Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area
Help our churches stay organised, connected and ready to serve our communities.
We are looking for a reliable, organised Administrator to support the life and work of Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area.
Our five churches serve communities in Tredegar, Rhymney, New Tredegar, Bedwellty and Abertysswg. Working alongside our clergy, volunteers and church officers, you will help keep communications clear, records accurate and activities running smoothly.
The role at a glance
- Hours: 7 hours per week, worked over two sessions of 3.5 hours.
- Pay: £12.71 per hour, reviewed annually.
- Contract: Fixed term for five years.
- Location: Home based, with occasional attendance at churches across the Ministry Area and selected diocesan locations, with appropriate notice.
- Closing date: 25 November 2026.
- Interviews: 2 December 2026.
What you will do
You will provide practical administrative support, helping people stay informed and ensuring that important tasks are followed through. Your responsibilities will include:
- Responding to emails, telephone calls and general enquiries.
- Managing diaries, appointments and reminders.
- Supporting the organisation of meetings and events.
- Preparing letters, notices and other communications.
- Taking and distributing meeting minutes.
- Keeping digital and paper records organised and up to date.
- Updating ChurchSuite and other databases.
- Handling personal and sensitive information carefully and confidentially.
You will report to the Ministry Area Leader and work with people across our churches.
Who we are looking for
You will bring experience of general office administration, strong organisational skills and good attention to detail. You should be confident communicating with a wide range of people, able to manage your workload independently and reliable in following through on tasks.
Good IT skills are essential, including email, word processing, spreadsheets and digital filing. You should be comfortable using databases and willing to learn church systems such as ChurchSuite.
You will also need empathy with the mission and ministry of the Church in Wales.
Experience of minute taking, ChurchSuite or similar systems, knowledge of Church in Wales structures and Welsh language skills would be welcome.
How to apply
Download the job description and application form below. Please read the full job description before completing your application.
Return your completed application form to:
Revd Matthew Davis, Ministry Area Leader
Email: mattdavis@cinw.org.uk
Applications close on 25 November 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and assessment on 2 December 2026.
For an informal conversation about the role, or help with your application, contact Matt on 07800 750259.
Please let us know if you need any adjustments to help you apply or attend an interview.
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