Ministry Team Area Administrator

Salary: £12,987 (FTE £32,469)
Location: Causton Street, hybrid working
Contract type: Part-time, six months fix term contract, 14 hours per week
Requirements: No DBS required
Closing date:20 September 2026
Interview date:25 September 2026 (in-person)

Are you an organised administrator with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload? We are seeking a Ministry Team Area Administrator to provide essential administrative support to the Ministry Team within the Edmonton Area.

This role plays an important part in supporting ministerial development across the Area, coordinating key processes and events, and ensuring the smooth administration of programmes that support clergy, Licensed Lay Ministers, ordinands and candidates for ministry. Working closely with the Area Director of Ministry and other ministry colleagues, you will help deliver a high-quality administrative service that supports the wider mission of the Diocese of London.

Job Summary

The Ministry Team Area Administrator provides administrative support to the Edmonton Area Ministry Team and is responsible for the efficient and effective administration of ministry-related activities across the Area. The role supports Ministerial Development Reviews, the Shared Discernment Process, curate development, training events and conferences, while maintaining strong working relationships with clergy, ordinands, candidates for ministry, training providers and diocesan colleagues.

Job responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer Ministerial Development Reviews (MDRs) for clergy and Licensed Lay Ministers.
• Support the administration of the Shared Discernment Process for candidates exploring ordained ministry.
• Provide administrative support for curates undertaking IME2 training and development.
• Organise conferences, study days, training events and residential programmes.
• Prepare agendas, meeting papers, minutes, correspondence and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR requirements.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full detail on the main responsibilities.

Person Specification

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.
• Experience working in an administrative role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• High standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to work effectively with confidential information.
• Right to work in the UK.
• This role does not require a DBS check.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.

About the London Diocesan Fund

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. You can find our Diocesan 2030 vision, which outlines our priorities for the next 10 years here:

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Safeguarding

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

Benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

Our Mission and Values

At the London Diocesan Fund, our mission is:

"To support, serve and resource all parts of the Diocese of London in enabling every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ".

Our values shape how we work, make decisions, and support one another. We are looking for someone who reflects these in their approach:

• Confident- We work with clarity, competence and discipline to make timely, transparent decisions that benefit those we serve.
• Compassionate- We act with empathy, dignity and fairness, placing people at the heart of our work and responding with care.
• Creative- We approach challenges with openness and curiosity, creating space for new ideas and better ways of working.
• Connected- We communicate openly so everyone experiences one joined-up LDF, where relationships and collaboration shape how we work.