- Advertised from 13th November 2024
- £5200 per annum for 8 hours per week.
Role
Edinburgh Pentlands Parish Church of Scotland is looking for a part time Administrative Assistant to augment the team in the Church Office. The successful applicant will work closely with the Church Secretary to provide administrative support to the ministry team, volunteers and members of the church community.
The newly united Edinburgh Pentlands Parish Church comprises buildings in Colinton and Juniper Green, neighbouring villages on the Water of Leith in South-West Edinburgh. The church is outward looking with strong community links and a vibrant community café – The Swing Café – open 5 days per week. The Administrative Assistant will join a small team committed to engaging positively with the public, providing pastoral support and managing excellent facilities which are used by the wider community.
Person Specification – the successful applicant will have:
- excellent communication skills
- an ability to work collaboratively with both staff and volunteers
- Strong IT skills and be fully proficient in the use of the Microsoft office suite
- Resourcefulness, ability to use initiative, and to be proactive to seek out information
- Ability to update website and social media, or willingness to learn
This is a permanent part time post starting from a mutually agreed date in early 2025 and with an 8 hour working week. The salary will be £5200 per annum with an annual review. The exact weekly working pattern is negotiable but should be spread over at least 2 days of the week (Tuesday-Friday). Options can be discussed at the interview for the post.
Further information about Edinburgh Pentland Parish Church can be found on our website; edinburghpentlands.church which is currently being refreshed to reflect the newly united congregation
More details of the role are provided in the Job Description below.
Application notes
To apply please submit CV and covering letter to session.clerk@colinton-parish.com no later than Friday 29th November 2024. In your covering letter please highlight your suitability for the role and what motivates you to apply for this post.
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Who are we?
The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) is a diverse church in the liturgical tradition, with approximately 300 congregations across Scotland. We are part of the Worldwide Anglican Communion. The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church is a registered charity serving the Church at national (or ‘provincial’) level. The General Synod Office, with a staff complement of c.30, supports dioceses (regions), congregations, clergy and laity across Scotland and facilitates the governance of the Church.
Who we’re looking for…
You should have demonstrable experience providing secretariat support to committees and have a good understanding of governance and of external statutory and regulatory requirements for compliance (for example, data protection and health and safety), preferably in a charity setting. You will also be highly organised, have excellent administrative skills and be confident in dealing with a wide range of people, both staff and volunteers.
This is a wide-ranging role which will require flexibility and adaptability.
We are an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from people of all backgrounds and from any faith or none.
Salary and benefits:
Starting salary is £34,770 (with annual increments)
Annual leave: 28 days, plus 10 public holidays). We offer a work place pension, a non-contributory defined pension scheme which allows additional voluntary contributions. We offer a flexible working policy and family friendly policies.
Hours and location: This post is offered as a full-time role (35 hours per week); however, a four-day work week will be considered with pay and holidays adjusted. Our office is located in Edinburgh, easily accessible via public transport; it also has a small car park. It is expected that the post-holder will work at least three days a week in the office (office days are negotiable).
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- Full time
- £37,721 – £50,155
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 6th January 2025
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• Postgraduate qualification in ministry, missiology, pastoral/practical theology or a closely related field (at least to master’s level);
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- Closing 21st November 2024
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- £27,000 pro-rata
- On site: Diocesan Office, 28A Balhousie Street, Perth, PH1 5HJ
- Closing 21st November 2024
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