Assistant to the Chapter Clerk

The Church of England; Windsor; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

The Church of England at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, is seeking an outstanding administrator to join its Chapter Office as Assistant to the Chapter Clerk. This full-time, permanent role provides essential administrative and operational support within a historic royal setting.

You will work across governance processes, coordinate major events, and develop strong relationships with stakeholders while maintaining discretion and professionalism in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Meticulous eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Professionalism, discretion and absolute confidentiality.
• The confidence to build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Flexibility and a willingness to support occasional events outside normal office hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative, organisational and operational support to the Chapter Clerk.
• Coordinate governance processes and major events for the Chapter Office.
• Help deliver royal, national, civic and ecclesiastical occasions and manage competing priorities with discretion.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

IT skills

Discretion

Stakeholder engagement

Event support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

Salary: £31,000 per annum

Location: Windsor Castle

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, with occasional evening and weekend commitments

The College of St George, Windsor Castle, is seeking an outstanding administrator to join its Chapter Office as Assistant to the Chapter Clerk.

Founded by King Edward III in 1348, the College of St George is a Royal Peculiar and the spiritual home of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. Situated within Windsor Castle, the College encompasses St George's Chapel, St George's House, the Archives and Library, and the Military Knights of Windsor, welcoming more than one million visitors each year.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work at the centre of a unique organisation that combines centuries of tradition with the demands of a modern institution.

The Role

Working within the Chapter Office, you will provide comprehensive administrative, organisational and operational support to the Chapter Clerk.

The Chapter Office plays a central role in the governance and daily life of the College, coordinating major events, supporting governance processes and helping deliver significant royal, national, civic and ecclesiastical occasions.

The role requires a highly organised individual with excellent judgement, discretion and interpersonal skills who can confidently manage competing priorities and build effective relationships across the College and wider Windsor Castle community.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• A meticulous eye for detail and accuracy.
• The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Professionalism, discretion and absolute confidentiality.
• The confidence to build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Flexibility and a willingness to support occasional events outside normal office hours.

Experience supporting senior leaders, governance bodies, recruitment processes or event management would be advantageous, as would experience within a heritage, charitable, educational or ecclesiastical setting.

Whilst there is no requirement to be a practising Christian, applicants should have an appreciation of and respect for the religious, ceremonial and historic life of the College.

Please note that the successful candidate will be require to undergoing a DBS check and security clearance.

What We Offer

• Salary of £31,000 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
• Opportunity to work within one of the United Kingdom's most significant ecclesiastical and ceremonial institutions.
• A varied and rewarding role in a unique historic environment.

Join Us

If you are an experienced administrator who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys working with a wide range of people and would value the opportunity to contribute to the life and work of St George's Chapel and the College of St George, we would be delighted to hear from you.