Administrative Assistant

 We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to work with Scarborough Deanery.

• Location: Home Working some daytime and evening meetings (Flexible)
• Hours: 6 hours per week (flexible hours to be negotiated)
• Salary: £12.60 per hour (Real Living Wage)
• Contract: 2 years
• Reporting to: Area and Lay Deans

About Scarborough Deanery

Scarborough Deanery, part of the Diocese of York, covers parishes across the region from Ravenscar to Filey and Hunmanby. We are a vibrant Christian community committed to our Diocesan strategy of Living Christ’s Story. We areseeking a new Administrative Assistant to help us expand our mission and ministry.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual to support the Deanery Leadership Team. This role will ensure the administration of the deanery continues to run smoothly, allowing us to grow both spiritually and numerically.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Deanery Leadership Team
• Manage communications, including event promotion and updates to Deanery Synod Members
• Organise and support Deanery events and meetings
• Maintain accurate records and manage publicity through social media and the website
• Take minutes and prepare agendas for Leadership Team meetings
• Build relationships with clergy, lay ministers, wardens, and other members of the deanery

Person Specification

• A Christian or someone sympathetic to the Christian faith
• Proven experience in administration and communication
• Familiarity with Church of England settings is an advantage
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency in social media

To Apply

• If you would like more information and a job description, please contact Area Dean, the Revd Samantha Taylor 01723 658073 or Lay Dean, Canon Ros Brewer 01723 369731.
• If you feel called to serve in this role, please send your CV and covering letter to rosbrewer47@gmail.com

Closing date Monday 24^th March 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 2^nd April 2025

Scarborough Deanery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role may be subject to a DBS check and Safer Recruitment process.

We look forward to hearing from you!