Chief Operations Officer
Christchurch
Salary: Circa £42,500
Holidays: 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus contributory pension.
Due to the retirement of the current post holder, The PCC of Christchurch, Dorset, is seeking to appoint a Chief Operations Officer to join the leadership team. This is a senior, full-time, permanent post.
With three churches – Christchurch Priory, St George’s, and St John’s – and many outreach and cultural activities, this is a busy, diverse parish with a long history and a promising future. The Priory dates back to the 11th century, is Grade 1 listed and in the Major Churches Network.
- Manage and have oversight of day-to-day activities across the general administration, operations, and front-line functions of the parish, including its three churches.
- With the Vicar, lead in strategic planning and directing operations/projects.
- Liaise closely with the Finance Officer
- Have an awareness of how faith communities work and be in harmony with our values.
If you are a forward thinking, proactive leader with experience of a senior role in a challenging environment, we would like to hear from you.
Closing date: 2nd November 2026. (No agencies please)
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