Senior Diocese Administrator & Safeguarding Liaison

The Church of England; Leeds; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Church of England in Leeds seeks a Senior Administrator to provide essential support to the Bishop of Leeds and the Safeguarding team. You will manage email/letter communications, queries, and PTO/OPTO paperwork, ensuring compliance with current guidelines while suggesting process improvements.

You will act as a bridge between the Bishop's office and the diocesan safeguarding team, facilitating collaboration and information exchange.

Formación

• Excellent IT skills with strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to innovate and improve administrative procedures.
• Experience in administrative roles and a business administration qualification.
• Prior safeguarding knowledge is desirable.
• Sensitivity to cultures, traditions and activities within the Diocese’s parishes.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administrative support to the Bishop of Leeds and the Safeguarding team, including email and letter communications, query management, and PTO/OPTO paperwork preparation.
• Ensure the bishop's office safeguarding processes are robust and aligned with published guidance.
• Facilitate collaboration between the Bishop's office and the diocesan safeguarding office through regular meetings and direct work with both teams.
• Support the administrative review of clergy personal files and develop clear processes for their management.
• Streamline the Permission to Officiate process locally, adhering to guidelines and developing electronic and physical filing systems.
• Identify gaps and develop new processes locally, with the ability to elevate suggestions to the safeguarding team.
• Manage a busy workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Handle confidential information in line with GDPR and local policies.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the Diocese's parishes and maintain professional discretion.
• Be flexible and willing to travel between Leeds sites as needed.

Conocimientos

Excellent IT skills

Strong communication

Innovation / process improvement

Administrative experience

Educación

Business administration qualification

Descripción del empleo

The Church of England in Leeds seeks a Senior Administrator to provide essential support to the Bishop of Leeds and the Safeguarding team. You will manage email/letter communications, queries, and PTO/OPTO paperwork, ensuring compliance with current guidelines while suggesting process improvements.

You will act as a bridge between the Bishop's office and the diocesan safeguarding team, facilitating collaboration and information exchange.