People System Support Administrator

The Church of England

Providing high standard administrative support for People System operations in the Church of England. Ensuring accuracy, security, and accessibility of data across various systems.

Posted 5/7/2026full-time🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage user access and permissions for people and data systems, ensuring appropriate access controls are maintained.
Review new positions within the People System, approving or rejecting requests in line with agreed processes and governance standards.
Maintain department and position data, ensuring organisational records are accurate, consistent and up to date.
Support data collection and data entry processes across internal systems.
Ensure data accuracy, consistency and completeness across internal platforms.
Perform regular data cleansing and validation checks to maintain data integrity.
Support data governance activities, including assisting with the implementation of data policies and compliance procedures.
Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately at all times. in line with information governance, data protection and security policies.
Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the People Systems team or wider department.
Respond to ad‑hoc administrative requests to support the smooth and efficient operation of the team.
Work supportively and sensitively with colleagues, assisting them to adopt new or unfamiliar systems, processes or solutions.
Attend team meetings and contribute to shared objectives and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly when explaining technical concepts
Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service and prioritise customer needs
Confidence engaging with a diverse range of users and stakeholders
Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
Experience handling sensitive and confidential data
Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and information security principles
Flexible, organised and adaptable approach to work
Ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively
Confidence using Microsoft Excel functions
Experience creating clear, professional documentation using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Comfortable working remotely for the majority of the time, with occasional office attendance
Able to work effectively both as part of a team and under own direction

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entrydata cleansingdata validationdata governancedata accuracydata protectioninformation securityadministrative supportcustomer servicedocumentation

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunication skillscustomer focusadaptabilityorganizational skillsability to work under pressureteam collaborationproblem-solvingflexibilitytime management