Executive Assistant

Church of England; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable religious institution in Bath is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support for the Bishop. The role involves diary management, communication oversight, and office management, among other responsibilities. The ideal candidate should possess excellent organizational and communication skills along with significant experience in similar roles. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave, and various support programs. Flexible working arrangements may be available as needed.

Benefits

Salary of £35,934 per annum

25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days)

Family-friendly programmes

Automatic enrolment in health services

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 35 hours per week, flexible time arrangements with the Bishop.
• 15-30 years of relevant experience in senior communications and personal assistant roles.
• Based onsite with occasional hybrid working considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and meeting planning for the Bishop.
• Oversee office management and financial tasks.
• Coordinate hospitality events at the Palace.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Discretion

Proactive mindset

Job description

The Bishop of Bath and Wells is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support ensuring the Bishop's time and properties are managed effectively. The role involves handling confidential information, managing calendars, coordinating meetings and travel, preparing reports, and acting as a liaison between the Bishop and internal/external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Diary and meeting planning and management
• Manage correspondence
• Oversight and support of HR processes
• Office management
• Finance management
• Assist with hospitality events at the Palace, as required, including outside normal office hours
• Budget management and line management of the Bishop's Office support team

Key role requirements

• 35 hours per week, exclusive of an hour unpaid lunch break (time to be agreed with the Bishop, some flexibility required)
• Based onsite at the Bishop's Office, The Bishop's Palace, Wells, BA5 2PD
• Occasional hybrid working may be considered
• 15‑30 years of relevant experience (senior communications and personal assistant roles)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, discretion, agility and a proactive mindset

Benefits

• Salary of £35,934 per annum, plus age‑related pension contributions between 8‑15% of salary, with additional match up to an extra 3% of your salary
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro‑rated if working part‑time)
• Flexible working arrangements considered on a case‑by‑case basis
• Family‑friendly programmes (enhanced maternity leave, adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave)
• Automatic enrolment in Medicash and access to health, dental, optical, therapy and virtual GP services
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus‑one guest
• Eligibility for an eye‑care voucher, sports & social club membership and various staff networks

Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.

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