Project Administrator (Ormskirk)

Location: Ormskirk Deanery, opportunity for hybrid work. Some meetings across the area (own means of travel needed).

Context:

We are excited to be part of a new project in the Ormskirk area which seeks to bring together several Church of England parishes on many aspects of church life, change the way we organise ourselves at parish level, facilitate greater collaboration between congregations and streamline governance structures. The aim is to be more effective in providing more opportunities for people in the deanery to experience church and faith and for the church to serve the needs of the local community. This change project is called Fit for Mission., Job Summary: In this exciting 2-year role, you will provide efficient administration support to the Ormskirk Fit for Mission Team Lead and Navigation Team who co-ordinate this local project. Exceling at creating new systems and championing clear communication, you will be responsible for the collection, development and handling of data, as well as overseeing the co-ordination of events and meetings. Familiar with traditional and modern communication strategies, you are a confident, flexible and professional administrator with an eye for detail., Providing effective administrative support to the Change Facilitator, Team Lead and the Navigation team, you will be integral to the successful programme delivery. Some tasks included in your role are:

· Developing and implementing effective systems to communicate to church leaders, PCCs, change teams and church members in relation to Fit for Mission; this includes a new website and social media pages, events and meetings

· Scheduling meetings & producing agendas and minutes with a quick turn-around; collating the required documentation

· Helping to establish the future Support Services function

· Liaising with a range of team leads to feedback and keep the project on track

· Preparing documents and reports, proof reading and editing documents written by others

· Collecting and inputting measurement data and maintaining spreadsheets.

· Liaising with Finance, HR and other departments

· Providing data input support for local parish finance teams (training will be provided)Initiating and maintaining a digital filing system (SharePoint)

· Managing data in compliance with GDPR

· Other administrative tasks that are required to supporting the navigation team lead, portfolio leads, and change facilitator to achieve a successful and timely transition

There will be a requirement to occasionally attend meetings in other locations of the Diocese. You will therefore need your own method of transport. Drivers will need to have a full clean licence.

Pulled from the full job description

• Additional leave


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Flexible schedule


• Flexitime


• Free parking


• Health & wellbeing programme, You will be a part of a fun and friendly team with a shared sense of purpose


• 25 days annual leave pro-rata, plus up to 3 days over the Christmas period


• Non-contributory pension scheme with generous employer contributions (additional voluntary contributions may be made)


• Employee Assistance Programme giving you 24-hour access to support for your health and wellbeing


• A supportive culture that values work-life balance including flexible working around core hours in a 35-hour week


• Employee discount in Cathedral shop and bistro


• Free on-site parking at St James House, secure bike storage and easy access to public transport


Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Liverpool Diocese is committed to treating our whole community with dignity and respect. We desire to represent diverse identities within our community whether this be by race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or social background of each person to ensure they fulfil their potential within a proactive, loving and caring environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £9,518.00 per year

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave


• Company pension


• Flexitime


• Health & wellbeing programme


• On-site parking


• Sick pay


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday