Assistant Administrator
Dorchester Abbey, Oxfordshire

We are part of the Dorchester Team of Churches, of 14 churches spread between 10 parishes. The ministry team is led by the Team Rector and comprises 3 team vicars, 2 curates and a number of assisting clergy and lay ministers. Each of the churches also has a group of volunteers fulfilling a wide variety of roles. 

The office team is employed by the Dorchester PCC and offers administrative support to other team churches on request. 

The Role 

As Assistant Administrator you will primarily support the Office Manager: and through this the Team Rector, other clergy, the church wardens and other volunteers with effective administration and other tasks. This ensures that all areas of the life of the Abbey community run smoothly. 

Responsibilities  

Due to the varied nature of church ministry and mission, the list of responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, but aim to give an overview of what the role could involve. All of these tasks will be in collaboration with others in the administration team. 

• This is an office based part-time role of 15 hours per week, to be spread over three separate days. Some flexibility will be needed to ensure holiday and telephone cover. The office is in Dorchester on Thames. 

• The holiday entitlement is 17 days (of 5 hours each) including bank holidays. 

• Starting salary is £14.06 per hour, negotiable based on skills and experience. 

• Candidate must be able to work during the school holidays.
• Start date: As soon as possible

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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Apply with a CV and covering letter by 29th May 2026.
Early applications are encouraged.

For an informal conversation prior to application, please contact the Sam Turner through sam@dorchester-abbey.org.uk