Senior EA to the Lead Bishop, York

THE YORK DIOCESAN MINISTERS' RELIEF (2009) FUND; Bishopthorpe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Assistant to the Lead Bishop at the Diocese of York provides senior administrative support to extend and enable the Bishop’s ministry and leadership across the Diocese. The postholder works closely with the Lead Bishop and Chaplain to ensure effective time use and resource management in line with diocesan priorities.

They coordinate diaries, meetings and travel, draft correspondence, manage communications, and act as a gateway to the Bishop’s Office while upholding confidentiality

Qualifications

• Experience of providing executive or senior administrative support to a senior leader.
• Experience of managing complex diaries and competing priorities.
• Experience of organising meetings, events and visits involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience of drafting correspondence, briefings, reports and other professional documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the Lead Bishop.
• Manage a complex flow of correspondence and diary to align with priorities.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, visits and public engagements.
• Organise travel, accommodation and related logistics.
• Ensure the Bishop is prepared for meetings, services and engagements.
• Maintain oversight of actions requiring attention and follow-up.
• Act as gateway to the Bishop’s Office while protecting priority time.
• Support archdeaconry and office collaboration on diocesan activities.
• Draft letters, emails and briefings on behalf of the Bishop.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Meeting coordination

Stakeholder relations

Communications

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Executive Assistant to the Lead Bishop at the Diocese of York provides senior administrative support to extend and enable the Bishop’s ministry and leadership across the Diocese. The postholder works closely with the Lead Bishop and Chaplain to ensure effective time use and resource management in line with diocesan priorities.

They coordinate diaries, meetings and travel, draft correspondence, manage communications, and act as a gateway to the Bishop’s Office while upholding confidentiality