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Current vacancies

Education
Archdiocese

School Improvement Operations Support Officer

This is an exciting opportunity for an administration professional to join our team and support the education department of the Archdiocese in its wider educational mission. You will be based within the Education Department at the St. Margaret Clitherow Centre in this office-based role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting and supporting in the scoping, planning, development, implementation, monitoring and coordination of projects within school improvement activity, namely:

• Supporting, scheduling and coordinating CPD and meetings.

• Liaising with stakeholders, including school leaders, system leaders, teachers, local authorities, DFE and other outside bodies on behalf of the Archdiocese.

• Ensuring that systems used for monitoring information are maintained appropriately and that administrative support is provided where required.

• Assist schools in securing funding.

• Providing on-site support during training events, greeting participants and acting as the point of contact to ensure a positive attendee experience.

To thrive in this role, you should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience as an administrator or any other relevant role

• Experience of working in a busy office environment

• Experience of dealing with a broad range of administrative procedures

• IT literate with a sound working knowledge and application of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines

• In sympathy with the mission and ethos of the Roman Catholic Church

Within this role you will be expected to:

• Attend, support and contribute to internal and external training

Closing date:

February 6, 2026

Interview dates

COO Office
Archdiocese

Conference and Reception Assistant

Are you proactive, customer-focused, and highly organised? An exciting opportunity is available for a Conference and Reception Assistant to join our team, providing high‑quality administrative support across both the Conference Centre and Reception at the St Margaret Clitherow Centre (SMCC).

You'll play a key role in ensuring a welcoming, professional and efficient environment for visitors, contractors, colleagues and conference delegates. The successful candidate will be responsible for general administrative duties including scanning, printing and assisting with updates to conference communications including website.

You will also be responsible for managing room booking requests and coordinating events for Archdiocese of Liverpool customers. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in building relationships and working in a fast-changing environment.

Closing date:

January 30, 2026

Interview dates

COO Office
Archdiocese

Governance and Compliance Adminstrator

An exciting opportunity is available for an Administrator to join our COO Department, providing high‑quality administrative support across functions including Governance, legal and Property & Surveying.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth, efficient and compliant operations, supporting colleagues, stakeholders and visitors across the organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of administrative duties including managing correspondence, maintaining accurate records, processing documentation and supporting procurement and compliance. You will also support cross‑functional tasks such as reception cover, coordinating meetings and assisting with information requests across the departments.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with detailed processes, building strong working relationships and managing multiple priorities in a busy environment.

Closing date:

January 30, 2026

Interview dates

At present, we have no career vacancies. Please check back in the future for updates.

Schools

Curriculum Leader of Religious Education, St Bede's Catholic High School, Lancashire

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly with the school.

St Bede’s Catholic High School is seeking an outstanding and committed Curriculum Leader of Religious Education who is passionate about Catholic education, child-centred in their approach, and eager to play a leading role in nurturing the faith, formation and academic excellence of our pupils.

Closing date:

February 23, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher, St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Wigan

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly with the school.

The governors of St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational practising Catholic Deputy Headteacher who will develop and share our vision of high-quality education for all, with a deep commitment to our mission statement: Love Jesus, Love Learning, Love Each Other.

Closing date:

February 3, 2026

Interview dates

At present, we have no career vacancies. Please check back in the future for updates.

Schools

Curriculum Leader of Religious Education, St Bede's Catholic High School, Lancashire

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly with the school.

St Bede’s Catholic High School is seeking an outstanding and committed Curriculum Leader of Religious Education who is passionate about Catholic education, child-centred in their approach, and eager to play a leading role in nurturing the faith, formation and academic excellence of our pupils.

Closing date:

February 23, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Archdiocese

School Improvement Operations Support Officer

This is an exciting opportunity for an administration professional to join our team and support the education department of the Archdiocese in its wider educational mission. You will be based within the Education Department at the St. Margaret Clitherow Centre in this office-based role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting and supporting in the scoping, planning, development, implementation, monitoring and coordination of projects within school improvement activity, namely:

• Supporting, scheduling and coordinating CPD and meetings.

• Liaising with stakeholders, including school leaders, system leaders, teachers, local authorities, DFE and other outside bodies on behalf of the Archdiocese.

• Ensuring that systems used for monitoring information are maintained appropriately and that administrative support is provided where required.

• Assist schools in securing funding.

• Providing on-site support during training events, greeting participants and acting as the point of contact to ensure a positive attendee experience.

To thrive in this role, you should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience as an administrator or any other relevant role

• Experience of working in a busy office environment

• Experience of dealing with a broad range of administrative procedures

• IT literate with a sound working knowledge and application of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines

• In sympathy with the mission and ethos of the Roman Catholic Church

Within this role you will be expected to:

• Attend, support and contribute to internal and external training

Closing date:

February 6, 2026

Interview dates

COO Office
Archdiocese

Conference and Reception Assistant

Are you proactive, customer-focused, and highly organised? An exciting opportunity is available for a Conference and Reception Assistant to join our team, providing high‑quality administrative support across both the Conference Centre and Reception at the St Margaret Clitherow Centre (SMCC).

You'll play a key role in ensuring a welcoming, professional and efficient environment for visitors, contractors, colleagues and conference delegates. The successful candidate will be responsible for general administrative duties including scanning, printing and assisting with updates to conference communications including website.

You will also be responsible for managing room booking requests and coordinating events for Archdiocese of Liverpool customers. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in building relationships and working in a fast-changing environment.

Closing date:

January 30, 2026

Interview dates

COO Office
Archdiocese

Governance and Compliance Adminstrator

An exciting opportunity is available for an Administrator to join our COO Department, providing high‑quality administrative support across functions including Governance, legal and Property & Surveying.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth, efficient and compliant operations, supporting colleagues, stakeholders and visitors across the organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of administrative duties including managing correspondence, maintaining accurate records, processing documentation and supporting procurement and compliance. You will also support cross‑functional tasks such as reception cover, coordinating meetings and assisting with information requests across the departments.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with detailed processes, building strong working relationships and managing multiple priorities in a busy environment.

Closing date:

January 30, 2026

Interview dates

Education
Schools

Deputy Headteacher, St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Wigan

This is an external vacancy. Please apply directly with the school.

The governors of St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational practising Catholic Deputy Headteacher who will develop and share our vision of high-quality education for all, with a deep commitment to our mission statement: Love Jesus, Love Learning, Love Each Other.

Closing date:

February 3, 2026

Interview dates

Information for potential applicants

Resources for potential applicants to learn about employment in the Archdiocese of Liverpool.

Why work here?

It is an exciting time to be joining the archdiocese as we are go through a period of change and implement our pastoral plan. Everyone who works here is involved in the meaningful work of our mission, sharing the good news of Jesus.

Our pay and benefits

The archdiocese matches employee contributions up to 6% of their pensionable salary and give generous annual leave allowance. Other benefits include a pension salary sacrifice scheme, death in service scheme (subject to criteria), discounted gym memberships and access to a 24/7 counselling scheme.

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Misa
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m.nakamura@rcaol.org.uk
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