Executive PA to the Archdeacon | Diary & Admin Lead

Ritz Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritz Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to support the Archdeacon across East London and Essex. The role focuses on diary management, document preparation, meetings, and high-level administration for clergy and diocesan staff.

You will handle agendas, minutes, outreach communications and travel logistics, while maintaining discretion and professional judgement in a faith-based context. This is an on-site post requiring occasional travel and DBS checks.

Qualifications

• At least A-level standard or equivalent education.
• Proven professional PA/administration support at senior level.
• Experience managing diaries and multi-stakeholder meetings (Teams/Zoom).
• Proficiency in Office 365, Excel and electronic diary systems.
• Excellent email drafting and correspondence skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Archdeacon's calendar and appointments with accuracy.
• Prepare documents, agendas, minutes and follow-up actions for meetings.
• Attend meetings, take notes and distribute records as required.
• Draft correspondence and respond to enquiries on a timely basis.
• Welcome visitors, provide hospitality and coordinate travel as needed.
• Coordinate vacancy processes, DBS renewals and clergy recruitment tasks.

Skills

Diary management

Administration support

Stakeholder coordination

Digital communication

Meeting coordination

Education

A-level or equivalent

Tools

Office 365

Excel

Zoom

Teams

Electronic Diary Systems

Job description

Ritz Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to support the Archdeacon across East London and Essex. The role focuses on diary management, document preparation, meetings, and high-level administration for clergy and diocesan staff.

You will handle agendas, minutes, outreach communications and travel logistics, while maintaining discretion and professional judgement in a faith-based context. This is an on-site post requiring occasional travel and DBS checks.