Parish Administrator, Maidenhead & Twyford
Parish Administrator
Salary: £14,040.00 per annum (FTE £26,325)
Contract: Fixed Term (12 months), Part-time, 20 hours per week.
Location: Based at St Joseph's Presbytery, 36 Cookham Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 7EG
Please note, some out of office hours and occasional travel may be required across the Diocese.
As Parish Administrator, you will be the welcoming and professional first point of contact for Holy Family Parish, providing high-quality administrative and organisational support across the churches of St Joseph’s, St Thomas More and St Elizabeth’s. You will ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the parish office, enabling clergy, volunteers and parish teams to deliver pastoral care, services and parish activities effectively.
Working closely with the Priest in Charge and key parish volunteers (including finance and website support), you will coordinate diaries and parish communications, maintain accurate records and registers, support sacramental programmes and clergy-led services (including baptisms, weddings and funerals), and help ensure parish processes are well-managed, compliant and confidential (including GDPR and safeguarding administration). You will also support practical parish operations such as office systems, rotas, and coordination of property and facilities matters, helping to create an organised and supportive environment for the parish community.
This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.
Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.
For a detailed Job Description, Person Specification and more information about this role, please click on the links at the end of this advert.
Applicant Information
Employee benefits include 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata), free life assurance and employee wellbeing programme, and contributory pension scheme.
If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
Come and be part of our mission!
How to Apply
Please apply via the link or send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation in applying to recruitment@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk. Please state ‘Parish Administrator, Maidenhead’ in the subject line of your email.
The closing date for applications is 24th May 2026 at 11.59pm.
We encourage an early application as we may close this advertisement at our discretion before the date stated, if a high number of applicants apply.
You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.
The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.