Strategic Executive Assistant to the Bishop

Church of England; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of England, Diocese of York, seeks an Executive Assistant to the Lead Bishop. The postholder will provide proactive, strategic and professional executive support to extend and enable the Bishop's ministry and leadership across the Diocese.

You will manage the Bishop's time and priorities, coordinate complex diaries, prepare briefing materials, and ensure confidentiality and integrity in all dealings.

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 and coordinate complex diary, appointments and commitments.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, visits, engagements and public events.
• Organise travel, accommodation and logistics for the Bishop and office.
• Prepare agendas, papers and briefing notes for meetings and engagements.
• Maintain systems for tracking correspondence, decisions and actions and ensure timely follow-up.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clergy, lay leaders and external partners.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Meeting coordination

Drafting correspondence

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Church of England, Diocese of York, seeks an Executive Assistant to the Lead Bishop. The postholder will provide proactive, strategic and professional executive support to extend and enable the Bishop's ministry and leadership across the Diocese.

You will manage the Bishop's time and priorities, coordinate complex diaries, prepare briefing materials, and ensure confidentiality and integrity in all dealings.