Author: John Adams

Head of Operations Vacancy

29th April 2026

Emmanuel Church is seeking to appoint a gifted and experienced Head of Operations. Emmanuel Croydon seeks to be a place of unconditional welcome, Christ-centred revival and deep discipleship, for our generation and the next, in South Croydon and beyond.

You would be joining the team at an exciting time in the growth of Emmanuel Church, playing a crucial role alongside the Vicar in leading on the implementation of this vision. You will use your gifts in this senior staff leadership position to oversee all the operations that will preserve and enhance our commitment to this vision in the years ahead.

We offer a permanent contract of 37 hours per week. Working hours will include occasional evening meetings.

Salary depending upon experience FTE £36k to £39k.  

Persons applying must be committed Christians and be able to work with our existing staff and volunteer teams. This role is subject to a DBS check.

To apply please send a covering letter, CV and completed application form to julia.ascott@emmanuelcroydon.org.uk

The application deadline is 22nd May 2026.

For more details see the job description below. If you’d like to discuss the role don’t hesitate to contact our Associate Vicar- jon.featherstone@emmanuelcroydon.org.uk

Head of Operations Job Description
Application Form

Ministry Apprenticeship at Emmanuel

30th November 2025

A ministry apprenticeship is a voluntary placement in a church for those wanting to gain local church ministry experience. It is ideal for those exploring full-time ministry, including those exploring a call to ordained ministry . At Emmanuel this offers an opportunity to be trained and equipped as a disciple, to experience a range of church ministries first hand and, where appropriate, through practical involvement and personal supervision to explore a calling to full-time ministry. The placement would usually run from 1st September.

Applicants should be committed Christians, in sympathy with the vision and ministry of the Emmanuel. They should have demonstrable experience of serving in their present church setting and potential to grow through the programme. This role is subject to a DBS check.

Please see the overview of the role attached below:

Role Description: Ministry Apprentice

Applicants should submit a CV and a personal statement of no more than 500 words explaining their motivations and hopes for the Ministry Apprentice year to office@emmanuelcroydon.org.uk