Parish Administrative Coordinator (Part-Time)

Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Eye test vouchers + £50 towards eyegls

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance/Death in Service

Job summary

Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster in Hitchin seeks a Parish Administrator to support day-to-day parish operations. You will be the first point of contact for parishioners, volunteers and clergy, ensuring smooth, welcoming office functions and accurate record-keeping.

Working with the Parish Priest, you will coordinate communications, maintain databases, organise events, and assist with baptisms, weddings and funerals while embodying our values of competence, reliability, honesty,

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or secretarial role.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Publisher).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for parish office and visitors.
• Prepare weekly newsletters, notices, liturgy materials and parish communications.
• Maintain parish databases, records and filing systems.
• Manage diaries, appointments and parish events.
• Coordinate room bookings and parish facilities.
• Assist with baptism, wedding and funeral administration and record-keeping.
• Order supplies and liaise on building maintenance and repairs.
• Support volunteers and parish rotas.
• Assist with fundraising and community events.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

MS Office suite

Tools

Word

Excel

Publisher

Job description

Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster in Hitchin seeks a Parish Administrator to support day-to-day parish operations. You will be the first point of contact for parishioners, volunteers and clergy, ensuring smooth, welcoming office functions and accurate record-keeping.

Working with the Parish Priest, you will coordinate communications, maintain databases, organise events, and assist with baptisms, weddings and funerals while embodying our values of competence, reliability, honesty,