Senior Safeguarding Admin & Bishop’s Office Liaison

Church of England; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Administrator role at Church of England in Leeds provides essential administrative support to the Bishop of Leeds and the Safeguarding team, including communications, diary management, and PTO/OPTO paperwork. The position is office-based across two Leeds sites and a 12-month fixed-term.

You will help ensure safeguarding processes align with guidance, develop clergy personal file procedures, and streamline the Permission to Officiate process with electronic and filing systems.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills and strong written/verbal communication.
• Experience in administrative roles and handling confidential information.
• Ability to develop and improve administrative processes.
• Knowledge of safeguarding or related regulatory context is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Bishop of Leeds and the Safeguarding team, including email/letter communications and diary management.
• Ensure safeguarding processes align with published guidance and maintain robust records.
• Facilitate collaboration between the Bishop's office and safeguarding teams through meetings and information exchange.
• Develop clear processes for clergy personal files and manage the Permissions to Officiate process locally.
• Travel between Leeds sites as required and handle sensitive data with discretion.

Skills

IT skills

Excellent communication

Administrative experience

MS Office

Education

Business administration qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Senior Administrator role at Church of England in Leeds provides essential administrative support to the Bishop of Leeds and the Safeguarding team, including communications, diary management, and PTO/OPTO paperwork. The position is office-based across two Leeds sites and a 12-month fixed-term.

You will help ensure safeguarding processes align with guidance, develop clergy personal file procedures, and streamline the Permission to Officiate process with electronic and filing systems.