Diocesan Office Administrator & Stakeholder Liaison

Church of England; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Church of England in Canterbury is seeking a friendly, organised Team Administrator to provide efficient administrative and practical support to the Bishop of Dover's Office. The role covers clergy administration, office processes, diary management, and liaison with a wide range of stakeholders across the Diocese and beyond.

The post is full-time, with flexibility for job share. The successful candidate will join a small, supportive team and help with governance, events, and hospitality, while

Qualifications

• Organised and efficient, able to plan effectively to meet deadlines and delivery milestones.
• Patience to understand, follow and explain detailed processes.
• Ability to adapt plans quickly in response to changing circumstances and to incorporate new learning into future planning.
• Flexibility and initiative to respond appropriately as and when matters arise.

Responsibilities

• PTO administration - act as the main point of contact for retired clergy holding or requesting PTO.
• Clergy file organisation - maintain organised digital and paper files and records, and track progress.
• Diary Management - support the Bishop of Dover's diary and Archbishop of Canterbury's diary when required, including travel and meeting logistics.
• Old Palace support - provide flexible support, conduct property checks and liaise with contractors, estates and events teams.
• Governance - aid preparation for governance boards and committees, including agenda and papers.
• Event & Meeting Support - organise Bishop of Dover events, services and meetings, supervise hospitality and registrations.
• Clerical paperwork - use a Contacts Management System to contact key groups and monitor responses.
• General office support - monitor and purchase office items.
• Hospitality and welcome - assist with welcoming visitors to the Bishop's office.
• Safeguarding and Safe Practice - promote safe practice and embed safeguarding considerations.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Diary management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Church of England in Canterbury is seeking a friendly, organised Team Administrator to provide efficient administrative and practical support to the Bishop of Dover's Office. The role covers clergy administration, office processes, diary management, and liaison with a wide range of stakeholders across the Diocese and beyond.

The post is full-time, with flexibility for job share. The successful candidate will join a small, supportive team and help with governance, events, and hospitality, while