DBS Administrator

We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based charity, home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) and our beautiful Westminster Cathedral. As one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, we deliver our charitable mission through an extensive network of schools, parishes and social justice initiatives, with a commitment to positively impacting the lives of all members of society.

We are now looking for a DBS Administrator to join us on a 12 month, fixed-term contract, working 29 hours per week.

The Benefits

• £15.37 per hour
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution
• Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance / Death in Service benefit
• Reward Gateway discounts
• Free eye test vouchers and £50 towards the cost of glasses
• Cycle to Work scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and attentive administrator to join our established faith-based charity.

You'll have the chance to develop valuable specialist knowledge of DBS and safeguarding administration, adding a respected area of expertise to your wider administrative career.

What's more, with part-time hours, you'll have greater flexibility around life outside work, ensuring you can deliver on your other commitments and maximise your work/life balance.

The Role

As a DBS Administrator, you will be responsible for the administration of DBS checks and related safer recruitment processes across the Diocese, helping to ensure they are delivered accurately, efficiently and in accordance with DBS requirements.

Specifically, you'll process DBS applications, verify identity documentation, maintain safeguarding records and databases, and ensure confidential information is managed securely whilst monitoring DBS disclosures and escalating concerns where appropriate.

Working closely with parish safeguarding representatives, you'll build positive working relationships whilst supporting the wider Safeguarding Office and contributing to the delivery of an effective safeguarding service.

About You

To be considered as our DBS Administrator, you will need:

• Experience in an administrative role, with excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise competing deadlines and manage sensitive information with complete discretion
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team whilst also using your own initiative
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
• An adaptable and professional attitude

The closing date for this role is 27th August 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Safeguarding Administrator, Compliance Administrator, Vetting Administrator, Office Administrator, Secretary, Office Manager, Receptionist, Admin Assistant, Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or Administration Officer.

Webrecruit and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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