Executive Officer

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