JOB OPPORTUNITY AT WAY

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our staff team. As we continue to grow, we are looking to strengthen the team with the creation of a new full-time role - EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS LEADER

We are looking for an experienced leader to provide oversight of Way's operational functions, including Finance, HR, Facilities, IT, Office Admin, Governance and Compliance, and to support the Leader of Way to translate vision into reality. See below for more information about this role:

Role Description: EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS LEADER (full-time), Salary Range: £38k - £44k

This role will work closely with the Leader, Area Leaders and General Manager to translate vision into strategies, budgets and operational plans.

They will lead the management of church resources, including buildings, budgets and major projects and will lead on compliance, risk management and internal controls, supporting the Trustees in fulfilling their duties.

The main areas of responsibility will be as follows:

Operational Leadership:
Oversight of Finance, HR, IT, Facilities, Office Admin, Legal and major projects.

Governance and Compliance:
Support the Leader and the Board in fulfilling their responsibilities in accordance with Charity Commission requirements.

Lead on compliance, risk management and internal controls for safeguarding, health and safety, financial controls, GDPR and related areas.

Strategic Delivery:
Collaborate with the Leader, Area Leaders and General Manager to translate vision into strategy and operational plans and budgets.

Oversee the budget and financial planning processes.

Required Skills:

The successful candidate will possess the following skills:

· Spiritual maturity — demonstrates a strong personal faith and alignment with Way's beliefs and values
· Mission alignment — understands that operations exist to enable ministry effectiveness.
· Strategic thinking — sees the big picture and plans for long-term growth and sustainability.
· Operational leadership — builds effective systems, processes, and structures that support scale.
· Execution excellence — turns vision into actionable plans and delivers results.
· Financial understanding — ability to interpret and communicate financial reports and provide strategic financial guidance at Board level.
· People leadership — leads, develops, and empowers teams and department leaders.
· Emotional intelligence — demonstrates self-awareness, empathy, and relational wisdom.
· Communication skills — communicates clearly with senior leaders, staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
· Decision-making ability — makes sound, timely decisions in complex situations.
· Change leadership — able to effectively lead teams through growth, transition, and organisational change.
· Problem-solving capability — identifies issues quickly and creates practical solutions.
· Risk and compliance awareness — understands governance, legal, HR, and operational risk management.
· Collaboration mindset — works effectively across ministry and operational departments.
· Integrity and trustworthiness — handles responsibility with humility, accountability, and confidentiality.
· Previous high-level leadership experience
· A genuine care for the Vision of Way

The staff environment at Way is unique; a place where you are invested in and encouraged to grow and develop as a person, focusing on our key values as a team through regular team training to unite us in vision.

How to apply:

If you wish to apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter to hr@way.church . Please note that the closing date for applications is Monday 13th July 2026 and interviews will be held w/c 27th July.