Office Manager

Location: RemoteSalary: £25 per hourHours: Part timeContract: This is a 12-month fixed-term contractIf you're an experienced office or operations professional who enjoys bringing structure, clarity and calm to a busy organisation, this could be a very rewarding role.Joint Christian Science Reading Room UK is looking for a capable and dependable Office Manager to help keep the charity running smoothly day to day. You'll act as a trusted link between Trustees and staff, coordinate operations across a remote team, and make sure key systems, processes and communications are well managed.This varied role would suit someone who is practical, organised, confident with digital tools, and comfortable working across administration, people support, IT coordination and governance activity.You'll join an established team and play an important part in helping the charity deliver its programme effectively. The role combines hands-on coordination with people support and operational oversight. You'll help improve ways of working, maintain accurate records and reporting, support staff check-ins and administration, liaise with external suppliers, and work closely with Trustees on planning and governance tasks.You may be a good fit if you have:

• Experience in office management, operations management or senior administration
• Experience coordinating people, processes and priorities in a remote or hybrid setting
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing demands
• Confidence handling confidential information with discretion
• Proven IT skills, including working with digital tools, shared systems and external suppliers
• A collaborative, calm and reliable approach, with the confidence to build positive working relationships across a small organisation

It would also be helpful if you have:

• Knowledge of, or affinity with, Christian Science and/or faith-based community work, and the ability to represent the charity's purpose and values appropriately and sensitively
• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Experience supporting online events, website updates, or digital content workflows
• Experience improving processes, managing suppliers, or supporting budgeting/funder information

We can offer you:This role is fully remote and offered on a part-time basis of 20 hours per week. There is a weekly two-hour online staff meeting on Tuesday mornings, so availability for that is essential. There may also be occasional evening work. In return, the role offers flexible working, NEST pension scheme, 28 days holiday (pro-rata), plus 2 additional days to cover the Annual Meeting and Association Day.This is a broad and meaningful role in a values-led organisation, where your contribution will make a genuine difference to how the charity operates and supports its community. About usYou'll be supporting a Poole-based registered charity (England & Wales) that serves as a central resource for Christian Science literature and activities. You don't need to be a Christian Scientist to apply, but you should be comfortable supporting the charity's purpose and values.Inclusion and accessibilityWe welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences. If you need adjustments at any stage of the process, please tell us what would help.Safer recruitment, eligibility and declarationsWe're committed to safeguarding and to taking reasonable steps to protect everyone who comes into contact with the charity. Appointments will be subject to proportionate safer recruitment checks and declarations, which may include references and verification of identity. A DBS check will only be considered where it is legally eligible and proportionate to the activities of the role.How to applyPlease submit your CV along with a statement of up to one page explaining your interest in supporting the charity's purpose and values and any relevant experience.

• Closing date: 10 May 2026 (we may review applications as they're received)
• Interviews: Remote via Microsoft Teams

Note: We reserve the right to close early if we appoint before the closing date.REF-