If you’re someone who thrives in a community-focused environment, has strong administrative skills, and values compassion, professionalism and service, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Parish Communications

• Act as the first point of contact for the parish office, warmly welcoming visitors, clergy and volunteers.
• Provide 1:1 support to parish employees using HR self‑service tools.
• Produce and publish weekly newsletters, Mass sheets, liturgy books and parish notices.
• Maintain parish databases, update website and noticeboards.

General Administration

• Manage correspondence, certificates, filing systems and diary scheduling.
• Order office and church supplies and maintain office equipment.
• Support the preparation of rotas for readers, counters, stewards and cleaners.
• Assist with GDPR compliance and safeguarding administration, including DBS processing.
• Provide flexible ad‑hoc administrative support as needed.

Finance & Bookkeeping

• Oversee all parish bookkeeping tasks including managing transactions, preparing budgets, handling monthly/annual closings and generating financial statements.
• Reconcile Gift Aid, Dona and Stripe systems and manage financial records in line with diocesan requirements.

Events, Liturgy & Facilities

• Organise and oversee parish meeting room bookings.
• Maintain registers and paperwork for baptisms, weddings and funerals.
• Support parish events, fundraising activities and pastoral functions.
• Liaise with diocesan surveyors, contractors, tradespeople and property agents.
• Assist the parish priest with Health & Safety obligations.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is not only competent in  but who also embodies our diocesan values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance, and Love.

Essential Skills & Qualities

• Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
• Confidence and sensitivity when dealing with challenging situations.
• Professional, welcoming manner in person and over the phone.
• Complete discretion and respect for confidentiality.
• Compassion, empathy and good judgement.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Administrator or Secretary (executive level or above).
• Understanding of the Catholic Church’s structure and a commitment to its mission.
• Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher)

Experience working in a faith-based or charitable setting is welcome but not essential.

£20 per hour| Permanent | Part-time 30 HPW| St Edmund’s Church, 297 Westferry Road, E14 3RS |

Closing date 16^th February noon| Interview date 25^th February