Purpose: to advise and support the Business Committee in the discharge of its
staffing responsibilities for the Presbytery’s directly-employed staff.
Tasks:
- to advise on the creation of new posts, drafting job descriptions in liaison with theappropriate Presbytery committee(s) and advising on appropriate terms and conditions
- to coordinate recruitment, taking part in interviews as appropriate
- to oversee the arrangements for effective performance management of Presbytery staff, liaising with the Presbytery Clerk and conveners as appropriate
- to keep terms and conditions of employment under review, making
recommendations to the Business Committee for updating when necessary and consulting staff as required - to work closely with the Treasurer and Finance Group on remuneration issues, including conducting an annual review of salary levels
- to provide support and advice to conveners in the management of staff, particularly in difficult situations
- to ensure that all issues relating to health and safety are dealt with in a manner that is compliant with Health & Safety at Work legislation and that these issues are completed as soon as possible.
- to ensure that all members of staff have received all the required training in health and safety matters
- to ensure that the Staffing Group appoint a & competent person & to oversee all health and safety at work matters
- to ensure that suitable development opportunities are made available to Presbytery staff
- to co-ordinate and liaise with the Human Resources Department of the Church of Scotland on matters affecting the employment of Ministries Development Staff in the Presbytery
- to advise the Presbytery Clerk and conveners on any other staffing issues that may arise
Convener: Pauline Weibye (pauline@weibye.net)
Vice-Convener: Rev Thom Riddell (triddell1@churchofscotland.org.uk)