Church Administrator
- Part time
- £26,200 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 15th June 2026
- Advertised from 1st June 2026
- 20 hours per week
Role
Craiglockhart Parish Church of Scotland is a lively, welcoming church in the west of Edinburgh. We are looking to appoint a skilled and motivated Church Administrator to play a central role in the life and mission of our congregation.
Working closely with our Ministry team, Session Clerk and our working teams, you will act as our first point of contact for enquiries and hall bookings, ensure that our administrative and financial procedures run smoothly and help us to communicate our vision and mission effectively to our congregation and the community.
Application notes
To apply for this post
Please send your CV with a letter explaining why you would like to join our team as our Church Administrator, describing how you meet the requirements for the role. Please also include the names of two referees.
Please send your application to office@craiglockhartchurch.org by 15 June 2026.
Further details below.
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What we offer:
Pro rata pay according to qualifications and experience.
A supportive church community
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To provide appropriate cover for in the Finance Office during periods of annual leave or sickness absence.
Key Responsibilities
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• Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier statements to the purchase ledger and investigate discrepancies.
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• Query Resolution: Proactively manage and resolve supplier enquiries and disputes.
• Documentation: Maintain well-organized electronic or physical filing system for invoices and statements.
• Expenses & Credit Cards: Process employee expenses and corporate credit card statements.
• Month-End Support: Prepare purchase ledger accruals and assist with closing the ledger at month-end.
Person Specification
Essential:
• Proven experience in a Purchase Ledger or Finance role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and also with Microsoft Office 365.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Excellent communication skills for managing supplier relationships.
• Able to work as part of a team.
Desirable:
• Knowledge of, or sympathy with, the life of a church community
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- £25,559
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 22nd June 2026
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We are looking for a motivated and well-organised individual to support our team working with communities across Scotland on the sustainable transfer of former places of worship into community ownership.
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We are looking for someone who:
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