The Benefice of Thornbury, Woodhall, and Waterloo includes the parish churches of St. Margaret’s Thornbury and St. James the Great, Woodhall and Waterloo. We are two churches working collaboratively, sharing clergy and resources to serve our community effectively. Since the arrival of our new Interim Priest-in-Charge, both churches have experienced a renewal of vision and direction, with St. James showing signs of growth. The appointment of a Part-Time Administrator represents an opportunity for us to continue and strengthen this growth.
In 2025, The Thornbury Charity was established in partnership with St. Margaret’s Church to manage The Thornbury Centre, resourcing and envisioning the Centre for the whole community. Located on Leeds Old Road in Bradford, The Thornbury Centre originally opened in 1999 following the redevelopment of St. Margaret’s Church. Like many community projects, the Centre was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to its management being temporarily transferred to another charitable trust. With the arrival of a new parish priest, we are actively working to restore the Centre to its original vision as a thriving community hub.
We are looking for a proactive, highly organised, and enthusiastic Part-Time Administrator with strong self-awareness to join us during a pivotal and exciting time. This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the heart of a community-focused organisation, supporting the revitalisation of The Thornbury Centre and the mission of the Benefice of Thornbury, Woodhall, and Waterloo.
The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the wider Benefice, The Thornbury Charity, and the Interim Priest-in-Charge. They will need to understand the unique strengths and challenges of each and offer effective, responsive administration accordingly. The ideal candidate will be confident working in a complex, fast-paced environment, particularly within communities facing deprivation, and will have excellent task prioritisation and organisational skills. Please email revcalumburke@gmail.com for further information. The application deadline is Friday, June 13.