Parish Administrator, Thatcham

Portsmouth Diocese; Thatcham; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Life assurance

Wellbeing programme

Contributory pension

Job summary

Portsmouth Diocese is seeking a Parish Administrator for Our Lady of the Assumption, Thatcham. The role is 16 hours per week and focuses on providing comprehensive administrative and organisational support to the Parish Priest, enabling pastoral work and efficient parish operations.

Join a values‑driven team helping to implement the diocese’s Mission Plan while serving parish communities in Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to the Parish Priest.
• Help maintain smooth day-to-day parish operations and ensure efficient administrative processes.

Job description

Contract: 16 hours per week

Location: Our Lady of the Assumption, Thatcham

Thatcham Parish is seeking a Parish Administrator. The Parish Administrator provides
comprehensive administrative and organisational support to the Parish Priest, ensuring
the smooth day-to-day operations of the parish. This role enables the Parish Priest to
focus on pastoral duties while maintaining efficient administrative processes.

This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.

Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.

Employee benefits include

• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• free life assurance and employee wellbeing programme
• contributory pension scheme

If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of our mission!

The closing date for applications is Sunday 11th October 2026 at 23:59.

We encourage an early application as we may close this advertisement at our discretion before the date stated, if a high number of applicants apply.

You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.

The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.

You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.

Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Thatcham