JOB TITLE: Customer Services and Purchasing Coordinator
REPORTING TO: Head of Personal and Organisational Development
SALARY £25 555 FTE
Waverley Abbey is a place of prayer, learning, welcome and generous hospitality. Every person who contacts us, visits us, gives to us, attends an event, receives a publication, or simply needs help should experience something of the warmth, care and excellence that we value as an organisation. This role is often one of the first points of contact for supporters, customers, guests, colleagues and suppliers. It is therefore a key part of how we live out Waverley Abbey’s culture of hospitality, excellent customer service and careful stewardship in the everyday details.
Job Purpose The Customer Services and Purchasing Coordinator will provide friendly, efficient and accurate support across customer service, post, donations, purchasing, deliveries, office supplies and practical administration. The postholder will help ensure that people are responded to well, systems are kept up to date, purchases are processed appropriately and the practical flow of day-to-day operations is handled with care. The role requires someone who is organised, calm, helpful and detail-focused, with a genuine desire to serve colleagues and customers well.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Customer service and supporter care
> Provide a warm, professional and helpful response to incoming calls and enquiries, particularly in relation to donations, Every Day with Jesus and general fundraising.
> Listen carefully and respond well to customers and supporters, resolving queries where possible and ensuring they are passed to the right colleague or department when needed.
> Represent Waverley Abbey with warmth and care so that every caller, supporter and customer feels valued and treated with respect.
> Maintain accurate customer and supporter records in Sage CRM, HubSpot and Beacon as appropriate. Donations and financial administration
> Process donations accurately in Beacon and Stripe as appropriate.
> Manage Direct Debits in Access, ensuring records are handled carefully and confidentially.
> Follow agreed processes for handling financial information, donor details and customer records. Post, deliveries and practical coordination
> Open, process and organise incoming post on a daily basis.
> Prepare, pack, record and send outgoing post daily, ensuring items are handled appropriately and on time.
> Receive and coordinate deliveries for Waverley Abbey Trust, ensuring items reach the correct team or location promptly. Purchasing and office support
> Raise and manage purchase orders for the House and the East Wing, including Events and Retreats.
> Support good stewardship by ensuring purchasing is accurate, timely and in line with agreed processes.
> Maintain order in stationery areas so that colleagues have access to the supplies they need.
> Manage the East Wing staff signing in and signing out sheet.
> Assist the Head of People and Organisational Development with East Wing office moves and practical office arrangements as required. Health and safety
> Check and maintain First Aid supplies in the House and East Wing.
> Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the line manager in keeping with the nature of the role.
Essential
> A warm, helpful and customer-focused approach, with a commitment to excellent service.
> Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a range of practical and administrative tasks.
> Good attention to detail, especially when handling donations, customer records, post and purchase orders.
> Confidence in speaking with customers, supporters, suppliers and colleagues in a clear and professional way.
> Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and confidence using databases or CRM systems.
> Ability to work calmly and flexibly in a busy environment where priorities may change.
>Discretion and care when handling confidential or sensitive information.
>A positive, team-minded approach and willingness to help where needed.
Desirable
> Experience of working in customer service, supporter care, administration, purchasing or a similar coordination role.
> Experience using systems such as Sage CRM, HubSpot, Beacon, Stripe or Access. >Understanding of charitable giving, donations processing or supporter communications. Our culture and expectations
>At Waverley Abbey, how we do things matters. We are looking for someone who will bring warmth, accuracy, initiative and a servant hearted approach to the role.
Hospitality is not simply the work of one team; it is part of who we are. This role helps set that tone through excellent customer care, thoughtful administration and a willingness to make things work well for others.
> The postholder will be expected to work in a way that reflects Waverley Abbey’s values, contributes positively to team life and supports the wider mission of the organisation. Safeguarding, confidentiality and compliance
> The postholder must follow Waverley Abbey Trust policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection, finance, health and safety and equality. Training will be provided where required.
Pay: £25,555.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Can you get to Waverley Abbey with your own transport?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Farnham GU9 8EP
