Summary
Join us as an
Executive Officer
within the AC Secretariat department
About the Department/Role
The Archbishops' Council Central Secretariat serves the Archbishops' Council, the General Synod (and its three Houses of Bishops, Clergy and Laity), the Business and Appointments Committees, and a number of other related Commissions and Committees. The staff team provides policy and administrative support to all of these bodies.
Key role requirements
* You will need previous office experience, demonstrating a proven track record in providing administrative support in a busy office and prioritising competing tasks.
* This role requires 2 days per week in the Westminster office
* The successful candidate will have a Basic DBS undertaken as part of the pre-employment checks
* This is a 12-month fixed term contract
Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification.
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential
Knowledge/Experience
Previous office experience, demonstrating a proven track record in providing administrative support in a busy office and prioritising competing tasks.
Skills & Abilities:
Proven ability to prioritise, handle tasks and meet deadlines
Proven ability to communicate and organise ideas clearly both verbally and in written form
Proven ability to communicate well and work well with a wide variety of stakeholders
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and to handle concurrent projects and support for several committees
Adaptable and able to use own initiative and work under pressure
Fast, accurate and well-presented typing skills
Excellent and demonstrable IT knowledge, including advanced knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook and SharePoint
Proven track record in the use of databases, word processing skills, spreadsheets and Contact Management Systems
Attention to detail
Personal Attributes:
Ability to get on with people easily and to work as part of a team
Discretion in dealing with confidential matters and sensitive issues
Self-motivated and well organised
In sympathy with the aims and ethos of the Church of England
Qualifications & Training:
GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
Desirable
Project Management Skills
Experience of servicing member-led bodies
Experience of working digitally in the not-for-profit sector
Understanding of the structure and organisation of the Church of England