Executive Assistant for Church Development Agency

Diocese of Gloucester; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A national church organization in Gloucester is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO of the Church Development Agency. The role entails managing priorities, ensuring effective governance, and supporting a diverse portfolio of affordable housing projects. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in EA support, excellent time management skills, and a strong sense of confidentiality. This is a full-time position with a hybrid working option, offering a salary between £30,961 and £33,682 depending on experience. Closing date for applications is 10 am on Monday 12th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working as a high-level EA support to a CEO or Senior leader.
• Excellent time management and the ability to balance numerous priorities and deadlines.
• A high degree of confidentiality and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO in leadership functions and ensuring effective governance.
• Anticipate needs and manage priorities for diverse projects.
• Organise and drive forward actions while enabling social impact.

Skills

High-level EA support

Time management

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Job description

Full-time 35 hours per week. 2 year's fixed term

For the right candidate we are open to flexible working terms. Hybrid working is available, office based in Gloucester

Salary Band 5 (£30,961 – 33,682) per annum depending on experience

We are looking for a highly organised, experienced and exceptional administrator to work as a trusted partner to The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Church Development Agency (CDA). The CDA is a national organisation dedicated to supporting the Church in serving its communities through the delivery of affordable housing and community development projects, established in response to the Church of England’s “Coming Home” report.

This key role within the CDA requires a thinker who can anticipate needs, manage priorities, and support The CEO in his leadership function and ensuring effective governance. The Executive Assistant (EA) will play a pivotal role in enabling the CEO to oversee a diverse portfolio of approximately 50 affordable housing projects. Most of the work is funded by the Oak Foundation, with a focus on achieving long-term sustainability.

The ideal candidate will have :

• Demonstrable experience of working as a high-level EA support to a CEO / Senior leader or equivalent
• Excellent time management and the ability to balance numerous priorities and deadlines
• A high degree of confidentiality and flexibility

Crucially, you will love to organise and drive forward actions while building meaningful relationships and enabling social impact. If you are looking for a stimulating role where no day is the same, this could be the perfect job for you.

Closing date is 10 am on Monday 12th January 2026

Interviews in Gloucester on Thursday 22nd January 2026