Are you a highly organised individual with excellent administrative and organisational skills, an effective communicator who enjoys working in a varied and busy environment?
The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church is looking for a Church Relations and Youth Work Assistant with strong literacy and digital skills, who can work flexibly to support our activities focusing on Church relations, interfaith relations and Youth development. You should have some relevant administrative experience, be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools, and have an affinity with young people, as well as an interest in church relations and interfaith development work. Being educated to at least SVQ level 5 or equivalent is desirable, together with relevant experience of administrative work. You must be computer literate with proficient experience of Microsoft tools.
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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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from people of all backgrounds and from any faith or none.
Salary and benefits
Salary will be on the scale of £22,525-£26,999 (pro-rata if part-time)
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).
An application form is available to download below.
Closing date: 17th Feb 2025, 12 noon
Interviews: 20th or 24th February 2025