The Representative Church Body (RCB) has an exciting opportunity for a Vetting and AccessNI Administrator to join our team. Working within the Safeguarding Team, this person will provide a vital service across the island of Ireland processing vetting applications to ensure those who work or volunteer in our dioceses, parishes, schools and affiliated organisation (who we provide a vetting service to) are safe to do so.

The RCB provides support and advice to the Church of Ireland (COI) on both sides of the border across a range of issues including finance, legal, investment, safeguarding, education and communications. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

(The term ‘Vetting’ is used to describe both AccessNI and Garda Vetting).

• Processing of Garda Vetting and Access NI applications on behalf of COI primary schools, parishes, dioceses and affiliated organisations to who we provide a vetting service
• Providing information to COI primary schools, parishes, dioceses and affiliated organisations in relation to vetting procedures
• Dealing with queries from COI primary schools, parishes, dioceses and affiliated organisations in relation to vetting, and referring to Safeguarding Training and Vetting Coordinator as required
• Liaising with the National Vetting Bureau and AccessNI and attending training as required
• Adhering to data protection/retention of sensitive information relating to vetting including secure destruction of personal information in accordance with policy.

Person Specification

• A 3rd level qualification (NVQ Level 7 equivalent or above) or equivalent experience;
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; 
• Attention to detail;
• Familiarity with standard computer packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and information sharing procedures;
• Entitlement to work in Ireland.

Terms and Conditions

• Competitive salary;
• Based in Rathmines, Dublin, but some travel may be required in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.