Personal Assistant to the Bishop of Brixworth

Church of England; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Home working

Job summary

Diocese of Peterborough is seeking an organised Personal Assistant to support the Bishop of Brixworth. The role is based at Bouverie Court, with hybrid working options, Northampton area.

You will manage a busy diary, coordinate meetings and parish visits, prepare briefs, and handle confidential information with discretion to support the Bishop’s mission and diocesan teams.

Qualifications

• Experience providing senior administrative or executive support.
• Ability to manage a complex diary and balance priorities.
• Confident communication with a wide range of people.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 apps (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Manage the Bishop's diary, coordinate meetings and church visits.
• Prepare papers and briefings, track actions and follow up.
• Handle correspondence with care and discretion.
• Direct enquiries to the appropriate diocesan team and keep information organized.

Skills

Senior admin support

Diary management

Clear communication

Microsoft 365

Discretion with confidential

Proactive and reliable

Relationship building

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Diocese of Peterborough is looking for an organised, thoughtful and proactive Personal Assistant to support the Bishop of Brixworth.

This is a varied and trusted role at the heart of the Bishop’s Office. You will provide high-quality executive and administrative support, helping the Bishop to serve parishes, clergy and lay leaders across the Diocese and fulfil his wider responsibilities effectively.

You will manage a busy diary, coordinate meetings and church visits, prepare papers and briefings, track actions and handle correspondence with care and discretion. You will also help ensure that enquiries are directed to the right diocesan team and that information is organised, accessible and kept up to date.

The role includes supporting the Bishop’s responsibilities as Sponsoring Bishop for ordinands and Chair of the Peterborough Diocese Board of Education. This will involve coordinating meetings, correspondence and papers, maintaining confidential records and working closely with ordinands, education colleagues, training institutions and diocesan teams.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience of providing senior administrative or executive support;
• can manage a complex diary and balance competing priorities;
• communicates clearly, warmly and appropriately with a wide range of people;
• is confident using Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word and Excel;
• handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgement;
• is proactive, reliable and able to follow actions through without close supervision;
• enjoys building positive working relationships and improving the way information and processes are managed.

Experience of working in a church, charity, public-sector or volunteer-led setting would be helpful, but it is not essential. Formal qualifications are welcomed, although demonstrated ability, good judgement and relevant experience are more important.

You will bring a calm, practical and collaborative approach, together with an understanding of how careful administration can support the ministry and mission of the Diocese.

The role is based at Bouverie Court, with flexibility for some home working by agreement. Occasional travel across the Diocese and some work outside standard hours may be required. Time off in lieu will be available by agreement.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check and relevant safeguarding training.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our commitment to inclusive and respectful working practices.

Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: £30 – £32,000 pro rata (dependent on experience)
Pension: 10% employer non-contributory pension
Location: Bouverie Court, The Lakes, Great Houghton, Northampton, NN4 7YD, with some home working by agreement
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Interview date: 10 November 2026

For an informal conversation about the role please contact [e-mail]