Diocesan Secretary/Chief Executive Officer

JR United Kingdom; Ely; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Diocesan Secretary to serve as the senior lay leader and CEO of the Ely Diocesan Board of Finance. This pivotal role requires strategic oversight and operational excellence, focusing on governance and financial management to inspire change and shape community futures.

Qualifications

• Experienced senior leader with a strong track record in governance and financial management.
• Proven organizational leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Diocese.
• Ensure good governance and financial sustainability.
• Work with senior clergy and stakeholders.

Skills

Governance

Financial Management

Organizational Leadership

Job description

Job Description:

The Diocese of Ely, founded in 1109, spans much of Cambridgeshire, along with parts of Norfolk, Bedfordshire, and Essex, with the iconic Ely Cathedral at its heart. We are seeking a highly capable and strategic Diocesan Secretary to serve as its senior lay leader and CEO of the Ely Diocesan Board of Finance (EDBF).

This is a pivotal leadership position, combining strategic oversight, financial acumen, and operational excellence with a commitment to the mission of the Church. Reporting to the Diocesan Bishop and the Board of Trustees, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the Diocese, ensuring good governance, financial sustainability, and the delivery of diocesan priorities—particularly around children, youth, and new communities.

You’ll work closely with senior clergy, staff, schools, parishes, and external stakeholders to ensure cohesion across the Diocese’s many moving parts. From safeguarding and HR to income generation and strategic planning, your influence will be felt across every area of diocesan life.

We’re looking for an experienced senior leader with a strong track record in governance, financial management, and organisational leadership. This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise to a role that can inspire change and shape the future of communities.