Bishop’s Office and Finance Manager

Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A religious organization in Ipswich is seeking an Office and Finance Manager to oversee financial management and provide administrative support. This full-time role requires strong numeracy, administrative experience, and excellent IT skills. The successful candidate will work closely with the Bishop’s Chaplain and engage with various stakeholders. The position offers a salary range of £24,837 - £29,169 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing budgets and financial records.
• Ability to handle day-to-day financial matters effectively.
• Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Bishop’s office budget and deal with financial matters.
• Provide administrative support to the Bishop’s Chaplain.
• Engage with a range of stakeholders and manage records.

Skills

Good level of numeracy and knowledge of finance

Proven administrative experience

Strong IT skills, particularly Excel

Organisational capability and budgeting skills

Initiative, flexibility, creativity and attention to detail

Tact, diplomacy and a good sense of humour

Passion for making a difference

Job description

Full-time (35 hours per week) although job share would be considered

Salary: £24,837 - £29,169 per annum (or pro-rated if applicable)

Overview

A new opportunity has arisen within the office of The Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich for an Office and Finance Manager. Working within a small team, the successful candidate will work closely with the PA to the Archdeacons, the Diocese Finance Manager and the Bishop’s Chaplain to manage the Bishop’s office and ensure the smooth running of its finances and administrative function.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Bishop’s office budget and deal with day-to-day financial matters, maintaining records and making payments for the Bishop’s Trust.
• Manage the official expenses account and maintain records as appropriate for the Bishop’s office household staff.
• Provide administrative support to the Bishop’s Chaplain with processes of applications and renewals, including CCSL requests for licenses and authorised clergy roles, including Permission to Officiate (PTO).
• Maintain working files and databases for all clergy including stipendiary, non-stipendiary, retired (with and without PTO) chaplains, clergy employed by the DBF and deceased clergy.
• Engage effectively with a range of stakeholders and engage with the small team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Good level of numeracy and knowledge of finance.
• Proven administrative experience.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel.
• Organisational capability and budgeting skills.
• Initiative, flexibility, creativity and attention to detail.
• Tact, diplomacy and a good sense of humour.
• Passion for making a difference.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The DBF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of the whole church. Everyone who participates in the life of the church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all. Safeguarding is an integral part of the mission and ministry of the church in this diocese and is in line with our Growing in God strategy. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory DBS check where required.

Application Process

For an informal conversation please contact the Bishop’s Chaplain via email to arrange a suitable time.

For more information and details on how to apply please refer to the job description.

Applications marked ‘Confidential Application’ to be sent to HR or by post to Diocesan Office, St Nicholas Centre, 4 Cutler Street, Ipswich IP1 1UQ. Please note: Applications will only be accepted on our DBF application forms. Please do not apply directly from online jobsites or send CVs.

Closing Date: 21 November

Interview Date: 10 December

1. Role Description | PDF
2. Application Form | DOCX
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