Project Administrator in Leicester

Join the Diocese of Leicester as our Project Administrator. Are you a highly organised and proactive administrator who enjoys supporting teams, coordinating information, and helping projects run smoothly? The Diocese of Leicester is seeking a dedicated Project Administrator to support our decade long Resourcing Churches programme as it enters its final two years. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a transformative programme that has already established 25 new worshipping communities and welcomed over 700 new worshippers across Leicester and Leicestershire.

About The Role

As Project Administrator, you will play a key role within the Programme Management team, providing administrative support to ensure effective delivery of the Resourcing Churches project. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing administration for the Joint Programme Board, including minute taking and collating papers.
• Coordinating a range of meetings and events, such as Hub meetings and Community of Practice residential gatherings, including invitations, attendance tracking, venue liaison, document circulation, and logistics.
• Liaising with Resourcing Church leaders and officers to request, gather, and collate project information and reporting.
• Managing general administrative duties such as responding to correspondence, greeting visitors, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the smooth functioning of the team.
• Upholding safeguarding, data protection, and health & safety standards in line with Diocesan policies.

What We're Looking For

You will bring strong organisation, communication, and IT capability, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast paced environment. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade C or above).
• Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and confidence with data.
• Willingness to learn new systems such as SharePoint and Canva.
• Ability to work with numerical data and project reporting processes.
• Excellent organisational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• A friendly and confident approach to engaging with a wide range of people.
• Initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Trustworthiness, reliability, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Alignment with the values and purposes of the Church of England and the Diocese of Leicester.
• A willingness to learn, grow, and contribute as part of a team.

Why join us?

• Be part of a supportive, purpose led team helping churches and communities flourish.
• Hybrid working options (at least 50% office based).
• Generous pension: 10% employer contribution.
• Annual leave: 25 days pro rata plus bank holidays.
• Work that makes a meaningful difference across the Diocese.

How To Apply

Applications should be submitted via Pathways. Closing Date: Monday 16th February at 12 noon. Interview Date: 25th February, at St Martin's House, Leicester. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Luke Fogg – 07749 124 351.

The Diocese of Leicester, part of the Church of England, is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. We follow the Church of England's Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance. We believe that safeguarding is everybody's business.

We particularly welcome applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage candidates, especially those of Black descent, who are currently under represented in our organisation. This post is subject to a Basic DBS check and proof of the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship.