Executive Assistant

THE METHODIST CHURCH; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Connexional Secretary. This role demands exceptional organizational and communication skills, with a focus on attention to detail and the ability to thrive under pressure. The successful candidate will be part of a welcoming and inclusive team that values employee wellbeing and offers a positive work-life balance. With opportunities for flexible working and generous benefits, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about contributing to a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Occupational Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Adviser Service

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a PA role within a complex organization.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as a professional point of contact for the Connexional Secretary.
• Organize meetings, manage diaries, and filter information.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Welsh Language Proficiency

Job description

We're looking for an Executive Assistant to act as the first line professional point of contact for the Connexional Secretary.

This is an executive level support role for someone who is accustomed to working in a professional environment and who is willing to go ‘the extra mile’.

To be successful in this role, in addition to excellent administrative skills it is essential that you have proven abilities of:

1. working in a PA role in a complex organisation
2. organising meetings and diaries and filtering and providing information.
3. paying close attention to detail and working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
4. managing and prioritising your own workload as well as working as part of a team.

This role is based at Methodist Church House, London, with the possibility of flexible working.

The Senior Executive Assistant is required to be in sympathy with the ethos of the Methodist Church.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), annualised hours and a Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

Please note that this is a post which includes Welsh language work for which the ability to speak and write in Welsh to a high standard is essential.

The successful applicant will be required to live either within or close to either District and will be expected to travel extensively across both Districts and beyond for work purposes.

Closing date: 26 May 2025

Interviews to take place on: 12 June 2025 in London.

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.