Job Summary
The Parochial Church Council of St. Andrew’s Church Corbridge is looking for an administrator on a flexible, part-time, self-employed basis to support our ministry. The purpose of the role is to facilitate the day-to-day administrative tasks of the church in close co-operation with the Vicar.
This position requires the ability to work in an environment where multi-tasking, self-motivation and discretion are essential.
Core Tasks
- Administration connected with the effective running of the Parish.
- Administration connected with our church cottage.
- Welcome to enquirers with regard to baptisms, weddings and funerals.
- Communication and publicity
Detailed Job Description
Act as the first point of contact in the Parish Office, dealing with post, email and telephone correspondence/enquiries in a timely manner
Referring any issues to appropriate member(s) of the Church leadership.
Handling enquiries and bookings for baptisms, weddings and funerals.
Selling events tickets.
Managing Cottage and Church Bookings.
Administration
Managing database.
Opening and distributing the post and replying where appropriate
Preparing weekly news sheet
Preparing and printing service booklets
Printing publicity information – including the monthly service calendar Preparing and co ordinating some rotas liaising with others.
Providing secretarial support to the Vicar.
Preparing, printing and circulating the Annual report
Keeping Data Protection information up to date.
Keep table of fees up to date
Oversee the maintenance of Office equipment.
Order office/cleaning/communion supplies.
This list of responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive and is subject to review in consultation with the Vicar.
Person Specification
The Parish Administrator should have the following skills:
Essential
A warm and engaging manner and able to relate well to people internally and externally
Computer literate with sound experience of Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Able to show initiative and work independently while knowing when to seek guidance/assistance Confident, versatile and able to manage a varied workload, ability to multi-task.
Ability to filter information and assess priorities as necessary
Excellent organisational skills and a key eye for detail and deadlines.
Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters.
A commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
In sympathy with, and supportive of, the aims and ethos of St. Andrew’s Church.
Desirable
Experience of managing facilities/room bookings
Experience of working with/for volunteers, perhaps in a church/charity setting
Beneficial to have a knowledge of the workings and structures of the Church of England.
These will be assessed through application form, interview and task.
Further information and application from can be downloaded from our church website
www.corbridgechurch.org.uk/vacancies
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
