Executive Assistant, THE METHODIST CHURCH

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave plus Christmas/新

Flexi-leave and/or TOIL

Wellbeing Adviser service on-site

Pension scheme with generous employer/

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to senior leaders within the Conference Office. You will manage complex diaries, arrange travel, coordinate meetings, and act as a central point of contact for stakeholders.

We are looking for a proactive professional with excellent organisational skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive support to senior leaders.
• Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactive, able to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and busy diaries and coordinate appointments.
• Organise travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle enquiries and correspondence with sound judgement.
• Support meetings and events, coordinating venues and logistics.

Skills

Diary management

Executive support

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Confidential handling

Proactive problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

The Vacancy

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who takes pride in providing exceptional support to senior leaders? We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to join the Conference Office team of the Methodist Church in Britain. This is a varied, rewarding and public-facing role, providing high-level professional support to the Church's most senior office holders, including the Presidency.

About The Role

You will provide high-quality executive support to senior office holders within the Methodist Conference, acting as a key point of contact and ensuring their time, priorities and commitments are managed effectively.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Managing complex and busy diaries, coordinating appointments and resolving scheduling conflicts to ensure seamless day-to-day operation of the office,
• Organising travel and accommodation arrangements,
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Managing enquiries and correspondence, exercising sound judgement when prioritising and responding to requests,
• Supporting the organisation of meetings and events, coordinating venues, catering, logistics and event administration in collaboration with colleagues,
• Handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

About You

You are an experienced Executive Assistant who is confident managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

You’ll Bring

• Significant experience of providing executive and diary management support to senior leaders
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• The ability to manage a varied workload and respond effectively to changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills
• Experience of handling highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• A proactive, solution-focused approach, with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative
• A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

This is an opportunity to use your skills in a role that makes a genuine difference. You will work alongside dedicated colleagues, support senior office holders, and contribute to the effective operation of the Methodist Church in Britain.

If you are looking for a role where your organisational expertise, professionalism, and relationship-building skills can have a meaningful impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note that applications from Methodist Ministers (Presbyters and Deacons) cannot be considered for this role.

Our Culture, Values And Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing, a work-life balance augmented by:

• Generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year)
• Flexi-leave and or TOIL (where applicable)
• Access to an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service.
• 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 all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups.

Enquiries

For questions or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

Key Dates

Closing Date for Applications: 6 September 2026

Interviews (on-site in London): 17 September 2026

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early ifsufficient applications are received.