St Mary’s and the Parish of Walthamstow are seeking a reliable part-time Operations and Maintenance Assistant to help keep our churches and community halls safe, compliant and welcoming for worship, ministry, and community use. This role will work weekday mornings, carrying out daily checks, assisting with compliance logs, undertaking minor repairs, supporting contractors, and ensuring that our facilities are ready for hires and Parish events. Working closely with the Operations Director, staff, and volunteers, the Operations and Maintenance Assistant will be the ‘eyes and ears’ of our buildings – which include St Mary’s Church and its church hall (Welcome Centre), located in Walthamstow Village, and St Gabriel’s Church and Family Centre near Wood Street – ensuring that potential problems are anticipated and dealt with in advance, and that existing issues are dealt with promptly and professionally.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Practical and confident with basic repairs
- Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently
- Detail-focused with good record-keeping skills
- Committed to safeguarding and the well-being of building users
Experience in community, church, or charity settings is desirable.
To apply, send your CV, along with two references (one personal reference and one from a previous place of employment), as well as a cover letter, to by 12pm on Thursday 13th November 2025, with interviews scheduled for 27th November.
Full details of the role, including salary, are contained in the Job Description document below.
The Parish of Walthamstow is an equal opportunities employer. Appointment subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Candidates must be sympathetic to the vision and values of the Parish of Walthamstow and to the wider Church of England.