Convenor of Church Life Fund Committee

Person Specification for Convenor of Church Life
Fund Committee

Person Specification

Requirements  Essential

Desirable

Experience
and
Knowledge

Skills and
Abilities

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Experience in convening/
chairing meetings
Leadership experience,
ideally in a committee or
other governance role
Experience in facilitating
discussions and building
consensus

Knowledge of URC
governance structures, ethos,
policies, and procedures
A heart for joining in with
where God is at work in the
world and growing the Church
A commitment to, and strong
understanding of, good
stewardship of the Church’s
resources
Basic knowledge of charity
and fund governance
Understanding of
financial scrutiny,
budgeting, or grant
assessment
A willingness to advocate
for change, and the work
of the Church Life Fund

Strong communication skills,
both written and verbal, with
the ability to engage with
diverse stakeholders
Ability to facilitate both online

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Previous experience of
being part of a
committee in the URC at
local church, synod, or
Assembly level
Experience in and
knowledge of one of the
Church Life Fund’s
funding streams, i.e.
shared service provision
(HR, IT, payroll,
accounting, buying), lay
worker grants
(employment law), or
new communities of
discipleship and worship
Understanding of charity
law
Experience of
charitable grant-
making

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Ability to support
committee members
in their roles
Strong public speaking
and presentation skills
Conflict resolution

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and in-person meetings
Ensure effective oversight of
processes and procedures
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training

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diverse range of people
Good IT skills including
Microsoft Office, Zoom and
email

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•  Work collaboratively with
a diverse range of
people
Ability to analyse
complex information and
make evidence-based
decisions

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Other

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Member of the United
Reformed Church
Commitment to
confidentiality in
handling of sensitive
financial and pastoral
information
A commitment to
equality, diversity, and
inclusion
Awareness of
safeguarding and best
practice in the church