The General Manager is a key leadership role at Bayside Church and will support the Senior Ministers and the Board in the management of Bayside Church’s governance, operational, finance and human resources functions.

Based at the Cheltenham campus, the successful applicant will be the key management conduit between the Senior Ministers and the other staff.  With the support of the Church’s finance and administration teams, they will develop organisational systems and processes that support the attainment of the Church’s vision and that enable continued growth of the Church community.

Job Description

Governance

• Work with the Senior Ministers and the Board to develop, implement and regularly update best practice governance processes.
• Ensure that sound operational practices are in place at all times and provide the Board with all information and reports needed to enable the Board to make decisions and effectively monitor the performance of all areas of the Church’s operations.
• Manage all internal governance functions, including preparation for Board meetings, and preparation for Finance Committee meetings in conjunction with the Financial Controller.
• Ensure compliance with the regulatory agencies. Oversee the preparation of all required returns and reports to those agencies within the relevant deadlines.
• Develop and maintain appropriate internal control policies and procedures.
• Liaise with staff to ensure that the approved policies and procedures are accessible, understood and adhered to.
• Maintain a register of important documents and contracts of Bayside Church and its related entities.

Financial Management

• Work with the Financial Controller to ensure that the Church’s finances are managed in the best possible way.
• Implement policies to ensure that financial risk is mitigated.
• Consider and put forward measures to improve the Church’s financial position as appropriate.

Operational Management

• Maintain a safe working environment for all staff.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Church under delegation from the Senior Ministers.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with external suppliers as required by the Senior Ministers and the Board.
• Ensure that appropriate secretariat support is provided to all committees and working groups.
• Oversee the management of all of the Church’s assets.
• Liaise with relevant leaders in order to assist them with the development of operational plans and the day to day management of their teams.

Human Resources

• Provide staff with advice, assistance and management as required.
• Develop and implement HR systems appropriate for the Church’s operational structure.
• Update HR policies and procedures in line with best practice.
• Actively participate in and assist with the management of the end to end recruitment process, under the direction of the Senior Ministers and the Board.
• Maintain the HR records management system in line with legislative and regulatory body requirements.
• Implement a performance management system that encourages continuous feedback and improvement.

Ministry support and engagement

• Build strong working relationships with the leaders of each department in the Church.
• Encourage active cross-departmental engagement to enable all staff to keep up to date with the current activities of the Church and to support each other with those activities.

Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Substantial management experience.
• Experience with leading a diverse team of people.
• Strong understanding and practical experience in corporate governance and compliance, preferably in the Not for Profit sector.
• Strong understanding of and exposure to strategic management and planning processes.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, effectively communicating at any level.
• Well-developed computing skills.
• Experience in company secretariat functions.
• Knowledge and experience in organisational effectiveness and operations management.
• Passionate and committed about performance and continuous improvement.
• Preparedness to play a hands-on role and is proactive.
• Able to motivate others to deliver on tasks and projects.

 If you are interested in this role, please submit a resume and include a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience according to the selection criteria.

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