Contact Tina Young | 028 7032 6600 | [email protected]
Parish Support Officer - Full Time | North Coast Area
Key Details:
- Covering Portstewart, Portrush & Coleraine Parishes
- Monday to Friday
- Permanent | 35 Hours per Week
- £14.04 per Hour
About the Role:
Support the parish communities of Portstewart, Portrush and Coleraine. Based across the three parish offices, the successful candidate will provide confidential, efficient and effective administrative and secretarial support to the Parish Priest, while assisting parishioners, visitors and volunteers in the day-to-day life of the parishes.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines administration, communication, organisation and community engagement, helping to ensure the smooth running of parish activities and services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Parish Priest.
- Act as a welcoming first point of contact for parishioners and visitors.
- Maintain parish records including Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage and Funeral registers.
- Support the administration of sacramental programmes and parish events.
- Manage diaries, appointments and parish calendars.
- Prepare and distribute parish newsletters, bulletins and communications.
- Maintain parish records, filing systems and databases in line with GDPR requirements.
- Assist with parish social media, website content and routine communications.
- Organise meetings, agendas, minutes and follow-up actions.
- Support parish committees, groups and volunteers.
- Assist with ordering supplies and coordinating maintenance and contractor requirements.
- Contribute to the effective day-to-day operation of the parish offices.
Criteria:
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in an administrative or secretarial role.
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience maintaining databases and electronic records.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to work independently and use initiative.
- A professional, friendly and approachable manner.
- An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion.
- The ability to build positive working relationships with parishioners, clergy and colleagues.
- A commitment to supporting the mission and values of the Diocese of Down and Connor.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Tina on 028 7032 6600 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.