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Appointment Type: Part Time; Permanent
Working hours: 11 hours per week to be worked between Monday and Friday each week, though some flexibility will be required and can be offered. Working Pattern to be discussed and agreed with Parish Priest.
Location: St Ann’s Presbytery, 64-66 Burlington Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancs OL6 7DG
Salary & benefits: £14.13 per hour, 55 hours holidays (which equates to 5 weeks) plus statutory bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days (subject to pro-rata for part-time employees).
About: The Parish of Holy Cross & St Helen are looking for a Parish Administrator to provide administrative support to the Parish including office administration and basic accounting duties (training provided).
What we are looking for: We are looking for a person with excellent organisational skills who can work well and effectively within a small team, including volunteers. They will be able to undertake a variety of administrative tasks competently and efficiently and be able to prioritise activities to meet deadlines.
What you will need: The successful candidate will have experience of Microsoft Office and ideally have experience as an administrator in a responsible position. They will be trustworthy with the ability to work with complete discretion and confidentiality and have a friendly and professional manner.
Safeguarding: The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service and barred list checks will be undertaken for working with children and vulnerable adults. All employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
They must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found at http://www.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk/national-safeguarding-standards/national-safeguarding-policy
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on 18th June 2026
Interviews will take place on 23rd June 2026.
If you have any queries about the role or application process please contact HR: HR@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or on 0161 8172219
Job Description and Person Specification
Appointment Type: Term time, Part time, Fixed term for 12 months
Working hours: 15 hours per week, 35 weeks per year, paid over 12 monthly installments including holiday compensation
Location: Wardley Hall, Laudato Si’ Centre (inc. the walled garden & and woodland)
Salary and benefits: £9,287.25 (actual – £15.25 per hour), + 5.6 weeks holiday compensation meaning the postholder will be paid for 40.6 weeks per year in 12 monthly installments. Holidays may not be taken during term time.
Are you passionate about the environment, outdoor learning and helping children and young people discover how they can care for our common home?
The Diocese of Salford is looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and organised person to support the delivery of environmental learning activities at the Laudato Si’ Centre, based at Wardley Hall. This is a rewarding opportunity to help pupils, school groups, parishes and community visitors connect with nature, explore creation and take part in meaningful outdoor activities.
Working alongside the Head of Environment, Environment and Learning Officer, and Gardener and Wellbeing Coordinator, you will support planned sessions in the walled garden, woodland and outdoor classroom. You will help set up activities, support small groups during school visits, encourage participation and help create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
About the role: The role will focus particularly on supporting outdoor activities with school groups, helping pupils and students engage with learning linked to care for creation and the mission of the Laudato Si’ Centre. Activities may take place in the walled garden, woodland, outdoor classroom and wider gardens across Wardley Hall.
What we are looking for: We are looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, communicates well with children and adults, and has a genuine interest in supporting environmental learning. You will be caring, positive, reliable and well organised, with the confidence to support pupils and students as they take part in practical activities.
Previous experience in an education or learning setting is essential. Experience of environmental or community projects, knowledge of Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’ encyclical, or awareness of the National Curriculum would be helpful but is not essential.
What we offer: A unique opportunity to support environmental education in a beautiful outdoor setting. The chance to work with children, young people, schools, parishes and community groups. A supportive team committed to caring for creation and promoting the mission of the Laudato Si’ Centre. Meaningful work rooted in learning, faith, hospitality and care for our common home.
Safeguarding: This role involves frequent unsupervised activity with children and is therefore subject to an enhanced disclosure with a check against the barred list for children. The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable groups and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Employees must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found at http://www.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk/national- safeguarding-standards/national-safeguarding-policy
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Tuesday 30th June 2026
If you have any queries about the role or application process please contact HR: HR@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or on 0161 8172219
Job Description and Person Specification
