Administrative Assistant
- Part time
- £22,750 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 29th November 2024
- 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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