Diocesan Office & Governance Administrator

Jobsinkent; Canterbury; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bishop of Dover’s Office in Canterbury is seeking a friendly Team Administrator to provide efficient administrative and practical support. This is a full-time, permanent role working to ensure smooth office processes and clergy administration across the Diocese and beyond.

Responsibilities include PTO applications, diary and events management, governance support, and hospitality. Flexibility and initiative are essential to respond to varied daily demands.

Qualifications

• Organised and efficient, able to plan to meet deadlines and milestones.
• Patience to understand, follow and explain detailed processes.
• Flexibility and initiative to respond to vary­ing demands.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will oversee PTO applications and be the main point of contact for retired clergy.
• Clergy file organisation, maintaining digital and paper records and preparing briefs.
• Diary management and coordination of travel and meetings for the Bishop and Archbishop when required.
• Provide flexible support for the Old Palace, liaising with contractors and estates teams.
• Administrative support for governance boards and committees, including printing papers.
• Event and meeting support, including hospitality and registration processes.
• General office support and monitoring of office supplies.
• Hospitality and welcome for visitors to the Bishop’s office.

Job description

The Bishop of Dover’s Office in Canterbury is seeking a friendly Team Administrator to provide efficient administrative and practical support. This is a full-time, permanent role working to ensure smooth office processes and clergy administration across the Diocese and beyond.

Responsibilities include PTO applications, diary and events management, governance support, and hospitality. Flexibility and initiative are essential to respond to varied daily demands.