Posted on: Thursday 16 July 2026 | Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance
Easton, Norwich
Part‑time – 28 hours per week
Salary: £24,275 pa (pro rata of £30,344)
The Diocese is looking for someone to provide efficient and effective administrative and secretarial support to the Director of Mission and Ministry (DMM) and the Diocesan Director of Ordinands and IME2 (DDO).
You will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the processes relating to vocations, ordinand training and curates’ development programmes, acting as a key point of contact for candidates and stakeholders. Alongside this, you will contribute to the work of the wider Mission and Ministry Team and help deliver excellent service to clergy, parish representatives and visitors.
What We’re Looking For
- Possesses exceptional organisational skills and can effectively manage competing priorities
- Can handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Builds positive working relationships with people at all levels.
- Is adaptable, proactive and able to work independently and collaboratively.
- An understanding of, or a willingness to learn about, the structures and processes of the Church of England.
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 (pro-rata).
- Additional leave after five years’ service (pro-rata).
- Pension scheme.
- Hybrid working.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunities to develop within a purpose‑driven organisation.
Closing date: Monday 3 August 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 11 August 2026
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How to apply
If you are an organised and enthusiastic administrator who enjoys supporting others and want to be part of a great team, we’d love to hear from you.
Appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK.
As part of the recruitment process we will review your social media profile.
To apply please send your completed application form and confidential declaration form to hr@dioceseofnorwich.org
Note that all applicants must complete our Equality and Diversity Form which you can find at the following link: Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement for Applicants
As part of our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, we ask all applicants to complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form. This information helps us understand the diversity of people who apply to work with us and supports our efforts to create an inclusive and representative workforce.
Completion of the form is compulsory, and all information is treated with the highest level of confidentiality. All applications are checked to ensure this form has been completed before they are forwarded for shortlisting.
Responses are viewed only by our HR team and are anonymised before any analysis is carried out. The data is never shared with shortlisting or interview panels, and it plays no part in the recruitment decision.
We use this anonymised statistical information to:
• Monitor the diversity of applicants for each role and across the organisation
• Identify areas where we can improve our recruitment practices
• Ensure we are meeting our commitments to fairness, equality and inclusion
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