
JOB VACANCY FOR PARISH HOUSEKEEPER
5.25 hours a week. Salary £3,333.33 (£12.21 per hour). Preferably Tuesday and Friday mornings with flexbility to suit, which can be negotiated at interview.
To be working at the Parish House, Holy Cross Church, Eastleigh and reporting to the Parish Priest.
Role purpose: To provide domestic and catering
services to the priests. No formal qualifications are
required but general housekeeping experience and ability to prepare and cook food hygienically.
The postholder is expected to be:
· reliable, flexible & have a professional approach;
· show tact and discretion;
· respect confidentiality in the Presbytery;
· be motivated, able to work on own initiative;
· high integrity with good communication skills;
· sympathetic to the ministry and mission of the Catholic Church.
Please send a CV and covering letter outlining your relevant experience and reasons for applying for the role to HR at:
recruitment@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25th June 2025 at 5pm. Early applications are advised, as we may close this advertisement before the closing date stated.

JOB VACANCY FOR PARISH SECRETARY
15 hours a week Salary £9,523.80 per year. Part time to be split over three days - working pattern to be agreed at interview.
Are you an experienced Administrator with secretarial, bookkeeping and accounts knowledge, looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference?
St Swithun Wells Parish is seeking a Parish Secretary to be working in the Parish office, Holy Cross Church, Eastleigh and reporting to the Parish Priest.
Overall job purpose:
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Provide administrative support to the Parish Priest and clergy.
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Act as the first point of contact for parishioners, visitors, and external inquiries, either in person, via telephone or email, ensuring a welcoming and professional response.
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Manage church and mass intention diaries.
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Coordinate funeral and wedding bookings, including diary management and invoicing.
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Manage the parish hall booking calendar and liaise with the Parish Finance Administrator to ensure appropriate hire agreements and invoicing.
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Maintain and update parish records, including PAMIS parishioner databases, sacramental registers, and schedules.
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Prepare and distribute the weekly Parish Newsletter and other parish communications.
Please send a CV and covering letter outlining your relevant experience and reasons for applying for the role to HR at:
recruitment@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk Please state Parish Secretary in the headline of your email.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 29th June 2025 at 10pm. Early applications are advised, as we may close this advertisement before the closing date stated.

come and see
Come and See is an initiative of St Swithun Wells Catholic Parish, providing activities for children and young people (age 7-14) during school holidays and half term breaks.
SUMMER HOLIDAYS CLUB
Mon 4th to Fri 8th August 2025
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