Mission Operations Administrator

Full‑time – 35 hours per week (ability to work some Saturdays each month is essential)
Fixed term contract for five years
Salary: £26,912 pa

Are you an experienced administrator with a passion for supporting meaningful projects and helping them thrive?  Would you like to use your skills and giftings to make a difference in Norfolk? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a significant moment in the life of the Diocese of Norwich. As we embark on a journey of shared renewal through STREAMS, we’re looking for someone who wants to play a key part in making that vision a reality. Working closely with the Mission Operations Manager and the wider Mission and Ministry team, you’ll help bring people together, coordinate activity and keep the programme moving forward, enabling churches across Norfolk and Waveney to flourish.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing comprehensive administrative support, including diary management and correspondence.
• Coordinating meetings, workshops, training sessions and events.
• Preparing agendas, papers and accurate meeting minutes.
• Maintaining project documentation, action logs and programme records.
• Supporting data collection, monitoring and reporting activities.
• Assisting with communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Updating STREAMS webpages and digital content alongside communications colleagues.
• Acting as a key point of contact for enquiries.
• Supporting outreach activities and visits across the Diocese.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience in an administrative, coordination or operational support role.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 applications.
• Experience coordinating meetings and events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience producing accurate minutes, reports and documentation.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Who We Are

The Parish Support Team at the Diocese of Norwich works to serve churches, schools and chaplaincies across Norfolk and Waveney. We value kindness, respect, collaboration and continuous improvement, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, of all faiths and none.

What We Offer

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• Additional leave after five years’ service.
• Pension scheme.
• Hybrid working (up to two days per week from home).
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities to develop within a purpose‑driven organisation.