Administration Assistant

Bristol Cathedral; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Church Workers Pension Scheme

Remote working flexibility

Job summary

Bristol Cathedral is seeking a part-time Administration Assistant to support our Operations team across HR, finance, databases, compliance and general office administration. You will be the first point of contact for staff, volunteers and visitors, handling a range of administrative tasks with accuracy and discretion.

The role operates 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE) across 4 or 5 days, with the main site at Gatehouse Offices and some flexibility for remote working.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable using IT systems.
• Willing to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across HR, finance, databases, compliance and office administration.
• Be first point of contact for staff, volunteers and visitors.
• Manage multiple priorities and learn new IT skills.

Skills

Organised

IT proficiency

Multi-tasking

Communication

Job description

Are you an organised person with an eye for detail and a talent for keeping things running smoothly?

Bristol Cathedral is looking to recruit a part-time Administration Assistant to provide vital support to our Operations team. This varied and rewarding role will help ensure the Cathedral can fulfil its mission as a place of worship, welcome and community engagement in the heart of Bristol.

Working closely with the People Coordinator, Finance Assistant and Finance Director, you will provide administrative support across a range of areas including HR, finance, databases, compliance and general office administration. You will also play an important role as a first point of contact for staff, volunteers and visitors.

We are not looking for a specialist in one particular field. Instead, we’re seeking someone who is highly organised, comfortable using IT systems, able to manage multiple priorities, and keen to learn new skills. If you enjoy variety, take pride in accuracy, and like helping others, we’d love to hear from you.

About Bristol Cathedral

Situated on College Green in the heart of Bristol, Bristol Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship and welcome for nearly 900 years. Open every day of the year, the Cathedral serves the city through worship, music, education, events and community engagement, welcoming more than 350,000 visitors annually.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Tuesday 1 September 2026.

Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

Bristol Cathedral is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to pre-employment checks including a Basic DBS check, Right to Work verification and references.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

We request no contact from agencies or media sales.

Hours

Part-time: 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)

Across 4 or 5 days including Mondays

Pay

Working Arrangements

The main place of work will be the Gatehouse Offices at Bristol Cathedral, with some flexibility for remote working.

Pension

• Membership of the Church Workers Pension Scheme, with a 7% employers contribution and 5% employee contribution.
• 26.5 days per year including bank holidays.

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