full time, part-time schedule can be discussed with line-manger, most youth clubs are held after school hours. The post-holder must also be available to work on Sundays.
- Salary Part-time £12.89 per hour. Full-time £28,000 - £30,000 plus an employer pension contribution of 5% for both positions.
- This employment position will be automatically enrolled into the National Employment Savings Trust pension scheme (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution), which can be opted out of upon employment.
- Annual Leave – 30 days pro-rata, plus bank holidays, including a maximum of 5 Sundays.
- Occasional evening/weekends for events, with time off in lieu allowed for these
- Location, Bedworth (across multiple churches, depending on applicant)
- Probationary period of 6 months.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to josh@bedworthparish.org . Full Job Description can be emailed upon request. Do contact if you want further information or would like to visit our churches before or after applying.
Missional Family Worker
Holy Trinity, Attleborough, Nuneaton
Hours Per Week: up to 16, including some evening and weekend work
Salary up to £13,300 gross per annum
If you have a passion for working with children and their families and introducing them to Jesus maybe this is the job for you!
This is an exciting opportunity to come and join us here at Holy Trinity, Attleborough as our new Missional Family Worker. We are a church passionate about seeing children and adults grow in faith and see the difference Jesus can make in their lives, but we have to reach them first. We want to see children and their families meeting Jesus and being transformed by him. This is a pioneer post, but we’d also love you to work with the families already linked with church and help them to become disciples too.
Our vision is to Connect people to each other and to Jesus
Feel free to call for a chat or for more information on 02476 736002 and email htavicar1@gmail.com should you have any questions. You can find an application form and job description on our website or use the link below.
https://holytrinityattleborough.weebly.com/vacancies.html
https://www.facebook.com/holytrinitychurchattleborough