As parish administrator, you will be the first point of contact for all enquiries and will provide essential administrative support for the church. This varied role involves managing a range of tasks including accounting, property management, volunteer coordination, and handling maintenance contracts.

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Key responsibilities:

• Support for Vicar and Churchwardens: Assist with day-to-day administration, and ensuring smooth communication across the parish

• Parish office management: Handle general office duties, respond to emails and phone calls, and manage parish communications

• Accounts management: Oversee financial records, including income and expenditure, donations, and budgets. Assist with accounting processes and liaise with auditors when necessary

• Property management: Manage the upkeep of the church hall, residential properties, and surrounding grounds, coordinating maintenance and repair work as required.

• Volunteer coordination: Organise and support volunteers for church events, services, and community activities, ensuring the needs of different ministries are met

• Maintenance contracts: Manage and monitor contracts related to building maintenance, ensuring work is completed to standard and within budget

 

Skills and experience:

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• A good level of education in Maths and English

• Confident with the use of technology, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email management

• Experience with accounting processes, including bookkeeping and budget management

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with a range of people, from clergy to volunteers

 

Desirable qualities:

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• Experience in a church or charity-based environment (but not essential)

• Knowledge of maintenance contracts or property management (helpful but not necessary).

• A warm, welcoming attitude and a passion for supporting a community-focused environment

 

Why Join Us?

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This role offers the opportunity to be part of a close-knit, supportive team, working at the heart of our community. You will have the chance to make a meaningful impact by helping the parish operate smoothly and effectively.

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If you are looking for a rewarding, flexible part-time position and have the skills and experience outlined above, we would love to hear from you!

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