Deadline: 28 August 2026
An opportunity has arisen to provide administrative and PA support to Canon Michel O’Dea in his broad role as Parish Priest of St Simon Church, Dean of Mortlake Deanery, and Chair of the Council of Priests.
This is a part-time role of 20 hours per week, worked over 4 days. Actual days to be mutually agreed upon with the successful candidate. Competitive salary dependent on experience.
Based in Putney, this is a busy and wide-ranging role covering:
- Parish administration and financial management
- Organising Deanery events and meetings
- Managing Council of Priests events, meetings and communications.
- Taking and circulating minutes
- Maintenance of databases and other records
- Volunteer management
The ideal candidate will have senior secretarial/PA experience and be able to work competently with minimum supervision. They will have comprehensive business experience of current technology including Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, spreadsheets, website maintenance and social media. Excellent communication skills at all levels, both written and verbal are also essential. Good organisation skills along with attention detail are necessary to successfully manage the different elements of this role. A working knowledge of basic bookkeeping will be required and training will be given in the diocesan finance system. Experience of safeguarding and volunteer engagement will be helpful as will a good knowledge of Catholic social teaching and parish operations. Ability to approach people with confidentiality and sensitivity in various situations.
Applications to be sent to recruitment@rcaos.org.uk
Deadline: 28 August 2026