Our aim is for everyone in the National Church Institutions (NCIs) to feel that they belong, and are valued for who they are and what they contribute. Together, our people contribute in different ways towards our common purpose, whichever NCI they work in and whatever their background.
The Ministry Development Team is responsible for supporting the vocation, discernment, formation and ministry of all serving in a Ministerial Vocation in the Church of England. A new Deputy Director of the Ministry Development Team has been appointed. In addition, a new Director has recently been appointed but there will be a period of vacancy and the Deputy Director will, for a short period have responsibilities as Acting Director.
Please note this role is being offered on a fixed-term contract for 4 months with the possibility of extension.
As Personal Assistant and Administrator, you will facilitate the work and support the priorities of the Deputy Director in this transitional phase.
The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minority Ethnic Backgrounds and disabled people.
For an informal conversation please contact helen.fraser@churchofengland.org
Closing date for applications will be on Thursday 1st June 2023.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 8th June 2023.
In return we offer a unique environment with opportunities for continuous learning, generous annual leave for work life balance, season ticket loans and a range of benefits including discounted entry to attractions and what we feel is a market leading package when it comes to our pension scheme.
The Role
Facilitating the work and supporting the priorities of the Deputy Director (DD) of the Ministry Development Team as follows:
The Requirements
Skills/Aptitudes:
Knowledge/Experience:
Personal Attributes:
Education:
Circumstances:
In the National Church Institutions (NCIs), we support the mission and ministries of the Church of England. We work with parishes, dioceses, schools, chaplaincies and other ministries, and with national and international partners including mission agencies, and other denominations and faith groups.-.
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Our NCI values
We welcome everyone and we accept and value people for who they are and what they contribute, treating others in the way we would wish to be treated ourselves. We actively listen to and include others, encouraging and enabling everyone’s voice to be heard in discussions and decisions. When we disagree, we aim to disagree well with respect and kindness.
We want to encourage applications from a diverse group of people. Even if you have never thought about working for us before, if you have the skills and experience we’re looking for then we would like to hear from you. If there is anything we can do to support you in your application please get in touch via email to hr.recruitment@churchofengland.org.