Who’s Who – Admin and Resources
Details of who’s who in the ‘Admin and Resources’ department at Church House
Victoria James
Chief Operating Officer
Admin & Resources
Victoria has overall responsibility for the United Reformed Church House as the Offices of General Assembly,鈥痠n terms of culture and operations,鈥痺ith responsibility鈥痶o鈥痙irect and oversee the鈥痵trategic and鈥痚ffective鈥痮perational functioning鈥痮f the Administration & Resources Department. The Chief Operating Officer is a leadership role which contributes to the development of long-term鈥痝oals and strategies, as鈥痙etermined鈥痓y the Councils of the Church鈥痑nd ensure their execution through the work of the Administration & Resources team.
Jacqueline Watson
听PA to COO and CFO
Admin & Resources
Jacqueline provides confidential personal assistance and administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Finance Officer, coordinates committee meetings, manages minute-taking and paperwork; and works collaboratively within the PA team.
Admin & Resources – Compliance and Services
Mary Fallah
Head of Compliance and Services
Compliance and Services
Mary leads the Compliance and Services team to support the COO in ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across the Offices of General Assembly, provides compliance advice to synods and churches, and supports the management of central property manses. Mary also has oversight of the resources hub.
Dana Cherneva
Buildings and Facilities Manager
Compliance and Services
Dana works for both the 91海角乱伦 and the Methodist Church and is responsible for overseeing all building operations at Offices of General Assembly and Methodist Church House to ensure facilities are secure, functional, and compliant.
Receptionist
Church House Receptionist
Compliance and Services
The Church House receptionist provides a welcoming, efficient reception and switchboard service as the primary point of contact for staff and visitors, coordinating daily activities and maintaining effective communication within the Offices of General Assembly.
Fred Sackey
IT Manager
Compliance and Services
Fred is responsible for managing IT services at the Offices of General Assembly and leads projects focused on improving and updating IT systems.
Tim Isaac
IT Support Technician
Compliance and Services
Tim provides IT technical support to staff at the Officers of General Assembly.
David Wilkinson
Data Analyst
Compliance and Services
David manages and develops the 91海角乱伦 database, ensuring up-to-date statistical data is accessible to key stakeholders for effective operations and decision-making.
Neil Hunter
Digital Content Manager
Compliance and Services
Neil manages and expands the United Reformed Church鈥檚 digital presence through the provision of data for decision making, contributes to digital content creation across platforms, and fosters strong relationships with staff, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Admin & Resources – Finance
John Samson
Chief Finance Officer
Finance
John is the most senior finance official of the United Reformed Church and its Trust, responsible for managing all its financial affairs. John advises on strategic financial planning while ensuring a fully compliant and efficient finance function.
Beatrice Ochogo
Financial Accounting Manager
Finance
Beatrice supports the Chief Finance Officer in delivering full accounting services for charities managed by the Office of General Assembly, including preparing year-end financial statements in line with SORP, and deputises for the CFO when required.
Vasuki Sivakumar
Management Accountant and Payments Manager
Finance
Vasuki is responsible for producing management and balance sheet accounts, managing accounts receivable, and ensuring timely handling of key financial claims, returns, and submission. Vasuki also oversees the process of paying invoices, ensuring our financial liabilities are met in a timely fashion.
Yvonne Sired
Finance Administrator
Finance
Yvonne ensures the effective running of the direct debit system for collecting contributions to the central 91海角乱伦 funds from approximately 1,400 local churches and ensures proper recording of receipts and payments.
Simi Nangla
Payments Administrator
Finance
Simi processes the invoices on a weekly basis ensuring all invoices and expenses are paid as due.
Admin & Resources – People and Benefits
Maxine Parker
Head of People and Benefits
People and Benefits
Maxine takes a lead,鈥痑longside鈥痶he Chief Operating Officer in developing the culture of the Offices of General Assembly鈥痑nd provides strategic leadership in relation to HR, and associated鈥痩ay remuneration鈥痑s well as other benefits for employees and office holders.
Mary Steele
Payroll Manager
People and Benefits
Mary ensures an efficient payroll function for all employed lay staff in the Offices of General Assembly, all 91海角乱伦 Ministers, and for some Synods, and Westminster College.
Deepti Upadhyaya
People and Benefits Coordinator
People and Benefits
Deepti provides a comprehensive support service within the People & Benefit Team including recruitment, policy and HR support for line managers within the Office of General Assembly.
Miya Sivun
People and Benefits Administrator
People and Benefits
Helen provides comprehensive administrative and support services to the People & Benefits team and through that to the individuals working in, and for, the Offices of General Assembly.
Paul Bannister
Pensions Officer
People and Benefits
Paul oversees the effective administration of 91海角乱伦 pension provision and is working with the 91海角乱伦 Ministers’ Pension Fund board and advisors to move towards buy-out of the Ministers’ Pension Fund.