Parish Operations & Church Admin Coordinator

St Mary's Barnes; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary’s Barnes is seeking a part-time church administrator to support the Church Manager and team in delivering the new strategy. The role focuses on office administration, bookings, and facilities management for the church and Kitson Hall.

You will be responsible for keeping records, liaising with hirers, and ensuring safe, compliant operations. DBS checks and references are required; one-month probation applies.

Qualifications

• Proven admin experience and teamwork with ability to meet deadlines.
• Sympathetic to the Christian faith and Church of England mission.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, presentation, and maintenance of the church and Kitson Hall.
• Manage cleaners, contractors, and maintenance providers.
• Conduct regular inspections and resolve maintenance, repair, cleanliness, and safety issues.
• Coordinate planned maintenance, servicing, utilities, and fabric-related works.
• Maintain office systems, supplies, noticeboards, signage, and the online church diary.
• Promote effective use of the church and hall, encouraging bookings.
• Support improvement projects and additional duties as directed.
• Manage enquiries, bookings, contracts, and scheduling.
• Liaise with hirers and maintain records, develop standard hire agreements.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Admin and time management

Organised and self-motivated

Prioritisation and adaptability

Friendly and collaborative

Basic bookkeeping

Understanding of the Church of England

Knowledge of Barnes area

Job description

St Mary’s Barnes is seeking a part-time church administrator to support the Church Manager and team in delivering the new strategy. The role focuses on office administration, bookings, and facilities management for the church and Kitson Hall.

You will be responsible for keeping records, liaising with hirers, and ensuring safe, compliant operations. DBS checks and references are required; one-month probation applies.