Chief Operating Officer - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - With Kids

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• General Synod Office, Edinburgh (with some home working, as business needs allow) (Hybrid)
• Closing21st May 2024
• Advertised from 3rd May 2024
• Salary depending on experience.

Role

This is an exciting time to join the General Synod Office of the Scottish Episcopal Church. With the newly appointedSecretary General taking up post this summer, there is scope for the Chief Operating Officer, a newly createdpost, to make a significant contribution to the development and evolution of the General Synod Office(GSO).

About us: The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) is the Province of the Anglican Communion in Scotland.It has a strong and high profile in Scottish life, is diverse in character and has a presence across the wholecountry. The SEC is an open, thoughtful, and engaging church with over 270 congregations (or 'charges').

Located in Edinburgh with a staff complement of c.22, the GSO supports the governance and mission of the ScottishEpiscopal Church, providing advice and support to dioceses, charges, clergy and laity across Scotland. It alsofacilitates liaison with other denominations and faiths.

About you: The GSO is looking for an experienced leader and manager with a well-developedunderstanding of governance and compliance, able to manage a broad portfolio of work, who is committed toassisting the Scottish Episcopal Church in its mission and ministry. The COO will be a member of the GSO'sSenior Leadership Team and, along with the Treasurer, will deputise for the Secretary General.

Candidates for this role need not have worked in a church setting before, bringing experience of leadership roles insimilarly complex organisations that demonstrate how they would manage and develop a multi-disciplinary team todeliver results and contribute to a positive and productive culture of cross-organisational collaboration.

Note that this is a full-time role (35 hours per week); however, a four-day work week will be considered with pay andholidays adjusted.

For an informal chat about this role, please get in touch with Donna Glass ) who willarrange for you to be contacted.

Application notes

Please download the application pack and return the completed application form to Donna Glass . Note that CVs will not be accepted in lieu of an application form.

Closing date: 12 noon on Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Interviews: 28 May 2024 (afternoon) in Edinburgh

General Synod Office of the Scottish Episcopal Church

Chief Operating Officer
Postcode: EH12 5EE

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• promote the diocese internally and externally
• develop and maintain our digital channels
• supportour churches' communications training needs

We are looking for someone with experience in:

• a communications, digital communications or marketing related role
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• creating, sourcing andediting content such as copy, images and videos

They should also:

• have excellent written and spoken English
• be able to foster effective working relationships
• haveexcellent organisational skills

We offer:

• a small and friendly team, working from an office near Haymarket
• a generous non-contributory pension
• support and development through our Annual Review process and training funds

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They should also:

• Have a professional but pastoral approach to work,
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• a small and friendly team, working from an office near Haymarket
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