Executive Assistant to the Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £32k to £34k, depending on experience

Due to an internal promotion, 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 as part of our service to the churches and schools 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: scheduling appointments, managing complex calendars, and coordinating arrangements for both Diocesan and National Church Institution meetings
• Communication Liaison: serving as the first point of contact between the Diocesan Secretary and both employees and office holders and handling confidential information with professionalism
• Project Management: supporting key projects for the Diocesan Secretary and other senior mangers
• Meeting Support: drafting, editing, and formatting reports, presentations, and papers; taking professional and accurate minutes relating to complex or sensitive agendas.
• 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 is essential and an understanding of the culture and structures of the Church of England is 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.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity and to apply please visit:

Church Of England Vacancies – Executive Assistant to the Diocesan Secretary and Chief Executive Officer

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

Closing date: Midday on Monday 25th November 2024

Interviews: Wednesday 4th December 2024 in York