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Parish
Archdiocese

Parish Administrator at SS Mary and John, Newton-le-Willows

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced administrator to manage the Parish office, working closely with Rev Father Benedict Ogbuevule CSSp at St Mary & John Parish, 171 Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UD. The successful candidate is responsible forall parish routine matters.

This is a permanent part-time position, 18 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30am - 3:00pm.

Actual salary is £13,628.57 per annum, (FTE £26,500 per annum)

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 communication and people 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:

September 11, 2026

Interview dates

Parish
Archdiocese

Parish Administrator at St Oscar Romero, Waterloo

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced administrator to manage the Parish office, working closely with Reverend Dominic Curran at Star of the Sea Presbytery, 1 Crescent Road, Seaforth Village, Liverpool, L21 4LJ. The successful candidate is responsible for all parish  routine matters.

This is a permanent part-time position, 20 hours per week. Work pattern to be agreed but is likely to be worked 5 hours per day over 4 days. Salary is £15,142.86 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 communication and people 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:

September 10, 2026

Interview dates

Finance
Archdiocese

Charity Accountant (Building Projects)

The Archdiocese is seeking to appoint a Charity Accountant (Building Projects) to prepare management accounts and contribute to the consolidated accounts of the archdiocese.

In this role you will be expected to:

  • Record all transactions of the School Buildings Project Fund with assistance from the Credit Control Lead and Accounts Payable Lead.
  • Monthly reconciliation of School Building Projects Fund including funding source and cost allocation.
  • Monthly reconciliation of accounts for Archdiocesan entities as directed by Group Financial Controller.
  • Quarterly management report production for School Building Projects and Archdiocesan subsidiaries
  • Annual accounts production for School Building Projects Fund and Archdiocesan subsidiaries.
  • Contribute to the preparation of the consolidated annual report and accounts for the Archdiocese.
  • Liaise with external consultants to complete annual compliance survey to grant funders.
  • Maintain a knowledge of relevant funding streams and their treatment.
  • Ensure there is documentation for internal processes across Finance and other teams.
  • To undertake other accounting duties or projects relevant to the work of the Finance Team in general

Within this role you will be expected to demonstrate:

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.
  • Experience in preparing management accounts and annual accounts.
  • Experience in transaction processing and account reconciliations.
  • Knowledge of UK accounting standards and charity legislation.
  • Experience preparing and submitting VAT and CIS Returns.
  • Ability to work effectively with auditors, external consultants and regulatory bodies.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate financial records and process documentation.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and contribute to wider finance projects

Closing date:

September 6, 2026

Interview dates

Parish centres
Parish Centres

Assistant Parish Centre Manager

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Parish Centre Manager to work across St Benet's, Netherton, St George's, Maghull and St William of York, Thornton.

Closing date:

September 7, 2026

Interview dates

Parish centres
Parish Centres

Assistant Parish Centre Manager

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Parish Centre Manager to work across St Basil's, Widnes, St Ambrose, Speke and St Joseph the Worker, Kirkby.

Closing date:

September 7, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher, St Luke's Catholic Primary School, Knowsley

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

The Governing Body of St. Luke’s Catholic Primary School wish to invite applications from outstanding and inspirational practising Catholic teachers, with proven leadership and management skills, to play a pivotal role as Deputy Headteacher in our wonderful school. This is an exciting challenge for someone who can show commitment to maintaining and developing our Catholic ethos and work closely with our Headteacher to drive school improvement.  

Closing date:

October 12, 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

External

Project Lead at North West Formatio Partnership

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly to the partnership.

Catholic education is presented with many opportunities as school and trust structures continue to evolve and as the need to identify, form and support future leaders becomes ncreasingly important.  

The Project Lead will work collaboratively with North West diocesan education teams, Catholic school leaders, trust leaders, directors, central team colleagues and national partners to:

• Identify existing strengths, gaps and future leadership needs within Catholic education.  

• Engage with school, trust and diocesan stakeholders to understand workforce, leadership and succession planning priorities.  

• Develop recommendations for a future regional leadership formation offer that supports teachers, middle leaders, senior leaders, headteachers, executive leaders, trust leaders, directors, governors, central team colleagues and aspiring CEOs.  

• Consider leadership development within the context of academisation and the growth of Catholic Multi Academy Trusts.  

• Ensure future programmes reflect the distinctive mission, values and vision of Catholic education.  

• Create pathways that support leadership formation at every stage of a professional journey, from aspiring leaders through to executive, trust and system leadership roles.  

• Produce a strategic framework and implementation plan aligned with the ambitions of the Formatio Strategic Plan, particularly its priorities relating to leadership formation, leadership infrastructure, talent development and knowledge sharing.

For an informal discussion, please contact Richard Woods via richard.woods@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

Letters of Application should be sent to richard.woods@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

Closing date:

September 22, 2026

Interview dates

Parish
Archdiocese

Parish Administrator at SS Mary and John, Newton-le-Willows

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced administrator to manage the Parish office, working closely with Rev Father Benedict Ogbuevule CSSp at St Mary & John Parish, 171 Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9UD. The successful candidate is responsible forall parish routine matters.

This is a permanent part-time position, 18 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30am - 3:00pm.

Actual salary is £13,628.57 per annum, (FTE £26,500 per annum)

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 communication and people 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:

September 11, 2026

Interview dates

Parish
Archdiocese

Parish Administrator at St Oscar Romero, Waterloo

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced administrator to manage the Parish office, working closely with Reverend Dominic Curran at Star of the Sea Presbytery, 1 Crescent Road, Seaforth Village, Liverpool, L21 4LJ. The successful candidate is responsible for all parish  routine matters.

This is a permanent part-time position, 20 hours per week. Work pattern to be agreed but is likely to be worked 5 hours per day over 4 days. Salary is £15,142.86 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 communication and people 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:

September 10, 2026

Interview dates

Parish centres
Parish Centres

Assistant Parish Centre Manager

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Parish Centre Manager to work across St Benet's, Netherton, St George's, Maghull and St William of York, Thornton.

Closing date:

September 7, 2026

Interview dates

Parish centres
Parish Centres

Assistant Parish Centre Manager

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Parish Centre Manager to work across St Basil's, Widnes, St Ambrose, Speke and St Joseph the Worker, Kirkby.

Closing date:

September 7, 2026

Interview dates

Finance
Archdiocese

Charity Accountant (Building Projects)

The Archdiocese is seeking to appoint a Charity Accountant (Building Projects) to prepare management accounts and contribute to the consolidated accounts of the archdiocese.

In this role you will be expected to:

  • Record all transactions of the School Buildings Project Fund with assistance from the Credit Control Lead and Accounts Payable Lead.
  • Monthly reconciliation of School Building Projects Fund including funding source and cost allocation.
  • Monthly reconciliation of accounts for Archdiocesan entities as directed by Group Financial Controller.
  • Quarterly management report production for School Building Projects and Archdiocesan subsidiaries
  • Annual accounts production for School Building Projects Fund and Archdiocesan subsidiaries.
  • Contribute to the preparation of the consolidated annual report and accounts for the Archdiocese.
  • Liaise with external consultants to complete annual compliance survey to grant funders.
  • Maintain a knowledge of relevant funding streams and their treatment.
  • Ensure there is documentation for internal processes across Finance and other teams.
  • To undertake other accounting duties or projects relevant to the work of the Finance Team in general

Within this role you will be expected to demonstrate:

  • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.
  • Experience in preparing management accounts and annual accounts.
  • Experience in transaction processing and account reconciliations.
  • Knowledge of UK accounting standards and charity legislation.
  • Experience preparing and submitting VAT and CIS Returns.
  • Ability to work effectively with auditors, external consultants and regulatory bodies.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate financial records and process documentation.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and contribute to wider finance projects

Closing date:

September 6, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher, St Luke's Catholic Primary School, Knowsley

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

The Governing Body of St. Luke’s Catholic Primary School wish to invite applications from outstanding and inspirational practising Catholic teachers, with proven leadership and management skills, to play a pivotal role as Deputy Headteacher in our wonderful school. This is an exciting challenge for someone who can show commitment to maintaining and developing our Catholic ethos and work closely with our Headteacher to drive school improvement.  

Closing date:

October 12, 2026

Interview dates

External

Project Lead at North West Formatio Partnership

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly to the partnership.

Catholic education is presented with many opportunities as school and trust structures continue to evolve and as the need to identify, form and support future leaders becomes ncreasingly important.  

The Project Lead will work collaboratively with North West diocesan education teams, Catholic school leaders, trust leaders, directors, central team colleagues and national partners to:

• Identify existing strengths, gaps and future leadership needs within Catholic education.  

• Engage with school, trust and diocesan stakeholders to understand workforce, leadership and succession planning priorities.  

• Develop recommendations for a future regional leadership formation offer that supports teachers, middle leaders, senior leaders, headteachers, executive leaders, trust leaders, directors, governors, central team colleagues and aspiring CEOs.  

• Consider leadership development within the context of academisation and the growth of Catholic Multi Academy Trusts.  

• Ensure future programmes reflect the distinctive mission, values and vision of Catholic education.  

• Create pathways that support leadership formation at every stage of a professional journey, from aspiring leaders through to executive, trust and system leadership roles.  

• Produce a strategic framework and implementation plan aligned with the ambitions of the Formatio Strategic Plan, particularly its priorities relating to leadership formation, leadership infrastructure, talent development and knowledge sharing.

For an informal discussion, please contact Richard Woods via richard.woods@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

Letters of Application should be sent to richard.woods@dioceseofshrewsbury.org

Closing date:

September 22, 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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