Parish Support Partner

Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in the UK is looking for a committed Parish Support Partner to provide governance, compliance, and training support to over 200 parishes. This part-time, peripatetic role involves conducting internal audits, delivering training, and engaging with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have backgrounds in finance, compliance, or human resources, along with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. A competitive rewards package, including annual leave and pension contributions, is offered.

Benefits

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Vouchers for free eye tests

£50 towards glasses

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme - 5% employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounting, or internal audit is beneficial.
• Knowledge in compliance, governance, or human resources is an asset.
• Background in property services or health & safety is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out internal audits of parishes.
• Deliver governance and compliance training.
• Support parish teams with best practices.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Attention to detail

Strategic perspective

Ability to engage with diverse people

Adaptable

Resilient

Job description

Overview

Are you motivated by meaningful work, trusted relationships and the opportunity to support others in navigating governance and compliance and sustainability? The Parish support Team are seeking a passionate and committed Parish Support Partner. As a Parish Support Team Partner, you will work closely with colleagues across Curial and Central Services, including Finance, HR, Data Protection, ICT, Property, Health & Safety and Fundraising, to support parishes across the diocese of Westminster. We support over 200 parishes and ethnic chaplaincies across North London and Hertfordshire, providing second-line support to Parish Priests, parish teams and committees. Our work ensures that parish systems, governance, finances and administration are compliant with Canon Law and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, including the Charity Commission, HMRC and other applicable regulatory bodies. This is delivered through audits, training and ongoing support. As a Parish Support Partner, you will be allocated a portfolio of parishes by deanery and will regularly visit parishes to carry out internal audits, deliver training and guidance, and support parish teams with governance, compliance and good practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out internal audits
• Deliver training and guidance
• Support parish teams with governance, compliance and good practice

This is a largely autonomous, peripatetic role, working independently most of the time while contributing fully to a collaborative team.

About the Parish Support Team

We are a professional, committed and passionate team with backgrounds across finance, HR, property, facilities management, internal audit and administration. Together, we deliver practical support across: finance, HR, compliance and governance, health & safety, property, GDPR with passion and care for our work. With increasing regulatory and governance demands, our role is to ensure parishes receive high-quality, proportionate support, even in challenging circumstances. That we are there for our parishes.

About you

You may bring specialist experience in one area such as:

• Finance, accounting or internal audit
• Compliance or governance
• Human resources or organisational development
• Property services or health & safety

Alternatively, you may have working knowledge across several areas with deeper experience in one.

• Self-motivated, organised and comfortable managing your own workload
• Able to balance attention to detail with a broader strategic perspective
• Confident working independently and collaboratively
• Comfortable engaging with a wide range of people and levels of experience
• Adaptable, resilient and open to change

You communicate with integrity, exercise good judgement and are able to influence positively while maintaining appropriate boundaries. You value professionalism, accountability and respectful challenge.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-driven charity rooted in service, tradition, and community. At the core of our mission is a commitment to faith, education, and social justice. Guided by the Archbishop-elect, we serve over 90,000 students across 208 schools, support 212 vibrant parishes, and drive countless social initiatives that bring hope and compassion to those in need. Our work extends beyond the Church walls, positively shaping communities and transforming lives. We uphold the values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance, and Love-principles that define our mission and shape the way we serve. Diversity & Inclusion at the Diocese of Westminster and place it at the heart of our aim which is to reflect and connect with the diverse communities that we serve.

Details

£27.44 per hour | Permanent | Part-time 32HPW Tuesday to Friday | Peripatetic | Closing date 20/02/2026 noon

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees), vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses, Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services, Pension scheme for eligible employees - 5% paid by the employer, Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension, Cycle to work scheme, Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, Employee Assistance Programme, Life assurance/ Death in Service benefit