Assistant Projects Officer

Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary band £28,140 starting

Generous pension

Flexible working

Professional development

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance is seeking an efficient administrator to support the Programme Office on project delivery across parishes, schools and chaplaincies. You will manage data, communications and financial claims, and lead small task and finish projects.

You will enjoy flexible working, a starting salary of £28,140, pension benefits, and ongoing opportunities for professional development and progression within a faith-based organisation committed to long-term stewardship and

Qualifications

• An efficient administrator with excellent organisational skills and talent for improving processes.
• A great communicator who can engage effectively yet empathetically with our churches and communities.
• Experience of managing or overseeing funded projects would be a bonus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• You'll be the key contact for all the projects, providing them with support and information in a wide range of areas from communication functions to financial claims.
• You will provide support to the Programme Office in terms of collecting and analysing data and you will also manage your own 'task and finish' projects.
• We’re keen to invest in our team and this role will provide various opportunities for learning and career development.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Tools

Data analysis

Job description

We are the Diocese of Manchester, serving a vibrant, dynamic and creative community in the North-West of England. Our vision is to be a worshipping, growing, transforming Christian presence at the heart of every community. Our work is about building a culture of hope and an expectation of growth in our parishes, schools and chaplaincies. We're looking for talented and innovative people to bring fresh ideas, diversity and inspiration to help us achieve this.

Work on projects that make a difference

We're looking for someone with experience of meeting tight deadlines and supporting colleagues in our Programme Office to do the same. The role provides a unique opportunity to support the establishment of new resource churches and strengthen partnerships with those already in place.

Why this role is different

• Every church is different, in terms of location, style and tradition
• You'll be involved in all stages of project development from the first sparks of inspiration to successful project delivery
• You'll have opportunity to share your knowledge and ideas to improve our processes and deliver our strategy
• You'll work with people, not just systems, building relationships and making a tangible impact

What you’ll be doing

You'll be the key contact for all the projects, providing them with support and information in a wide range of areas from communication functions to financial claims. You'll provide support to the Programme Office in terms of collecting and analysing data and you will also manage your own 'task and finish' projects. We’re keen to invest in our team and this role will provide various opportunities for learning and career development.

What we’re looking for

An efficient administrator with excellent organisational skills and talent for improving processes. A great communicator who can engage effectively yet empathetically with our churches and communities. Experience of managing or overseeing funded projects would be a bonus but not essential.

What you’ll get

• Initial salary of £28,140 with opportunity to move to the top of the band
• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible working
• Strong commitment to professional development
• A supportive team and clear opportunities for progression

Why join us?

This is more than an administrative role, it’s a chance to work with diverse and interesting projects, develop your career, and be part of an organisation that values long-term stewardship, sustainability and community impact.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Graham Rustom, Director of Strategic Delivery at [e-mail]

Closing date: Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 5:00pm.

Interviews: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at St John's House, 155-163 The Rock, Bury BL9 0ND.