Senior Supervisor (Comms & Production)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Supervisor (Communications & Production)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 09:00am, Tuesday 24 November 2026

INTERVIEWS: TBC, but expected to be Tuesday, 01 December 2026

Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours per week (0.80 - 1.0 FTE)

• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 depending on experience. Based on full-time hours of 37.5 per week, a salary of £31,000 per annum gives an income of £2,583.33 per month.

Office days (if Full Time): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (two weeks out of four) and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday + Sunday (two weeks out of four).

Office days (if 0.8 FTE): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (three weeks per month) and Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday (once a month).

About the Role:

The Senior Supervisor plays a key leadership role within the Production and Communications Team at Trent Vineyard. Working closely with the Senior Manager, this post oversees external communications and production for key church events, including Sunday services. This role requires a creative, highly organised and technically skilled leader who can manage multiple projects, oversee staff and volunteers and ensure consistently high standards across all media and event output.

The ideal candidate will be a confident and experienced communicator with a strong grasp of multi-channel communications, including social media, email, websites and video platforms. They will be capable of managing both people and projects and skilled in overseeing live production and event planning. With strong interpersonal skills, the successful candidate must work effectively across multiple teams, including the senior leadership team and remain calm and adaptable under pressure. Technically competent and media-savvy, they can manage digital tools and support creative content production. They thrive in dynamic environments and are comfortable working flexibly, including outside standard office hours when required.

The Senior Supervisor must have a strong understanding of Trent Vineyard’s vision, values and hallmarks, and should embody and communicate them both in their work and wider church life. As part of an active Christian faith, they will seek to live out these values daily. It is essential that they consistently demonstrate respect and honour toward the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees of Trent Vineyard.

Key Responsibilities:

Communications:

Lead on the day-to-day external communications at Trent Vineyard, supported by the Communications Assistant.

Support the team in planning and schedule social media content across Instagram and Facebook.

Support the team in advising and supporting ministry teams managing their own social media presence, where required.

Develop and deliver communications plans for major events (e.g. Christmas and Easter)

Maintain and update the Trent Vineyard and Trent Compassion websites and support the team to do this.

Ensure consistency and quality across our podcast platforms (SoundCloud, Apple, Spotify) and video channels (YouTube, Vimeo).

Support the Communications Assistant in preparing and distributing weekly Mailchimp emails.

Manage targeted mailings for key ministries (e.g. Leaders or Small Group Leaders).

Work with the Design Supervisor and Senior Manager to produce high-quality printed and digital assets.

Ensure consistent brand messaging and tone across all communication channels.

Production (Events):

Oversee Production Teams for Sunday services

Lead planning and logistics for large and small-scale events, including Carol Services, Carols by Candlelight, Christmas Market, Closer (Maundy Thursday), Easter Sunday, Vision Sunday, Birthday Services, Baptisms, Various Ministry Events, Staff Days, Come Holy Spirit, Leaders Meetings, and Leaders Day.

Liaise with ministry leaders to support their communications and production needs.

Attend and supervise production for key staff and leadership meetings.

Coordinate volunteer recruitment and team logistics for national events e.g. Cause To Live For and Vineyard Leaders’ Gathering.

Leadership and Administration:

Line management responsibility for one direct report.

Deputise for the Senior Manager when required.

Oversee team workload planning.

Serve as ChurchSuite Champion - providing expertise and support for staff using the platform.

Contribute to annual team enrichment plans (training, team days, away days, etc.).

Assist with emergency communications when required (in liaison with senior leadership).

Liaise with Vineyard national communications contacts as needed.

Attend bi-weekly Sunday’s meetings to keep up to date with information relating to Sunday services

Person Specification:

Skills and Attributes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proactive, decisive and adaptable under pressure.

Skilled in project management and team leadership.

Emotionally intelligent, relationally mature and respectful of leadership.

Highly organised, detail-oriented and reliable.

Strong understanding of media, production and communications tools.

Models’ biblical leadership values and demonstrates integrity and humility.

Has a “can do” attitude

Experience and Qualifications

Proven experience in a senior communications and/or events supervision role.

Experience in faith-based or charity communications (desirable).

Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver events of varying scale.

Confident managing teams, volunteers and multiple stakeholders.

Experience using Mac systems, Adobe Creative Suite, and CMS platforms.

Familiarity with and a good understanding of AV technology.

Qualification in Communications, Events Management, or similar (desirable).

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and website CMS.

Other requirements:

Active, practicing Christian* with a clear commitment to Trent Vineyard’s vision, values and ethos.

Regular attendee and active participant at Trent Vineyard.

Holds the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Willing to work Sundays and occasional evenings/weekends.

Willing to undergo a DBS check if required.

Loyal and respectful toward the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees.

A full UK driving license is beneficial, but not essential.

*Occupational Requirement This role has an Occupational Requirement to be a Christian, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to: Senior Manager (Production, Communications & Events)

Direct Reports: Communications Assistant

Benefits

MacBook with full Adobe Suite access

28 days annual leave (pro rata) including bank holidays

Additional Christmas leave

Enhanced sick pay, pension contributions and family leave pay

Group Life and Income Protection cover

Cycle-to-work scheme

Coffee Shop discount

Free annual eye test

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service Award (subject to qualifying period)

Staff day and regular team events