Job - Church Administrator

We are seeking a gifted and skilled Administrator to support the life and ministry of our church. Based from our church office and working closely with the church elders and trustees, the post-holder will supervise and facilitate the church’s operations and be a key point of contact within the church and the wider community.

Key responsibilities

Administration & Office Management

Manage church email accounts and information systems (eg Google Workspace, ChurchSuite and Mailchimp).

Be the primary contact for general enquiries from the public, congregation, volunteers, deacons, landlords (eg Peak District National Park), network churches and mission partners.

Coordinate Sunday rotas and volunteer teams, including supporting recruitment and training where necessary.

Prepare and distribute Sunday service materials (eg Keynote, song lyrics and orders of service).

Submit songs to SongSelect weekly and ensure CCLI compliance.

Help maintain and communicate the church calendar.

Coordinate and communicate agendas and record, distribute and track minutes and matters arising from formal meetings - for elders, deacons, trustees and members.

Maintain central records, files, policies and key documents (eg meeting minutes and safeguarding documents).

Assist in maintaining compliance with GDPR, safeguarding, health and safety and food hygiene regulations.

Ensure that all the Charity Commission policies are reviewed and updated appropriately by the Trustees (usually annually).

Bookings

Book external venues eg PDNP, Actihire (Lady Manners School) and Calver Village Hall for office space, Sunday services and church events etc.

Handle ongoing and ad hoc bookings and venue changes, including church lunches and special meetings.

Financial

Make purchases on behalf of the church (eg Amazon and other suppliers).

Reconcile transactions and upload receipts on QuickBooks.

Attend finance team meetings and support the production of the annual budget.

Communication

Support the planning and promotion of church-wide events (eg carol services, partner visits, Peak Kids Summer Club and Hope Explored).

Coordinate logistics for special church activities, including venue bookings and volunteer management.

Person Specification

Essential

A Christian faith and commitment to the values and mission of our church.

Strong administrative, organisational and communication skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload independently.

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

High attention to detail and follow-through.

A servant-hearted approach and ability to work well with volunteers and staff.

Desirable

Previous experience in church or charity administration.

Familiarity with GDPR, safeguarding and basic compliance matters.

Confident using digital tools (Google Workspace, Stripe, Mailchimp, ChurchSuite, QuickBooks etc.).

Design and media experience (creative design tools, social media platforms and video editing tools).

other details

Hours

18 hours per week .

Occasional evening or weekend work may be required (eg church meetings or Sunday support) and the hours will be flexible to accommodate this.

Salary

£13,440 pa

To Apply for this role

Please send your CV and a short covering letter explaining your interest in the role to David Moss: david@peaktrinity.org.

Closing date for applications

26th September.

Interviews will take place in Bakewell during the week commencing 6th October.

Start date

1st January 2026 but may be earlier by negotiation to overlap with existing staff.