Parish Secretary

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Orpington
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Administrative
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Secretarial experience Bookkeeping and financial work Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel IT proficiency and office equipment Excellent telephone skills Knowledge of Roman Catholic Parish operations

FULL DESCRIPTION

Parish Secretary

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a part-time Parish Secretary for the parish of Holy Innocents, Orpington. This is a 12-month fixed term contract. The role provides comprehensive administrative support to the Parish Priest, covering secretarial, financial, and office management duties.

  • Location: Holy Innocents Parish, Strickland Way, Orpington, BR6 9UE
  • Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30am - 3:30pm
  • Salary: £18.22 per hour depending on experience
  • Closing Date: 1st December 2023

Job Description

The Parish Secretary will provide secretarial, financial, and office management support to the Parish Priest. Essential experience includes previous secretarial work and bookkeeping/financial management. The successful candidate must be proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, IT, and office equipment, and have excellent telephone skills along with a good understanding of a Roman Catholic Parish.

Requirements

  • Previous secretarial experience
  • Good knowledge of bookkeeping/financial work
  • Fully conversant with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Comfortable with general IT and office equipment
  • Excellent telephone skills
  • Good understanding of the workings of a Roman Catholic Parish

How to Apply

Email your CV to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] by the closing date of 1st December 2023. Please note: only candidates with current permission to work in the UK will be considered.

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