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Finance Administrator - Poole Bay

Poole Bay Methodist Circuit is the governing body of 6 Methodist Churches, located along the Dorset coastline, from Swanage to Bournemouth.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Finance Administrator to join the Circuit team which supports the work of those churches.

Hours: 20 hours per week. Some flexibility will be required to attend occasional evening Trustee meetings.

Location: The post holder will predominantly work from home

Salary: £29,000 pro rata

The successful applicant will:

●  have proven experience in the finance and accounting field and will be able to help promote control, efficiency and best practice in financial processing, management and reporting

●  have proven experience of the full range of finance administration duties from data input and reconciliation to the preparation of year end accounts and submission to audit/examination.

●  be experienced in the submission of VAT returns to HMRC

●  have good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

●  preferably be experienced with Charity Commission accounting requirements

A DBS certification may be required for this post.

Informal enquiries can be made via 07522 817767

To request a full job description, person specification and application form for this post please email spirerecruitment23@gmail.com

Closing date: 1st December 2024

Interview date: Mid December

Start date: January 2025 or earlier by agreement

Circuit Administrator- East Solent & Downs Circuit

Do you have excellent organisational skills? Are you a good communicator, both verbally and in writing? Do you have some IT skills and an eye to detail? If so, this may be the job for you.

East Solent & Downs Circuit is looking someone to fill the post of Circuit Administrator.

The successful candidate will provide a vital point of contact for the 18 circuit churches in relation to a range of administrative matters and will be responsible for minute-taking, record-keeping, circulation of information and ensuring the efficient running of the circuit office. The post is based at the Circuit Office at Emsworth Church.

Salary:               £15 per hour.           £15,600 per annum

Working hours: 20 per week during week days with some agreed flexibility regarding weekends and evenings

For more information please contact Alison Rice by email on alisonrice33@btinternet.com

Closing date for applications:          26th November 2024

Youth and Families Pastor - Berkshire & Hampshire Borders

Youth and Families Pastor - Newbury Methodist Church https://www.bhbcircuit.org.uk

We are seeking an experienced youth pastor who has passion and expertise for delivering pastoral care and discipleship for the 11-18 age range to join and coordinate a team of committed volunteers The successful applicant will have proven experience of working in a pastoral context within a church or community groups in a paid or voluntary capacity in previous roles.

Contract: Initially for a 3-year period when it will be reviewed in the light of funding and staffing needs

Pay: £12.60 per hour (£26,208 per annum pro-rata) Hours: 30 hours per week

Location of job: Hybrid role, based at Newbury Methodist Church, with opportunities for some home working and some time in the wider community

Closing Date for applications: Friday November 29th 2024

It is proposed that interviews will be held in early December 2024. This role is an important part of promoting our mission to Newbury and as such has a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian (as outlined by 2010 Equality Act, Section 9). For further details and an application form please contact the HR Coordinator via email (rachel.borgars@methodist.org.uk)

Pastoral Worker with Older People - Berkshire & Hampshire Borders

Pastoral Worker with Older People - Hungerford, Newbury, Thatcham https://www.bhbcircuit.org.uk/

We are seeking an experienced pastoral worker who has a passion and expertise for delivering care home ministry and a commitment to the well-being of older people. The successful applicant will have proven experience of working in a pastoral context within a church or community groups in a paid or voluntary capacity in previous roles.

Contract: Initially for a 3-year period when it will be reviewed in the light of funding and staffing needs

Pay: £12.60 per hour (£26,208 per annum pro-rata) Hours: 24 hours per week

Location of job: Hybrid role, based at care homes in West Berkshire with opportunities for some home working

Closing Date for applications: Friday November 29th 2024

It is proposed that interviews will be held in early December 2024. This role is an important part of promoting our mission to Hungerford, Newbury & Thatcham and as such has a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian (as outlined by 2010 Equality Act, Section 9). For further details and an application form please contact the HR Coordinator via email (rachel.borgars@methodist.org.uk)

Pastoral Assistant - Basingstoke, Berkshire & Hampshire Borders

Pastoral Assistant Basingstoke https://www.bhbcircuit.org.uk/

We are seeking a pastoral assistant to work alongside the Methodist Minister in Basingstoke to supplement the pastoral care currently offered to the churches and the commuinity. The successful applicant will have proven experience of working or volunteering in a pastoral context within a church or community groups and have an awareness of the pastoral issues affecting older people.

Contract: Initially for a 3-year period when it will be reviewed in the light of funding and staffing needs

Pay: £12.60 per hour (£26,208 per annum pro-rata) Hours: 12 hours per week, which will include occasional evening and weekend working

Location of job: Based in Basingstoke, in church and community settings

Closing Date for applications: Friday November 29th 2024

It is proposed that interviews will be held in early December 2024. This role is an important part of promoting our mission to Basingstoke and as such has a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian (as outlined by 2010 Equality Act, Section 9). For further details and an application form please contact the HR Coordinator via email (rachel.borgars@methodist.org.uk)

Local Lay Pastor - Andover, Berkshire & Hampshire Borders

Local Lay Pastor Andover Methodist Church www.andovermethodist.org.uk

We are seeking an experienced youth and families pastor who has a passion and expertise for establishing positive and productive relationships with families and a commitment to their participation in the life of the church. The successful applicant will have a nationally recognised qualification in Children’s, Youth or Community work or equivalent experience evidenced for the role. Contract: Initially for a 3-year period when it will be reviewed in the light of funding and staffing needs

Pay: £26,208 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week

Location of job: Hybrid role - Andover Methodist Church with opportunities for some home working

Closing Date for applications: Friday November 29th 2024

It is proposed that interviews will be held in early December This role is an important part of promoting our vision to Andover and as such has a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian (as outlined by 2010 Equality Act, Section 9). For further details and an application form please contact the HR Coordinator via email (rachel.borgars@methodist.org.uk)

Assistant Outreach Worker - Basingstoke, Berkshire & Hampshire Borders

Assistant Outreach Worker Basingstoke https://www.bhbcircuit.org.uk/

We are seeking an assistant outreach worker to help the neighbourhoods around Basingstoke discover the Christian faith through practical projects: food/warm Hubs, within schools, with parents and with youth groups, both church and community based. The successful applicant will have proven experience of working or volunteering in a pastoral context within a church or community groups, focussing on children, young people and their families.

Contract: Initially for a 3-year period when it will be reviewed in the light of funding and staffing needs

Pay: £26,208 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week, which will include some evening and weekend working

Location of job: Based in Basingstoke, in church and community settings

Closing Date for applications: Friday November 29th 2024

It is proposed that interviews will be held in early December 2024. This role is an important part of promoting our mission to Basingstoke and as such has a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian (as outlined by 2010 Equality Act, Section 9). For further details and an application form please contact the HR Coordinator via email (rachel.borgars@methodist.org.uk)