Administrator

Community Base; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK is seeking a highly skilled Focal Ministry, Recruitment & Training Administrator to join their team in Hove. This exciting role involves providing administrative support to the Focal Ministry Officer, coordinating training pathways, and assisting with recruitment processes while ensuring compliance with Safer Recruitment standards. The position offers a salary of £27,066 per annum, flexible working arrangements, and enrolment into the Diocesan Pension Scheme. A strong background in administration and familiarity with Church of England structures is preferred.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Diocesan Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking and eye tests

Flexi-time and hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an administrator in a busy office environment.
• Experience with recruitment processes and training administration is essential.
• Familiarity with Church of England structures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Focal Ministry Officer.
• Co‑coordinate training pathways for Children, Youth & Families workers and Focal Ministers.
• Support diocesan recruitment processes, ensuring Safer Recruitment standards are met.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

MS Office proficiency

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and organised Focal Ministry, Recruitment & Training Administrator to join our team at Church House, Hove. This is an exciting opportunity to support Focal Ministry—a pioneering approach to church leadership that is central to our Diocesan Growth Strategy. You will also work closely with the HR team to deliver efficient recruitment and training administration across the diocese. This role is offered on a 4-year fixed term basis.

In this role, you will:

• Provide administrative support to the Focal Ministry Officer.
• Co‑coordinate training pathways for Children, Youth & Families workers and Focal Ministers.
• Support diocesan recruitment processes, ensuring Safer Recruitment standards are met.

What We’re Looking for:

• Proven experience as an administrator in a busy office environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Confident in using MS Office and managing electronic records.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• In sympathy with the aims and ethos of the Church of England.
• Experience with recruitment processes and training administration is essential.
• Familiarity with Church of England structures and a CIPD Level 3 qualification are desirable.

What we offer:

• A salary of £ £27,066 per annum
• Flexi‑time and hybrid working. The role is based at Church House, Hove with the opportunity to apply to use the DBF’s remote working policy to work from home for part of the week.
• Enrolment into the Diocesan Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and flexible employee contribution of between 0‑6%,
• 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 2 privilege days leave per year
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling, GP appointments, financial and legal support.
• Free parking at Church House, use of the ride to work scheme and free eye tests

As an employer, and as a Church House team, our mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.

Chichester DBF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.

Please apply on Pathways by midnight on 8th February 2026. Interviews will be held at Church House, Hove on 16th February 2026.