Office Administrative Assistant Yeovil, England

Cam Vale Benefice

Full Time Yeovil, England 12.5 GBP HOURLY Today

Job description

The Office Administrator

The role of the Administrator to The Six Churches of Cam Vale is to facilitate the day-to-day administrative operations of the churches. The position requires a high degree of flexibility, where multi-tasking, sound decision-making, self-motivation and discretion are of prime importance.

Responsibilities

Manage parish correspondence, including post and email and co-ordinate parish mailings.
Act as first point of contact for enquiries.
Deal with statutory documents, including returns, banns certificates and various applications, ensuring that all files are kept up to date.
Provide administrative support for all matters relating to baptisms, weddings and funerals.
Banking of cheques for fees and recording on spreadsheet.
Preparing Quarterly Returns for distribution of fees
Circulation of church diary of parish services and events to meet magazine and newsletter deadlines.
Preparation of Rota of Services in conjunction with Churchwardens and members of the Ministry Team (including rector, when in place).
Update the parish website in co-operation with the website co-ordinator .
Attend Churchwardens' meetings and take Minutes - circulate same.
Perform other duties as requested by Churchwardens or members of the Ministry Team.
Maintain confidentiality of all information.
Keep office neat and orderly.

Skills/Qualifications

Computer literate and competent using Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise
Understanding the need for, and respect of, matters of confidentiality
Patience
Good telephone manner
The ability to work alone and be self-motivated
Able to manage the unexpected
Awareness of the legal requirements of Data Protection

The Administrator works at the hub of the Christian community so there is a need to be sensitive to Christian values. An understanding of church worship will be invaluable.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 9 per week

Salary: From £12.50 per hour

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