Parish Administrator – Watford North
Key information
Closing date: 12pm, Tuesday 26 August 2025
£14.55 per hour / £12,105.60 per annum
Part-time, 16 hours per week
Permanent Contract
Based in Watford, WD24
Interviews: w/c 1 September 2025
Please find the job description for this role below:
Watford Parish Administrator Job Description
We are looking for a Parish Administrator to join us at St Helen’s, Watford North.
This is a key role, providing administrative and office management support to the Parish Priest and parish team, helping ensure the smooth running of the parish.
What you’ll be doing
You will be the first point of contact in the parish office, welcoming all visitors and enquiries with compassion and professionalism.
Your responsibilities will include preparing the weekly parish newsletter, updating noticeboards and the website, maintaining parish databases, managing diaries, ordering supplies, and keeping accurate records in line with diocesan procedures. You will also support with safeguarding administration, organise liturgical and parish events, manage room bookings, prepare registers and certificates for baptisms, weddings and funerals, and liaise with contractors and property agents when needed.
What we’re looking for
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
You will be able to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently, and be adaptable and able to prioritise a varied workload. You will handle sensitive matters with discretion, empathy and good judgement.
Experience in a similar administrative role is essential, and experience in a faith-based or charitable organisation would be an advantage.
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?
The Diocese of Westminster is guided by the four principles of Catholic Social Teaching – love, truth, justice and freedom.
Our core values are competence, reliability, honesty, perseverance and love. We seek to put these into practice in everything we do, valuing every person and serving the mission of the Church with care and dedication.
Application details
To apply, please complete the online application form – CVs will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You must have the right to work in the UK and provide proof of this. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.