Chaplaincy Admin & Coordination Specialist

Sodexo Group; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Fully funded apprenticeship

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Merville Barracks, Colchester-based Chaplains Administrator role within the 16 Air Assault Brigade Chaplaincy team. You will provide essential administrative support to the Senior Chaplain and wider Chaplaincy, coordinating diaries, communications, and church activities.

The role requires discretion, professionalism, and the ability to work independently while being approachable with colleagues and service members. Training opportunities and a supportive environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in a busy office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and discretion with confidential information.
• Friendly, professional contact with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Senior Chaplain and Chaplaincy team.
• Be first point of contact for telephone and email enquiries.
• Manage correspondence and draft routine emails.
• Maintain Brigade Chaplaincy SharePoint and resources.
• Maintain Chaplaincy trackers and prepare returns.
• Organise rotas for BBC Service and church services.
• Support planning of Chaplaincy events, recruitment and promotional activities.
• Assist with administration of Bridge Chapel and church activities.
• Manage church diary and liaise with church users.
• Process church collections and maintain records.
• Process Chaplain and Garrison Church expenses.
• Support recruitment administration for Chaplaincy.
• Maintain noticeboards and Chaplaincy information.
• Liaise with Chaplains, military personnel and stakeholders.
• Support ad-hoc projects and other duties.

Skills

Administrative experience

Written & verbal communication

MS Office

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Discretion & confidentiality

GCSEs/Equivalent

MODNET/DIMP training

Education

5 GCSEs grade C+ or NVQ Business Admin Level 2

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Merville Barracks, Colchester-based Chaplains Administrator role within the 16 Air Assault Brigade Chaplaincy team. You will provide essential administrative support to the Senior Chaplain and wider Chaplaincy, coordinating diaries, communications, and church activities.

The role requires discretion, professionalism, and the ability to work independently while being approachable with colleagues and service members. Training opportunities and a supportive environment are offered.