Job Vacancy - Administrative and Communications Assistant

Administrative and Communications Assistant

St Paul’s Church, St Paul’s Square, Bedford

15 hours per week.

Salary £10,491 per annum.

St Paul’s wishes to appoint an Administrative and Communications Assistant to support the mission and ministry of our Church.

St Paul’s is a thriving parish church in the inclusive catholic tradition of the Church of England, set in the heart of Bedford town centre.​ St Paul’s Church, Bedford plays a threefold role within the community: as the Civic and County Church of Bedfordshire; as a centre of worship and prayer for a widely dispersed congregation; and as a focus of ministry to those visiting Bedford town centre and those living in its own parish, which is one of the most deprived within the Diocese.

The successful applicant will assist our Operations Manager in regular administrative tasks supporting the life of the Church, including creation of a weekly email newsletter and printed notice sheet. They will also maintain our website and design publicity material, both print and social media.

The distribution of working hours (within our office hours) will be discussed with the successful applicant.

A job description, person specification and application form are available from the Vicar: vicar@stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk

St Paul’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. A basic DBS disclosure will be required. The post holder must be sympathetic to the vision and values of the Church.

St Paul’s Bedford is a Real Living Wage Employer

Closing date: 25^th January 2026

Interviews: week of 26^th January