Job Description

The Diocese of Guildford is seeking a proactive Administrator who has good attention to detail to join our Central Administration Team.
The Administration Team provides efficient and flexible administrative services to Church House Guildford (CHG) leaders and teams. In this varied role, the Administrator (Property/Mission) will be the first point of contact for administration services, supporting both the Property team and Mission teams.

*Some of the Key Responsibilities

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+ Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth and efficient operations

+ Respond to maintenance and repair requests from diocesan property residents
+ Oversee moves in and out of Diocesan Property by incumbents and tenants
+ Assist the Director of Mission to facilitate the Ministerial Development Review process
+ Support the Director of Ordinands with the appraisal process for curates
+ Assist with coordinating titles for curates and Ordinands
+ Manage the Administration team mailbox and calendar.

*Qualifications and Experience

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+ Minimum A-level education or equivalent

+ Proven experience in a professional environment, such as a charity or public sector environment
+ Proven ability to collaborate and contribute effectively as part of a team.
+ Ability to proactively manage and prioritise tasks
+ Superb attention to detail and accuracy
+ Experience in the use of technology with the ability to adapt to new software, systems and processes
+ Experience of handling highly confidential information with discretion and care.

Personal Attributes:+ Proven ability to build credibility and respect, fostering strong working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues and stakeholders
+ Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral
+ Capable of working independently while also being a supportive team member.

Please refer to the attached for the full details of the responsibilities of the

Administrator (Property/Mission)

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JD Administrator (Property_Mission) July 2025.pdf

Benefits of the role include:+ Competitive salary within the Charity Sector.
+ A 10% non-contributory pension scheme
+ Life assurance provision of 3x annual salary
+ 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays increasing to 26 days after the first year.
+ Employee assistance programme
+ Ongoing learning and development opportunities

If this opportunity excites you and you meet the criteria, we would love to hear from you!
Submit your CV along with a detailed supporting statement (cover letter), outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. The supporting statement is an essential part of the application process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered.

We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.

We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as it is essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date, it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.