Perfect Peace Project Administrator

Job Description

Perfect Peace Project Administrator 

Part-time (8 hours per week). Fixed term contract until 31.8.2026

Salary: Pro-rata £22,222 FTE per annum

Perfect Peace is a national Church of England project, developed by the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, working with families in church-based toddler groups, primarily in estate communities. Our mission is to develop mental health-focused, faith-based sessions for parents, carers, and toddlers, supporting them in relaxation, reflection and reconnection. The project will be piloted in Ipswich from January 2025. It will then be developed across the Diocese and then across the UK within the next two years. 

The Diocese is looking for a Project Administrator who will provide essential administrative and financial support to the National Director and ensure the smooth running of the Perfect Peace project. This role is vital to supporting the growth and functioning of the project, assisting with communications, record-keeping and supporting our work with local toddler groups. 

The successful candidate will act as the first point of contact for all enquiries via email and other communication platforms, maintain and update project records and manage associated financial administration and reporting. They will also play a key role in coordinating and supporting toddler group leaders, including ensuring all required training is provided and completed and help to maintain internal and external project communications, including social media accounts.

For an informal chat please contact Joy French by email on joy.french@cofesuffolk.org to arrange a suitable time. 

Application packs and a full job description are available from the Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich Website Vacancies – Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich (cofesuffolk.org) 

Please note:  Applications will only be accepted via DBF application form available at Vacancies – Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich (cofesuffolk.org). CVs will not be accepted.

Applications marked ‘Confidential Application’ to be sent to: HR@cofesuffolk.org or by post to Diocesan Office, St Nicholas Centre, 4 Cutler Street, Ipswich IP1 1UQ.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 10 February 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 27 February 2025.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: Up to £22,222.00 per year

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person