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Current vacancies

Parish
Archdiocese

Parish Maintenance Officer (St Mary's, Woolton)

St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Woolton is seeking a dedicated and reliable Parish Maintenance Officer to undertake a variety of maintenance and support duties that ensure the smooth running of the Church and its buildings and land. You would be based in the parish office located within the St Mary’s Parish, Church Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 5JF. This is a permanent position, working part-time, 25 hours flexibly across the week based on the demands of the Parish. Specific days will be agreed at interview.

This role combines responsibilities related to building maintenance, statutory compliance, and ensuring the church is prepared for its various services and events. The ideal candidate will be committed to supporting the upkeep of church buildings, facilitating statutory compliance and health and safety programs and ensuring that St Mary’s Church remains a welcoming and safe environment for the parish and its visitors.

Closing date:

March 4, 2026

Interview dates

Safeguarding
Archdiocese

Safeguarding Administrator

Are you organised, adaptable and confident in supporting a busy team?

An excellent opportunity is available at the Archdiocese of Liverpool for an Administrator within the Safeguarding team to provide high‑quality administrative support.

In this vital role, you will process and quality‑check DBS applications, support enquiries from parishes and external agencies, and help ensure compliance with national safeguarding standards. You will be a key point of contact forthe safeguarding office, contributing to safe, effective and compassionate safeguarding practice across the Archdiocese.

In this role, you should be able to demonstrate:

- Strong organisation, accuracy and attention to detail, including confident handling of confidential information.

- Skilled in data entry and maintaining digital records or databases.

- Clear, professional communication with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office and administrative systems, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and improving processes

- Flexible, professional, and aligned with the safeguarding values of the Archdiocese, including supporting occasional evening/weekend events.

Within this role, you will be expected to:

- Process and quality‑check DBS applications while maintaining accurate, compliant safeguarding records and databases.

- Respond professionally to enquiries and support initial safeguarding contacts with clear, accurate information capture.

- Update safeguarding content on the website and intranet, and assist with training events, DBS clinics and related administration.

- Build effective working relationships with clergy, parish representatives and external partners, attending meetings and taking minutes.

- Uphold data protection, confidentiality and safeguarding procedures, contribute to service improvements, and carry out other reasonable duties as required.

Closing date:

February 27, 2026

Interview dates

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

Schools

Headteacher, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic school in Toxteth, Liverpool, serving a rich and diverse community.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a practising Catholic Headteacher who will provide strong, strategic leadership and continue to build on the school’s successes.

Closing date:

March 19, 2026

Interview dates

March 26, 2026

Schools

Deputy Headteacher, St Peter's RC Primary School, Warrington

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

The governors of St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and caring Deputy Headteacher. The successful candidate will join the Headteacher and committed staff in helping each child achieve their full potential.

Closing date:

March 6, 2026

Interview dates

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

Schools

Headteacher, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

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

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic school in Toxteth, Liverpool, serving a rich and diverse community.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a practising Catholic Headteacher who will provide strong, strategic leadership and continue to build on the school’s successes.

Closing date:

March 19, 2026

Interview dates

March 26, 2026

Parish
Archdiocese

Parish Maintenance Officer (St Mary's, Woolton)

St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Woolton is seeking a dedicated and reliable Parish Maintenance Officer to undertake a variety of maintenance and support duties that ensure the smooth running of the Church and its buildings and land. You would be based in the parish office located within the St Mary’s Parish, Church Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 5JF. This is a permanent position, working part-time, 25 hours flexibly across the week based on the demands of the Parish. Specific days will be agreed at interview.

This role combines responsibilities related to building maintenance, statutory compliance, and ensuring the church is prepared for its various services and events. The ideal candidate will be committed to supporting the upkeep of church buildings, facilitating statutory compliance and health and safety programs and ensuring that St Mary’s Church remains a welcoming and safe environment for the parish and its visitors.

Closing date:

March 4, 2026

Interview dates

Safeguarding
Archdiocese

Safeguarding Administrator

Are you organised, adaptable and confident in supporting a busy team?

An excellent opportunity is available at the Archdiocese of Liverpool for an Administrator within the Safeguarding team to provide high‑quality administrative support.

In this vital role, you will process and quality‑check DBS applications, support enquiries from parishes and external agencies, and help ensure compliance with national safeguarding standards. You will be a key point of contact forthe safeguarding office, contributing to safe, effective and compassionate safeguarding practice across the Archdiocese.

In this role, you should be able to demonstrate:

- Strong organisation, accuracy and attention to detail, including confident handling of confidential information.

- Skilled in data entry and maintaining digital records or databases.

- Clear, professional communication with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office and administrative systems, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and improving processes

- Flexible, professional, and aligned with the safeguarding values of the Archdiocese, including supporting occasional evening/weekend events.

Within this role, you will be expected to:

- Process and quality‑check DBS applications while maintaining accurate, compliant safeguarding records and databases.

- Respond professionally to enquiries and support initial safeguarding contacts with clear, accurate information capture.

- Update safeguarding content on the website and intranet, and assist with training events, DBS clinics and related administration.

- Build effective working relationships with clergy, parish representatives and external partners, attending meetings and taking minutes.

- Uphold data protection, confidentiality and safeguarding procedures, contribute to service improvements, and carry out other reasonable duties as required.

Closing date:

February 27, 2026

Interview dates

Schools

Deputy Headteacher, St Peter's RC Primary School, Warrington

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

The governors of St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and caring Deputy Headteacher. The successful candidate will join the Headteacher and committed staff in helping each child achieve their full potential.

Closing date:

March 6, 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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