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For Education vacancies, please go to https://www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/departments/education/vacancies/
Download a general application form here: Recruitment Application Form
Current vacancies
Parish Administrator for the linked parishes of Our Lady Immaculate, Holy Name and St Augustine – Chelmsford
A vacancy has arisen for a Parish Administrator, with financial experience, to provide administrative and financial support to the Parish Office by implementing and maintaining office systems, processes and procedures and delivering a welcoming, appropriate service to those attending the parish office. The role be based at Rochester House, New London Road, Chelmsford , CM2 0DT.
The post will be full time working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The salary is £14.50 per hour
The full job description is available on our website www.dioceseofbrentwood.net/diocese/working-for-us
The closing date for applications is 26 January 2026 and we will then invite suitable applicants to interview.
If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV and/or completed application form to [email protected] or by post to The presbytery, Beardsley Drive, Springfield, CM1 6GQ.
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Parish Finance Administrator – Southend
A vacancy has arisen for a parish finance administrator at the Southend parish of The Sacred Heart and St John Fisher.
All applicants should have good administrative and finance skills, although training will be given.
The post will be part-time working six hours per week – (working pattern tbc).
The salary is £12.60 per hour
The closing date for applications is 9 February 2026 and suitable applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV to [email protected]
Job description: Parish Finance Administrator – Southend Oct 25
Parish Administrator – Our Lady of Compassion, Upton Park
A vacancy has arisen for a parish administrator to work alongside our experienced parish administrator, to provide administrative support services to the parish office and a welcoming, appropriate service to those attending the parish office.
The post will be part-time working 10 hours per week – (10-12pm Monday – Friday).
The salary is £13.85 per hour
The closing date for applications is 12pm on 31 January 2026 and we will then invite suitable applicants to interview.
If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please send your CV by email to [email protected]
Job description: Parish Administrator – Upton Park 2026
Parish Administrator – Our Lady of Good Counsel, Wickford
A vacancy has arisen for a Parish Administrator, with financial experience, to provide administrative and financial support to the Parish Office by implementing and maintaining office systems, processes and procedures and delivering a welcoming, appropriate service to those attending the parish office.
The post will be part-time working 16 hours per week – (working pattern to be agreed with the parish priest).
The salary is £12.60 per hour
The closing date for applications is 12pm on 9th January 2026 and we will then invite suitable applicants to interview.
If you have any queries or if you would like to apply, please complete the Diocesan application form and email to [email protected]
Job description: Parish Administrator – Wickford
Catholic Education Service
National Project Co-ordinator
The Bishops’ national Leadership and Governance strategy is one of the major projects that the Catholic Education Service has been commissioned to undertake by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. This role is an opportunity to build on the strong foundations of the national programme and what is already being delivered across England and Wales and to develop this further alongside the key partners: the four Catholic Universities, Catholic Trusts and the dioceses, to enhance formation and embrace the national strategy.
The Catholic Education Service is therefore looking to appoint a National Project Co-ordinator (0.6FTE) to work with key partners towards developing a One-Church strategy for Catholic Education and adult faith formation in schools. This person will act as a catalyst to help form, nourish and sustain leaders of Catholic education which will involve collaboration both nationally and across the four regions. The post is open to individuals either as an employment opportunity or as part of a secondment.
Purpose:
• To support a One-Church strategy for Catholic Education and adult faith formation in schools
• To support ongoing formation for CEOs, trust board directors and governors
• To support aspiring head teachers and those in leadership roles
• To support ITT recruitment and recruitment of RE teachers
• To support and develop relationships with key external partners
Location: flexible
Salary: £45,000 (pro rata)
Hours: 0.6 FTE flexible working
Contract type: Fixed Term (one year, renewable for further year, grant-funded)
This role will involve some travel throughout England and Wales as well as attendance at meetings held in London. Normal work-related expenses will be paid.
How to apply:
Applicants must confirm their right to work in the UK and forward a full CV and covering letter illustrating their skills and motivation for this role to: [email protected]
Closing date for applications is Thursday, 6 March 2025
Interviews will take place on Friday, 14 March 2025
For further information please contact Catherine Bryan: [email protected]
Job description: 30.25 Attachment CES National Project Coordinator