The following two posts are currently available at Edinburgh Northwest Kirk
Facilities Officer
Application form available HERE
Edinburgh Northwest Kirk : Cramond and Pennywell (ENK) - an opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a ‘Facilities Officer’ for ENK . This is
envisaged as a permanent post starting from a mutually agreed date with a 35 hour working week, which will include some working both at weekends and in the evenings - with flexibility in which days are worked - and 28 days holiday a year. A job share may be possible.
The Kirk operates a Nest Pension Scheme. The successful candidate will be eligible to join this scheme.
Salary £29,000 per annum
Edinburgh Northwest Kirk: Cramond and Pennywell (‘ENK’) was formed in September 2023 by the union of Cramond Kirk and The Old Kirk and Muirhouse.
The buildings consist of :
Cramond Kirk, 18 Cramond Glebe Road
Cramond Kirk Halls, 1 Kirk Cramond
Pennywell Kirk and Halls, 42 Pennywell Gardens
ENK Manse, 35 Silverknowes Road
Old Cramond Manse, 16 Cramond Glebe Road (currently let on a residential tenancy)
The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation of the above properties, to include regular routine maintenance, heating, cleaning and staffing where appropriate. You will be an active member of the ministry team which currently includes the Minister, the Pastoral Assistant, Session Clerk, Kirk Secretary and the Beadle.
You will have direct responsibility, as part of the hall team, for day-to-day management of the maintenance person, Pennywell cleaner and the Hall staff. Your line manager will be someone appointed by the Kirk Session. The activities of the Facilities Officer will include:
Cramond Kirk:
Liaising with the Beadle on the opening and closing of the Kirk buildings on a Sunday and at times during the week to cover weddings, funerals and other church services and events.
The heating, cleaning and tidying of the Sanctuary and the identification of any maintenance requiring attention.
Cramond Kirk Halls:
The Kirk halls are used by many regular community groups and in addition have bookings for parties, weddings and other functions.
Organising the opening, closing and security of the halls, including being a ‘Key Holder’. There are both fire and intruder alarm systems in operation.
Setting up rooms, cleaning and identifying any maintenance required to ensure the safety of all hall users. Ensuring that there are hall staff on duty when the halls are in use.
Pennywell Kirk and Halls:
The opening and closing of the Kirk and Halls is currently managed by volunteers. Liaising with these volunteers, identification of any maintenance required to ensure the safety of all hall users.
ENK Manse
Organising the maintenance of the Manse and assisting the Minister and their family by arranging repairs and maintenance.
Cramond Kirk Manse
Currently this property is a residential let. Liaising with the tenants.
The above lists the key areas of responsibility for each property but is not exhaustive.
The Key responsibilities of the role are:
Welcoming hall users and setting up halls when required.
Arranging for maintenance and works to be carried out, in conjunction with Property Team approval and budget. Managing the maintenance person and where necessary outside contractors to ensure repairs are carried out and routine maintenance undertaken efficiently and timeously.
Cleaning – maintain daily the cleanliness of all church areas – through the cleaner in Pennywell and directly at Cramond. Ensuring there are cleaning supplies available.
Groundskeeping: maintenance of paths and walkways, including clearing of snow and gritting paths in winter and ensuring areas of carparking and roadways are kept clear. Clearing of leaves and any other maintenance not covered by the Gardener.
Record keeping: Organising all items of routine maintenance, annual inspections and work undertaken. Obtaining estimates and all relevant information from contractors including details of their insurance and risk assessments. Submitting these to the Property Team for approval where appropriate. Approving invoices once the work has been completed and passing these to the Finance Team for payment. Keeping all appropriate records required.
Co-ordination – work closely with the Property Team (to include attending Property Team meetings), all volunteers and other church members and be an active member of the ministry team both in Pennywell and Cramond. Organise completion of timesheets for staff and the submission of these to Finance Team as basis for facilitation of payment of wages.
Website – liaising with the Halls and Kirk Admin team to ensure Halls website is regularly updated.
Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including email and basic computer skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to use own initiative in dealing with day-to-day issues.
Ability to deal effectively with fellow team members and outside contractors.
Organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks.
Knowledge of property management, to include health and safety.
Ability to complete and manage risk assessments.
Experience of cleaning to the highest standard and knowledge of good hygiene standards.
Positive, can-do attitude.
The candidate will require to hold a PVG (which the Church will apply and pay for) and to
undertake Church of Scotland Safeguarding Training.
Deadline for Applications : Monday, 25 August 2025
BEADLE
Application form available HERE
Edinburgh Northwest Kirk : Cramond and Pennywell (ENK) - an opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Beadle for ENK. This is envisaged as a
permanent post starting from a mutually agreed date with a 5 hour working week. Hours at present will be 8 am to 1 pm on a Sunday. These times may change as the united Kirk develops.
Currently Cramond Kirk has two services, one at 8.45 am and one at 10 am and Pennywell Kirk has one service starting at 11 am. On the first Sunday of each month there is a joint service which alternates between Cramond and Pennywell.
Salary £3,900 per annum
Edinburgh Northwest Kirk: Cramond and Pennywell (‘ENK’) was formed in September 2023 by the union of Cramond Kirk and The Old Kirk and Muirhouse.
The buildings consist of :
Cramond Kirk, 18 Cramond Glebe Road
Cramond Kirk Halls, 1 Kirk Cramond
Pennywell Kirk and Halls, 42 Pennywell Gardens
You will be an active member of the ministry team which currently includes a facilities officer, maintenance person, cleaner for Pennywell, Halls and Kirk admin team, the Minister and the Pastoral Assistant.
Your line manager will be someone appointed by the Kirk Session.
The activities of the Beadle will include:
Cramond Kirk:
The opening and closing of the kirk buildings on a Sunday morning and at times during the week to cover weddings, funerals and other church services and events.
The setting up of the Sanctuary before the service, to include checking communication system, microphones and live stream equipment where appropriate.
Taking part in the service. Close liaison with the Minister and elders on duty, carrying in the Bible at the start of the service. Assisting with the sound desk and live streaming of the service when required.
The clearing of paths on a Sunday morning and gritting of these when necessary.
Cramond Kirk Halls:
Opening and closing of the Kirk halls on a Sunday morning. Clearing the halls after coffee.
Pennywell Kirk and Halls:
The opening and closing of the Kirk and Halls is currently managed by volunteers. Liaising with these volunteers, assisting with closing up and other aspects as time allows. From time to time, attendance at the joint service when held at Pennywell Kirk - currently the first Sunday of every second month.
Qualifications
Professional manner
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including email and basic computer skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to use own initiative in dealing with day-to-day issues.
Ability to deal effectively with fellow team members.
Organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
Positive, can-do attitude.
The candidate will require to hold a PVG (which the Church will apply and pay for) and to undertake Church of Scotland Safeguarding Training.
Deadline for Applications : Monday, 25 August 2025