Parish Administrator in Pensnett

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Summary:

St Mark's Church in Pensnett, Dudley are seeking a dedicated and highly organised Administrator to join the team.

Location:

Pensnett

Salary:

£13.45 per hour

Hours:

12hrs shared between three mornings per week

Job description:

St Mark's Church in Pensnett, Dudley are seeking a dedicated and highly organised Administrator to join the team. Working closely with clergy, wardens, project staff and volunteers, you will help ensure that the parish office operates efficiently and effectively so that the Church's ministry can thrive.

You will have previous experience of an administrative role and be able to manage your own time, prioritise effectively and work independently. Attention to detail will be one of your strengths.

Your role will be to set up and ensure the smooth running of the parish office, communicating the worship and activities of the parish to the community and beyond.

This is an opportunity to join us at the start of this exciting new phase in the life of St Mark’s Church and you will be able to use your administrative and organisational gifts to make a real difference. You’ll be part of a friendly, faith-based team committed to sharing the love of Christ as we engage with our community. The role offers flexibility, a supportive working environment, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to our shared mission.

You must be competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the postholder will be expected to act at all times with due consideration for others, and in a manner befitting their position as an employee of the parish. An understanding of safeguarding and data privacy in a church context are also highly desirable.

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Closing date:

18th September, 2026 at 12:00

Interviews held week commencing:

28th September, 2026

Further information:

For more information, please contact the Revd Chris Smith at chris@stmarkspensnett.org

Safeguarding statement:

The Church of England is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. In the Diocese of Worcester, we follow and are committed to the Church of England's House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount. We acknowledge that everyone has a part to play in this, whatever their role.

Diversity statement:

The Church of England is for everyone, and it is a priority for us to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole diocese. We welcome all applications from interested and suitably qualified people, and particularly welcome applications from those of UK minority ethnic / global majority heritage and people with disabilities.