Benefice Administrator
The United Benefice of Aspenden, Buntingford and Westmill are three welcoming and inclusive churches set in the lovely countryside of East Hertfordshire. We are looking for a warm, organised Benefice Administrator to help keep our ministry life running smoothly.
This is a part-time post of 8 hours a week at £14.50 per hour. You will be the first point of contact for the church. You will look after our diary, communications, records and day-to-day organisation, supporting the Rector, Ministry Team, the wider congregations and community.
You will be confident with Microsoft Office, a clear communicator, confident with financial administration and discreet with confidential information.
The post requires an appropriate level of DBS check and safeguarding training.
Duties and Responsibilities
Office Management and Communications: Maintain the communication systems, internal and external, including website, social media and church communications.
Church Administration and Diary Management: Manage the Benefice calendar, administer life events and staffing, liaise with external bodies, maintain volunteer rotas, and prepare APCM documents and other printed materials.
Database and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, membership directories and pastoral contacts in line with GDPR and safeguarding policies, manage external room bookings (including invoicing and usage policies), and review records for archiving or disposal.
Financial Support: Prepare invoices for weddings, funerals, and other church services, keep financial records up to date, and work with the Treasurers to confirm payments and prepare quarterly DBF returns.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
Organisational Skills
Able to work independently and responsibly on tasks and projects.
Able to work collaboratively with the Rector and others.
The ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks appropriately.
Good attention to detail.
Ability to work on several tasks concurrently.
Accuracy with basic financial administration.
IT Proficiency
Good working knowledge of MS Office.
To be willing to undertake further training as necessary.
Communication
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Discretion and Compassion
High degree of integrity and able to maintain confidentiality with sensitive pastoral information.
Welcoming and compassionate.
Sympathetic to Christian ethos.
DESIRABLE
Understanding the role of the church in community.
Experience in an administrative role.
SAFEGUARDING
This position is subject to an appropriate level of DBS disclosure and safeguarding training.
How to apply
For an informal chat, more details or an application pack, contact the Revd Kirsty Wainwright, vicarabw@gmail.com, 07704 695 787.
The Job Description can be downloaded from our website.
Contact details
Name: Revd Kirsty Wainwright
Address: The Vicarage, Vicarage Road, Buntingford, SG9 9BH
Phone: 07704 695787
Email: vicarabw@gmail.com