**Key information**:
**_ Closing date: 12pm, _**_Wednesday 30 April 2025_**
- £_12,480 per annum_
- Part-time, _15 hours per week_
- Permanent Contract_
- Based in _Twickenham, TW1_
- Interviews: _w/c 5 May 2025_

for this role below;
Job Description - Parish Admin at STMOT

Are you a well-organised, warm-hearted individual with a passion for community and a calling to serve the Church? We are seeking a dedicated **Parish Administrator** to support the life and mission of **St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church** in St Margaret’s-on-Thames.

This is a wonderful opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day life of our vibrant parish—working closely with our Parish Priest, volunteers, and parishioners to ensure the smooth running of parish administration and pastoral activities.

**What you’ll be doing**:
You’ll be at the centre of the parish’s operations, ensuring everything from communication to event planning runs seamlessly. Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing administrative support to the Parish Priest and parish team
- Preparing newsletters, Mass sheets, certificates, and correspondence
- Managing parish records, diaries, and booking systems
- Acting as the first point of contact for parishioners and visitors
- Supporting sacramental programmes and liturgical events (e.g. baptisms, weddings, RCIA)
- Coordinating parish communications, including digital platforms and noticeboards
- Liaising with diocesan contacts, suppliers, and contractors as needed

**What we’re looking for**:
We’re looking for someone who is proactive, personable, and passionate about working in a faith-based environment. You should have:
Excellent organisational and multitasking skills

A friendly, calm, and professional manner

Confidence working independently and using your initiative

Great communication skills and a sensitive, discreet approach

A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

An understanding of the Catholic Church and a desire to support its mission

Experience in a parish or faith-based organisation is welcome but not essential—what matters most is your heart for service and willingness to grow in the role.

**What we offer you**:
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

**Who are we?**:
We are the **Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster**, a faith-driven charity rooted in service, tradition, and community. Our offices are ideally located near Victoria Station, just a short walk from the inspiring surroundings of St James’s Park and Westminster Cathedral—**the heart of Catholic life in the Diocese.**

At the core of our mission is a commitment to **faith, education, and social justice**. Guided by **Cardinal Vincent Nichols**, 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. As we grow our team, we seek individuals who not only possess the skills for the role but also embody these values in their daily work.

If you are looking for a role where your **talents, faith, and commitment** to service can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

**Application details**:
Equal Opportunities & Living Wage Statement:
We want people from all walks of life to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our organisation, share a sense of belonging and demonstrate our values. With this in mind, we positively celebrate 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.
- We provide guidance and brief all our interviewers throughout the selection processes in recruitment best-practice to mitigate against any potential for conscious or unconscious bias or discrimination.