Operations Officer

The Diocese of Exeter is seeking a self-motivated and capable individual to join us as our Operations Officer, coordinating the day-to-day running of our diocesan offices.

We are looking for someone with excellent planning and administrative skills, a practical approach to problem-solving, strong communication skills and the confidence to use their own initiative. A sense of humour and a willingness to turn their hand to a wide variety of tasks will also be important.

The Operations team is at the heart of diocesan life, and the successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining and strengthening positive working relationships, both within the team and with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders across the diocese.

Through proactive management of their workload, the postholder will help ensure that our policies and working practices remain up to date, particularly in relation to health and safety and data protection compliance. They will also work closely with the IT Support Officer, providing mutual support and practical assistance to help ensure the smooth running of diocesan systems and services, and contributing to a positive and efficient working environment for all.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role will be based at the Old Deanery in the heart of historic Exeter, close to Exeter Cathedral. We can offer a varied and interesting workload, supportive colleagues, and a working environment that encourages teamwork, energy and creativity.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our People Services Team at recruitment @exeter.anglican.org Description To find out more, including the Role Description and Person Specification, and to apply, please visit the Church of England Pathways recruitment website:

Salary: £28,400.00 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week

Location: The normal place of work will be the diocesan offices in Exeter

Closing Date: 25 October 2026

Interviews: 9 November 2026

All applications will be processed through the Church of England Pathways recruitment website.