Job title: Parish Administrator
Hours: 10 hours per week
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Closing date: Friday 28 February
Interview date: Week commencing 10 March
The role
We’re looking for someone to join our small team of paid staff and dedicated volunteers in the Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe, with St Saviour, Folkestone.
St Mary & St Eanswythe’s is both a Church of England Parish Church and a registered charity (No. 1192616). The nature of a parish church is varied. Our primary task is the worship of God, but day to day running of the church involves all sort of things, from baptisms & weddings to church, hall and concert bookings; family history enquiries through to a variety of pastoral situations. We have no expectations on the Administrator in terms of religious belief and practice, but sympathy towards the aims and objectives of a Christian organisation will be essential; as will be the discretion required to fulfil the role and deal with the things that arise internally and externally.
The role is for 10 hours per week. It would be desirable for these hours to be worked across a number of days, but we are open to flexible working and fitting in with existing work and family commitments where appropriate. Some evening and weekend working will occasionally be required, with time off in lieu offered under these circumstances. Because of the tasks involved, the administrator will need to be present on site in the church office at some point each week. Applicants should note that the parish office is currently located on the first floor and that lone-working is involved.
Person specification
Essential Skills:
- Efficient and well-organised
- Able to travel to work on site in Folkestone
- Can work independently and collaboratively with others
- Willing to be a lone-worker
- Able to work discreetly and maintain confidential information
- Able to adapt to changing workloads and prioritise accordingly
- Has good IT skills and can use Microsoft Office & Google software
- Can take initiative in maintaining and developing administrative systems
- Able to work flexibly in terms of hours when needed; both remotely and on site
- Excellent & demonstrable communication skills; both spoken and written
- Sympathy towards the aims and objectives of the Church and PCC.
Desirable Skills:
- Previous experience of the Church of England
- Experience of work within the volunteer/charity sector or small teams
- Can use a variety of social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram
- Production of informative and visually appealing materials in print and online.
Apply
Application is by Covering Letter and CV. These should be addressed to The Revd Christopher Johnson and sent to: vicar.mefolkestone@gmail.com
Applicants must provide details of two referees, including your most recent employer. (Please inform us if you do not wish references to be taken up prior to interview).
The deadline for applications is: Friday 28 February 2025. Shortlisting will take place in the week beginning 3rd March, with interviews in the week beginning 10 March 2025.