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Current vacancies

Archdiocese

Parish Administrator at St Gregory, Chorley

An opportunity is available for an experienced Parish Administrator (Admin and Finance) to work within the offices and presbytery with Reverend Graeme Dunne of St Gregory Church, Weld Bank Lane, Chorley, PR7 3NW. The successful candidate will be required to work closely with Father Graeme and other members of the presbytery.

This is a part-time permanent position, working 28 hours per week over 4 days on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday working 9am to 4.30pm.

The salary is £19,400 per annum (FTE £24.250).

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and pension scheme are available. The successful candidate will be required to provide high quality support in all aspects of the day-to-day administration and financial tasks to include maintaining parish registers, recording income and expenditure and managing petty cash and updating websites. Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications.

Applicants should also have; experience of working in a similar role dealing with a broad range of administrative tasks, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work unsupervised.

Experience of implementing new administrative processes and knowledge of local parish community would be advantageous.

Closing date:

October 29, 2025

Interview dates

Parish
Archdiocese

Parish Administrator at St Austin and St Teresa, St Helens

An opportunity is available for an experienced Parish Administrator (Admin and Finance) to work within the presbytery office alongside Reverend Martin Kershaw at St Teresa’s Presbytery, Devon Street, St Helens, WA10 4HX. The successful candidate will be required to work closely with Father Martin and other members of the Parish including volunteers.

This is a part-time permanent position working 8 hours per week - 2 hours per day over 4 days on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The salary is £5,600 per annum (FTE £24,250).

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and 2 complimentary days holiday, pension scheme plus other benefits are available.

The successful candidate will be required to provide high quality support in all aspects of the day-to-day administration and financial tasks to include maintaining parish registers, recording income and expenditure and managing petty cash and updating websites. Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications.

Applicants should also have experience of working in a similar role dealing with a broad range of administrative tasks, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work unsupervised. Experience of implementing new administrative processes and knowledge of local parish community would be advantageous.

Closing date:

October 28, 2025

Interview dates

Archdiocese

Parish Housekeeper at St Clare and St Hugh, Sefton Park

An opportunity is available for an experienced Parish Housekeeper to work at the premises of Reverend Canon Aidan Prescott VG at St Clare and St Hugh Presbytery, Arundel Avenue, Sefton Park, Liverpool, L17 2AU. The successful candidate will be required to work closely with Father Aidan and other parish staff.

This is a part-time permanent post, with ability to work 2 days per week between the core hours of 10am and 3pm. Hours and days can be negotiated with Fr Aidan at interview.

The salary is £3931.20 per annum (FTE £22,932.00).

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and pension scheme are available.

The successful candidate will be required to provide an efficient and comprehensive cleaning service to the Presbytery whilst ensuring a pleasant, safe and welcoming environment to all those who visit.

Applicants should also have; previous experience of working in a similar role dealing with cleaning within a domestic, voluntary or paid role. The ability to work with other people within the premises and a working knowledge of appropriate usage of cleaning products for different materials is a must. An appreciation of the confidentiality of the job is also needed whilst experience of laundering religious vestments would be advantageous.

Closing date:

October 30, 2025

Interview dates

Finance
Archdiocese

Director of Finance

This role is being recruited externally. Please click the below for more information on how you can apply.

The Archdiocese of Liverpool is seeking a Director of Finance to lead our finance function through the next stage of transformation.

This is a pivotal and high-profile role with real influence across strategic, operational, and pastoral planning, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Archbishop and senior leadership.

This is not a routine finance leadership post. It calls for someone with strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and a deep sense of purpose. You’ll bring both technical rigour and human warmth, able to modernise systems, engage with complexity and help shape a sustainable future for the Church’s mission.

Whether you come from a commercial or charity background, this is an opportunity to use your skills for genuine societal impact. You’ll find a committed team, strong foundations and a chance to make a meaningful difference, not just to finance, but to people and communities.

Closing date:

November 19, 2025

Interview dates

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

Schools

Teacher Upper Key Stage 2, St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School, Knowsley (maternity cover/secondment opportunity)

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

The Governing Body of St Michael & All Angels Catholic Primary invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced teachers to join the school to work under the supervision of the Senior Leadership Team.

 

Candidates must be good or outstanding classroom practitioners with high expectations for work and behaviour who are able to work in a team which will plan and deliver an inclusive curriculum.

Closing date:

November 10, 2025

Interview dates

Schools

Headteacher, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, St Helens

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

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated practising Catholic to lead their school in the next exciting stage of its journey.

For more information, including how you can apply, click below.

Closing date:

January 9, 2026

Interview dates

January 22 & 23, 2026

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

Schools

Teacher Upper Key Stage 2, St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School, Knowsley (maternity cover/secondment opportunity)

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

The Governing Body of St Michael & All Angels Catholic Primary invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced teachers to join the school to work under the supervision of the Senior Leadership Team.

 

Candidates must be good or outstanding classroom practitioners with high expectations for work and behaviour who are able to work in a team which will plan and deliver an inclusive curriculum.

Closing date:

November 10, 2025

Interview dates

Archdiocese

Parish Administrator at St Gregory, Chorley

An opportunity is available for an experienced Parish Administrator (Admin and Finance) to work within the offices and presbytery with Reverend Graeme Dunne of St Gregory Church, Weld Bank Lane, Chorley, PR7 3NW. The successful candidate will be required to work closely with Father Graeme and other members of the presbytery.

This is a part-time permanent position, working 28 hours per week over 4 days on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday working 9am to 4.30pm.

The salary is £19,400 per annum (FTE £24.250).

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and pension scheme are available. The successful candidate will be required to provide high quality support in all aspects of the day-to-day administration and financial tasks to include maintaining parish registers, recording income and expenditure and managing petty cash and updating websites. Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications.

Applicants should also have; experience of working in a similar role dealing with a broad range of administrative tasks, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work unsupervised.

Experience of implementing new administrative processes and knowledge of local parish community would be advantageous.

Closing date:

October 29, 2025

Interview dates

Parish
Archdiocese

Parish Administrator at St Austin and St Teresa, St Helens

An opportunity is available for an experienced Parish Administrator (Admin and Finance) to work within the presbytery office alongside Reverend Martin Kershaw at St Teresa’s Presbytery, Devon Street, St Helens, WA10 4HX. The successful candidate will be required to work closely with Father Martin and other members of the Parish including volunteers.

This is a part-time permanent position working 8 hours per week - 2 hours per day over 4 days on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The salary is £5,600 per annum (FTE £24,250).

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and 2 complimentary days holiday, pension scheme plus other benefits are available.

The successful candidate will be required to provide high quality support in all aspects of the day-to-day administration and financial tasks to include maintaining parish registers, recording income and expenditure and managing petty cash and updating websites. Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications.

Applicants should also have experience of working in a similar role dealing with a broad range of administrative tasks, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work unsupervised. Experience of implementing new administrative processes and knowledge of local parish community would be advantageous.

Closing date:

October 28, 2025

Interview dates

Archdiocese

Parish Housekeeper at St Clare and St Hugh, Sefton Park

An opportunity is available for an experienced Parish Housekeeper to work at the premises of Reverend Canon Aidan Prescott VG at St Clare and St Hugh Presbytery, Arundel Avenue, Sefton Park, Liverpool, L17 2AU. The successful candidate will be required to work closely with Father Aidan and other parish staff.

This is a part-time permanent post, with ability to work 2 days per week between the core hours of 10am and 3pm. Hours and days can be negotiated with Fr Aidan at interview.

The salary is £3931.20 per annum (FTE £22,932.00).

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and pension scheme are available.

The successful candidate will be required to provide an efficient and comprehensive cleaning service to the Presbytery whilst ensuring a pleasant, safe and welcoming environment to all those who visit.

Applicants should also have; previous experience of working in a similar role dealing with cleaning within a domestic, voluntary or paid role. The ability to work with other people within the premises and a working knowledge of appropriate usage of cleaning products for different materials is a must. An appreciation of the confidentiality of the job is also needed whilst experience of laundering religious vestments would be advantageous.

Closing date:

October 30, 2025

Interview dates

Schools

Headteacher, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, St Helens

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

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated practising Catholic to lead their school in the next exciting stage of its journey.

For more information, including how you can apply, click below.

Closing date:

January 9, 2026

Interview dates

January 22 & 23, 2026

Finance
Archdiocese

Director of Finance

This role is being recruited externally. Please click the below for more information on how you can apply.

The Archdiocese of Liverpool is seeking a Director of Finance to lead our finance function through the next stage of transformation.

This is a pivotal and high-profile role with real influence across strategic, operational, and pastoral planning, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Archbishop and senior leadership.

This is not a routine finance leadership post. It calls for someone with strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and a deep sense of purpose. You’ll bring both technical rigour and human warmth, able to modernise systems, engage with complexity and help shape a sustainable future for the Church’s mission.

Whether you come from a commercial or charity background, this is an opportunity to use your skills for genuine societal impact. You’ll find a committed team, strong foundations and a chance to make a meaningful difference, not just to finance, but to people and communities.

Closing date:

November 19, 2025

Interview dates

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Resources for potential applicants to learn about employment in the Archdiocese of Liverpool.

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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