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Welcome to St Mary’s Church.

We are a small, welcoming and friendly 12th Century church situated in Chickerell, just west of Weymouth in Dorset.

A stone’s throw from Chesil Beach on the Jurassic Coast.

Please see the contact page for details of who you can talk to about all aspects of our church family.

Advertising an opportunity to join a vibrant church team as

Radipole District Administrator

We are two churches who worship God and make Jesus known in Radipole and beyond.  We are part of the Anglican Diocese of Salisbury.

Services of worship and discipling opportunities occur regularly at St Aldhelm’s church and church centre and at St Ann’s church and old schoolroom.

The Radipole District Administrator plays a critical part in presenting a friendly and efficient welcome to all who cross our paths and in developing a growing Christian community.

The role is pivotal in drawing in and linking people as well as responding to and channelling enquiries and offers of assistance. This includes communication and administrative duties, as well as providing personal assistance to the Team Rector, staff and volunteers.

This is a Christian ministry post and requires active Christian faith and a lifestyle consistent with Christian values.

OBJECTIVES:

  • To be a point of contact, available for all queries from visitors and to channel enquiries to the appropriate person / people for a response.
  • To identify the communication requirements of the church and to plan, create and ensure these are delivered.
  • To undertake general administrative tasks as required by the District in its ministries and in its links with the Parish;
  • To be the contact point for baptisms & weddings.
  • To be DCC (District Church Council) secretary.
  • To provide personal assistance to the Team Rector as needed and as reasonable and appropriate.

WORKING HOURS:

12 hours per week across 3 mornings a week (exact hours to be agreed)

PAY SCALE and Ts&Cs

  1. Salary: £9,000 pa
  2. Holiday allowance: 6 weeks per year (including bank & public holidays)
  3. Subject to probationary period of three months with review.
  4. Other standard Ts&Cs as set out in the contract.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

  1. Active Christian faith.
  2. Good with people.
  3. Welcoming & engaging personal manner.
  4. Organised & efficient.
  5. Be able to show previous administrative experience.
  6. Flexible & adaptable.
  7. Able to bring aspiration to practical action.
  8. Communication skills in person, on phone and using media.
  9. Comfortable with IT.
  10. Proficient in English and with understanding of grammar.
  11. Experience working in an office environment.
  12. Post subject to safer recruitment including a DBS check and safeguarding training (which will be made available).
  13. Must supply 2 references to evidence character and suitability for this role.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 17th April 2026 by 4pm

Interviews: 28th April 2026

For more information and application pack, please contact Trudy Dickson at: parishoffice@ramr.church  01305 786043