Receptionist and Business Support Officer

Salary: £25,375 (FTE 29,605)

Location: London Diocesan House, Causton Street (on-site)

Working hours: 8:00am to 16:30pm

Contract type: Permanent, part-time (30 hours/week across four days, with Friday as a mandatory working day)

Closing date: 12 July 2026

Interview date: 27 July 2026

Job Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key front‑facing role at the heart of the London Diocesan Fund, helping to create a warm, professional welcome for staff, visitors and partners. As Receptionist and Business Support Officer, you will combine reception, office services and finance support, contributing to an efficient, safe and welcoming workplace that supports the wider mission and values of the Diocese of London. Through excellent service, attention to detail and a proactive approach, the postholder will:

• Act as a professional first point of contact for staff, visitors, contractors and members of the public.
• Support building access arrangements, reception resources, mail handling, room bookings and meeting room preparation.
• Manage day‑to‑day office supplies and report maintenance issues as required.
• Provide administrative support for key health and safety processes, including lone working arrangements, first aid and fire marshal coordination.
• Contribute to finance operations through invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliation, payment query resolution and accurate record keeping.
• Help maintain a safe, efficient, well‑organised and welcoming working environment that supports effective service delivery across the LDF.

Person Specification

• Empathy with the mission and values of the Diocese
• Experience as an administrator
• IT proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail in data management and record handling
• Customer service experience, in person, on the telephone and in writing
• Right to work in the UK

About the London Diocesan Fund

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises around 400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under‑represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Safeguarding

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits of working with us

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

Our Mission and Values

At the London Diocesan Fund, our mission is: “To support, serve and resource all parts of the Diocese of London in enabling every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ.” Our values shape how we work, make decisions, and support one another. We are looking for someone who reflects these in their approach:

• Confident – We work with clarity, competence and discipline to make timely, transparent decisions that benefit those we serve.
• Compassionate – We act with empathy, dignity and fairness, placing people at the heart of our work and responding with care.
• Creative – We approach challenges with openness and curiosity, creating space for new ideas and better ways of working.
• Connected – We communicate openly so everyone experiences one joined‑up LDF, where relationships and collaboration shape how we work.

To apply

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and Job Description when answering the application questions. Applications close on 12th July and in-person interviews will be held on 27th July.