Executive Assistant to the Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer

Introduction

Further to internal moves, we have an exciting new opportunity for a proactive, organised, and highly skilled professional to work with our Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer.   We are looking for an Executive Assistant who can handle expertly a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks.  This will ensure smooth day-to-day operations which will support and enable the mission of the church in the Diocese of York.    You will be based at our main office at Clifton Moor, York.

This is a busy, varied and, as such, interesting role which includes:

• Diary Management: schedule appointments, manage complex calendars, and coordinate both Diocesan and National Church Institution meetings
• Communication Liaison: serve as the first point of contact between the Diocesan Secretary and both employees and office holders handling confidential information with professionalism
• Project Management: support key projects for the Diocesan Secretary and other senior mangers
• Meeting Support: draft, edit, and prepare reports, presentations, and papers for diocesan meetings
• Office Management: having responsibility for the day-to-day running of the diocesan office including line management responsibilities and liaison with service providers such as IT and telecoms.

To be successful in this role you will have operated at a senior administrative level within a busy office environment.   You will be able to relate to people across the whole social spectrum, putting people at ease, as well as showing pastoral sensitivity and tact where appropriate.  Empathy with the Christian faith and an understanding of the culture and structures of the Church of England are desirable.

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and especially welcome applications from disabled candidates and those from UKME heritage as these groups are under-represented in our staff.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and you will be required to undertake basic safeguarding training.

Only fully completed applications through Pathways will be accepted; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Midday on Monday, 25 November 2024

Interviews: Wednesday, 4 December 2024 in York