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Work with us as we support local church communities and the spreading of the Gospel across the Archdiocese of Liverpool.

Current vacancies

Archdiocese

Parish Administrator at St Edward the Confessor, Wigan

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced administrator to manage the Parish Hub, working closely with the parish priest, Father Georgio Miles.

The Hub is responsible for providing a single point of contact for the parish for all routine matters.  The postholder will be expected to lead and monitor the volunteer team members . This is a permanent position, 15 hours per week , to be discussed at interview stage  

Salary is £11,357.14 per annum (FTE £26,500)

5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata), a pension scheme and other benefits are available.

About the Role

The Parish Administrator will provide high-quality administrative and financial support to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day parish operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining

parish registers, parish admin and issuing certificates for baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other sacramental records. Producing weekly newsletters, liasising with parishioners, contractors and

Archdiocesan Officers.

The successful candidate will also be required to use accounting software, experience in Xero preferred.

We are seeking a candidate who:

  • Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Has proven experience in a similar administrative role involving a wide range of financial and administrative tasks.
  • Is proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Has the ability to work Independently, without supervision to manage parish diary’s and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Is able to display discretion, confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
  • Can monitor statutory compliance matters e.g. Gas, fire alarm systems, legionella, asbestos

Closing date:

July 16, 2026

Interview dates

At present, we have no career vacancies. Please check back in the future for updates.

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher, St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Wigan

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly with the school.

The governors of St Richard’s Catholic Primary School, wish to invite applications from practising Catholics with successful senior leadership and management experience for the post of Deputy Head to join the School’s Leadership and Management team at this well-established and happy school.              

Closing date:

September 7, 2026

Interview dates

At present, we have no career vacancies. Please check back in the future for updates.

Archdiocese

Parish Administrator at St Edward the Confessor, Wigan

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced administrator to manage the Parish Hub, working closely with the parish priest, Father Georgio Miles.

The Hub is responsible for providing a single point of contact for the parish for all routine matters.  The postholder will be expected to lead and monitor the volunteer team members . This is a permanent position, 15 hours per week , to be discussed at interview stage  

Salary is £11,357.14 per annum (FTE £26,500)

5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata), a pension scheme and other benefits are available.

About the Role

The Parish Administrator will provide high-quality administrative and financial support to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day parish operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining

parish registers, parish admin and issuing certificates for baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other sacramental records. Producing weekly newsletters, liasising with parishioners, contractors and

Archdiocesan Officers.

The successful candidate will also be required to use accounting software, experience in Xero preferred.

We are seeking a candidate who:

  • Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Has proven experience in a similar administrative role involving a wide range of financial and administrative tasks.
  • Is proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Has the ability to work Independently, without supervision to manage parish diary’s and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Is able to display discretion, confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
  • Can monitor statutory compliance matters e.g. Gas, fire alarm systems, legionella, asbestos

Closing date:

July 16, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher, St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Wigan

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly with the school.

The governors of St Richard’s Catholic Primary School, wish to invite applications from practising Catholics with successful senior leadership and management experience for the post of Deputy Head to join the School’s Leadership and Management team at this well-established and happy school.              

Closing date:

September 7, 2026

Interview dates

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Why work here?

It is an exciting time to be joining the archdiocese as we are go through a period of change and implement our pastoral plan. Everyone who works here is involved in the meaningful work of our mission, sharing the good news of Jesus.

Our pay and benefits

The archdiocese matches employee contributions up to 6% of their pensionable salary and give generous annual leave allowance. Other benefits include a pension salary sacrifice scheme, death in service scheme (subject to criteria), discounted gym memberships and access to a 24/7 counselling scheme.

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