Advertised from 8 September 2026

Role

Do you love and want to serve the local church? Do you want to know that you’re making a difference? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to ensure a safe, and welcoming environment for all our activities. 

Background to the Post

Maryhill Ruchill Parish is a busy church serving a large parish in the North West of Glasgow. We have a small but really well used and well maintained building and we work in partnership to deliver activities to support the people of this most wonderful and challenging part of Glasgow. The last few years has seen considerable change for us, as we have emerged from the pandemic and took on a union. What we need for the next chapter in our story is stability, and this post will be vital to us achieving that.  

Purpose of the Post

The Church Officer will work as part of a staff team to ensure the smooth running of activities on site, to provide a warm welcome and safe environment for all. Working primarily to,

• Prepare for all activities in the building 
• Open up and manage key holders 
• Monitor the condition of the building 
• Keep the premises clean and tidy.

The post holder will be responsible to the Parish Minister, Maryhill Ruchill Parish Church (Line Manager).

Application notes

Applications should be sent by email to janet.hayes4@ntlworld.com and must be received by 5pm on Wednesday 30 September. Candidates wishing an informal discussion should also contact Janet at this e-mail.

Applications should comprise:

A personal statement, outlining how your skills, experiences and personal qualities match the requirements of the role outlined in the job description, particularly those requirements marked essential.

A full CV, including educational and professional qualifications alongside a full employment history showing positions held, responsibilities and relevant achievements.

Each document should be a maximum of two sides of A4.

Please provide reference contact details, one for a recent period of employment and one from someone in spiritual leadership. References will not be contacted until later in the process.

Interviews will be held early in October.

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