- To provide PA Support to the Area Dean of Fareham. This will include support in both Deanery and Parish activities;
- To provide administrative support to Deanery Synod, Chapter and Deanery sub-committee meetings (including the Deanery Standing Committee). In time, this may include becoming the Secretary to the Deanery.
- be a welcoming first point of contact for the deanery, handling matters in a confidential, courteous and efficient manner;
- support the Area Dean with routine administrative tasks (both Deanery and Parish), including arranging meetings, replying to emails, etc;
- co-ordinate meetings of Deanery Synod, Chapter and Standing Committee: arranging venues and guest speakers, distributing agendas and taking minutes;
- maintain a Deanery database for clergy, retired clergy, Clergy with PTO, LLMs, Readers, Readers with PTO, synod members, committee meetings, churchwardens, PCC secretaries and treasurers;
- work with and assist the other deanery officers (Lay Chair, Treasurer) in the fulfilment of their duties in the Deanery;
- communicate as necessary with parishes and Deanery groups;
- offer particular support to parishes in vacancy, helping to arrange clergy cover;
- be the Deanery point of contact for the Archdeacon and Diocesan Officers.
- The salary is £12.50/hour.
- You will be entitled to annual leave based on 25 days a year pro rata (+ bank holidays).
- The deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday 6th December, 2024.
- Interviews will be on the week beginning Monday 9th December, 2024.
Administrative Assistant, Fareham deanery
To support the work of Fareham Deanery, we wish to appoint a part-time Administrative Assistant to the Area Dean. You will be based at Holy Rood Church in Crofton Parish and will be part of the office team there.
Summary of Role
Your key area of responsibilities will be:
We are seeking somebody who will be able to:
Employment
This post is for 8 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, subject to an Enhanced DBS check, with a 3 month probationary period. This contract is being offered on a permanent basis. (A term-time only option is also possible, please do enquire if this would be more suitable.)
To find out more about Crofton Parish, please look at our website.
For an informal chat, please contact Rev Richard England, Vicar, through the Parish Office on 01329 661154.
To apply for this post, please email your CV and a covering letter to Sue Elgie, explaining your reasons for applying and how you meet the Person Specification and could fulfil the Role Description.