Senior Safeguarding Administrator

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 offers a unique opportunity to support the Bishop of Leeds and the Safeguarding team through excellent administration and organisation. This is a 12-month fixed-term position.

As the Senior Administrator, you will play a vital role in providing administrative support to key stakeholders, including the Bishop of Leeds and the Safeguarding team. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of tasks, from managing communications and arranging meetings to ensuring processes match with current compliance requirements and suggesting process improvements.

You will act as a bridge between the Bishop's office and the diocesan safeguarding team, facilitating effective collaboration and information exchange. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of clear processes for clergy personal files and streamline the Permission to Officiate Process ensuring compliance with guidelines and robust local procedures.

The post is office based and will involve working across two Leeds-based sites:
- The Bishop of Leeds Office, Hollin House, Weetwood Avenue, Leeds, LS16 5NG and
- Leeds Diocesan Office, 17-19 Church House, York Place, Leeds, LS1 2EX

Both are easily accessible by public transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Bishop of Leeds and the Safeguarding team, including email and letter communications, query management, and PTO/OPTO paperwork preparation.
• Ensure the bishop's office's safeguarding processes are robust and aligned with published guidance.
• Facilitate collaboration between the Bishop's office and the diocesan safeguarding office through regular meetings, communication, and direct work with both teams.
• Support the administrative review of clergy personal files and develop clear processes for their management.
• Streamline the Permission to Officiate process at a local level, adhering to published guidance and developing electronic and physical filing systems.
• Identify gaps and develop new processes locally, with the ability to elevate procedural suggestions to the safeguarding team.
• Manage a busy workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Handle confidential information in line with GDPR and local policies.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and traditional diversity within the Diocese's parishes.
• Maintain a flexible work approach and be willing to travel between sites as needed.

About You

• Excellent IT skills are essential, along with strong communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• The ability to innovate, initiate, and maintain effective administrative procedures is crucial.
• Experience in administrative roles and a relevant business administration qualification are required.
• Prior knowledge or experience in a safeguarding setting is desirable.
• Sensitivity to different cultures, traditions, and activities within the Diocese's parishes is essential.
• A flexible work approach and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team are key.
• The capacity to relate to a wide range of people and organizations is important. The ability to ensure personal and professional development is valued.
• Trustworthiness in managing sensitive data with discretion and integrity is a must.
• An empathetic understanding of the Church of England's faith and mission, as well as a commitment to reflecting Diocesan values, is essential.

Interviews will take place in person on Monday 2 November 2026 at The Bishop Of Leeds Office, Hollin House, Weetwood Avenue, Leeds LS16 5NG

The closing date for applications is 25 October 2026 at 23:55.