Parish Secretary
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Vacancy for Parish Secretary - St Francis Catholic Parish, Maidstone
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a part-time Parish Secretary.
Salary: £15 per hour | Hours: 15 hours per week (4 days)
Location: Maidstone, UK (On-site)
Closing Date: 20th June
Job Description
Do you have experience working as a Secretary? Would you like to make a real difference, using your skills to support our parish community? St. Francis is looking to recruit a part time Parish Secretary to assist in the administration of a busy parish. The role is to provide comprehensive support to the Parish Priest in all administrative matters within the Parish and will cover secretarial, financial and office management work. Previous secretarial/administrative experience is essential - along with good knowledge of bookkeeping/financial work.
You will take responsibility for the various parish baptisms, weddings and funeral registers and deal with the requests for information and certificates, whilst also undertaking the diary management of parish appointments and events – giving the opportunity to make a real difference in your community by facilitating these events.
You will also build strong working relationships across the parish team. Greeting all colleagues, clergy and visitors in a pleasant, compassionate and professional manner, you will be the first point of contact within the parish office and therefore an integral member of the team.
Requirements
- Previous secretarial/administrative experience
- Good knowledge of bookkeeping/financial work
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Fully conversant with Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Comfortable with IT and office equipment
- Excellent telephone skills
- Good understanding of the workings of a Roman Catholic Parish
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
- Company Pension plan with NEST
- Employee assistance programme – free, independent 24/7 help and advice
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this position, please email your Cover Letter and CV to [contact hidden] by the closing date of 20th June.
You must be eligible to work in the UK and provide proof of Right to Work.
The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] welcomes applications from those with a Catholic faith, those of other faiths, or none. What we require above all else is that you respect the values we share to help others and support decent and dignified work for all without prejudice.