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Church Buildings Team Administrator

Closing date:	12 January 2026
Contact:	HR
Location:	Chelmsford

Working hours: Full-time 35 hours per week

Salary: £27,300 to £29,918, subject to qualifications and experience

Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working, 11% non-contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday (15 days pro rata) rising to 29 (17.5 days pro rata) after five years’ service.

ROLE DUTIES

Provide full administrative support for the Church Buildings Team, in particular the DAC Secretary and the Net Carbon Zero Officer.
Attend meetings of the Diocesan Advisory Committee and handle administrative tasks associated with the meeting, including arranging meeting dates, taking minutes, circulating papers and maintaining the additional matters list.
Manage the DAC team inbox, liaising with parish clergy and officers, archdeacons and the diocesan registry over matters relating to faculty and list B applications.
Maintain the programme of Quinquennial Inspections of church buildings in the Diocese, including; a database of inspections, dates of previous inspections, issuing annual reminders and monitoring its progress, assisting with the appointment of new authorised inspectors and maintaining their contact details.

CRITERIA

Experience of successfully handling administration tasks and processes, ideally in a multi-faceted team environmental
Experience of and the ability to manage complex meeting requirements that demand a high level of systematic administration, procedural efficiency, and close attention to detail.
Strong customer focus, with experience of and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
A collaborative and approachable team member, able to work closely with colleagues to ensure tasks are delivered effectively within the team

For more information please see the job description, and to apply please complete the below application form and return to jobs@chelmsford.anglican.org

Closing Date: 12 January 2026

Interview Date: 20 January 2026

We reserve the right to invite candidates for preliminary interviews.

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